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mobymaize's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Not personally my cup of tea, but still really enjoyable! Good superhero story that’s not by Marvel or DC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Abandonment, Blood, Body shaming, Bullying, Classism, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Hate crime, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Panic attacks/disorders, Police brutality, Racism, and Violence
Moderate: Child death
emily_mh's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I was blown away by this graphic novel! It was incredible how much was packed, and packed well, into the story. There was great character development, not only for the MC, but for side characters too. The plot was compelling and read like any great superhero story. The art style was cool and made the action, of which there was a lot, easy to follow. I docked a half star because I felt like Eric and Samantha got easy, undeserved redemption arcs, and the storyline regarding Lolo and James’ mum was a little half-baked.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Police brutality, Racism, Gun violence, Violence, and Physical abuse
Minor: Death, Ableism, Drug abuse, Murder, Cancer, Medical content, Abandonment, Classism, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Addiction, Terminal illness, and Alcoholism
Minor warnings for menstruation, loss of a loved one Moderate warning for explosion. Graphic warning for blackmail. 1 HP reference. Use of the ableist m-slur.bronsonmh's review
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I thought this was such a great young adult graphic novel. I have always loved the Alicia Key's song Girl on Fire and thought it was a great concept for a graphic novel. I think that Lolo was a great main character and a has a very unique kind of power. I hope that there might be more books in the future.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Classism, Bullying, Drug use, and Cultural appropriation
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