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2.6 AVERAGE
2.6 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this graphic novel that blends fantasy with science fiction, as the ghost forms of a group of people are pulled into a unit to do some mega-power mayhem on villains.
Each of the early chapters was a nifty blend of backstory and action, so that by the time we reached chapter five, we had a good idea who these characters were, what motivated them, how they fit (or didn't fit) together . . . and then the storyline kicks into high gear.
The blend of humor, emotional connection and action I thought especially deftly done. I also really appreciated the diversity of the characters, while avoiding special snowflake or tokenism. They all have their talents and their human flaws, adding nicely to the interpersonal dynamics.
The art was rich with jewel tones and slashes of brilliant color, conveying the action nicely.
In short, by the end I was sharply disappointed there wasn't more. I really want to know what happens next, especially with one character. Two. No, make that three . . .
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Each of the early chapters was a nifty blend of backstory and action, so that by the time we reached chapter five, we had a good idea who these characters were, what motivated them, how they fit (or didn't fit) together . . . and then the storyline kicks into high gear.
The blend of humor, emotional connection and action I thought especially deftly done. I also really appreciated the diversity of the characters, while avoiding special snowflake or tokenism. They all have their talents and their human flaws, adding nicely to the interpersonal dynamics.
The art was rich with jewel tones and slashes of brilliant color, conveying the action nicely.
In short, by the end I was sharply disappointed there wasn't more. I really want to know what happens next, especially with one character. Two. No, make that three . . .
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This was an interesting concept of ghosts-turned-spies that I enjoyed reading. At times the flow of the story wasn't as tight, with some of the story becoming disjointed and a little hard to follow, but overall it was enjoyable. I did like the diverse representation of all the characters and they were fun to follow as they did their haunts. The characters were not all fully fleshed out, but it was not detrimental to the story. Some backstory given was just enough for each character and I did like the ensemble action scenes. A++ to the illustrator for the sci-fi/futuristic feel of the story. Really enjoyed the colors, especially the dark panels with vivid blues and reds, and greens to highlight they are spectres using tech and how these things interfere with each other.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
DNF. This sounded pretty cool as a concept, but I'm not a fan of the slavery and reward system for "good behavior". This left a bad taste in my mouth.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced