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philipf's review
2.0
Does not do a good job of distinguishing different characters, which makes if hard to tell what's going on.
Also, more indicators of how this world works would have been appreciated.
Also, more indicators of how this world works would have been appreciated.
aliciamarie89's review
3.0
So I have very complicated feelings about this book because I was told about the world of Asunda and the amazing character Niobe. I went into this book thinking about how big and complex the world is, and how deep the story and characters are. I was told that the story and world are like "Game of Thrones meets Star Wars with some D&D in there". Okay, there should probably be a red flag if you are trying to serve off a fantasy story as "the next Game of Thrones or Lord of the Rings" or what have you, and to then bring Star Wars into it really makes things convoluted.
I did not hate this book, but I do feel the pacing and paneling were too confusing for an introduction into this story. I couldn't tell when something was a flashback until afterwards, which made me feel like I had to go back and reread the passage (which you should never make your reader feel that way unless they loved it so much).
When this book was introduced to me as a very diverse story and is equally focused on people of color I was even more excited, because there's a major lack of that in fantasy. However, the majority of characters were white, and not a single one likable or interesting. I was really hoping for more, and I hope I see that in the other comics, but to be honest I'd be very surprised.
I did not hate this book, but I do feel the pacing and paneling were too confusing for an introduction into this story. I couldn't tell when something was a flashback until afterwards, which made me feel like I had to go back and reread the passage (which you should never make your reader feel that way unless they loved it so much).
When this book was introduced to me as a very diverse story and is equally focused on people of color I was even more excited, because there's a major lack of that in fantasy. However, the majority of characters were white, and not a single one likable or interesting. I was really hoping for more, and I hope I see that in the other comics, but to be honest I'd be very surprised.
caitlinemccann's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
rainsage's review
2.0
The story is very convoluted at times and the choice of dialogue did not help matters. I am curious to read more and see if it clears up, but for the first book this wasn't as engaging as I hoped it would be based on the pitch I was given about it.
frostbitsky's review
4.0
I bought this graphic novel at New York Comic Con 2015.
There was also a deal going on where if you bought The Untamed you could get the prequel, Niobe #1 Convention Exclusive, for $10 more. By the time I went they sold out of that exclusive, but there was a signing going on with artist Ashley A. Woods and author Amandla Stenberg. (Amandla played Rue in The Hunger Games and also played Macey Irving on Sleepy Hollow. She is the co-author with Sebastian Jones of the comic book "Niobe: She is Life")
Darrell May (the illustrator), Ashely and Amandla signed my copy of The Untamed.
So, my procrastinating self finally got around to reading it.
I liked the content in the book and felt it was worth the price. The seven comic book issues are in color, which is a plus. The color pallet fit the mood of the story really well. Sometimes it was difficult to tell the hooded characters apart, but that became easier as the story progressed.
There is also a "making of" feature in the appendix, an interview, and artwork of different characters from a few different artists. It's a nice collection.
There is some world-building to the story, which actually took me a few rereads to get straight. I could have used a character/creature guide page. I did finally get who was who and what was going on. On one hand I don't like when a story is dumbed down, but I did feel a bit lost at times as I was reading. I also feel like I am missing some pieces of the puzzle and would have liked some more information about what happened 10 years ago.
I am glad that Niobe has her own comic book series (which I think is a prequel) because I wished there were more scenes with her.
All in all I did like the story of revenge with a twist of possible redemption and hope. I guess there will be a sequel since the end is left open for one, but so far I only know of prequel stories.
I'll check up on it next NYCC.
3.5 out 5 runes.
There was also a deal going on where if you bought The Untamed you could get the prequel, Niobe #1 Convention Exclusive, for $10 more. By the time I went they sold out of that exclusive, but there was a signing going on with artist Ashley A. Woods and author Amandla Stenberg. (Amandla played Rue in The Hunger Games and also played Macey Irving on Sleepy Hollow. She is the co-author with Sebastian Jones of the comic book "Niobe: She is Life")
Darrell May (the illustrator), Ashely and Amandla signed my copy of The Untamed.
So, my procrastinating self finally got around to reading it.
I liked the content in the book and felt it was worth the price. The seven comic book issues are in color, which is a plus. The color pallet fit the mood of the story really well. Sometimes it was difficult to tell the hooded characters apart, but that became easier as the story progressed.
There is also a "making of" feature in the appendix, an interview, and artwork of different characters from a few different artists. It's a nice collection.
There is some world-building to the story, which actually took me a few rereads to get straight. I could have used a character/creature guide page. I did finally get who was who and what was going on. On one hand I don't like when a story is dumbed down, but I did feel a bit lost at times as I was reading. I also feel like I am missing some pieces of the puzzle and would have liked some more information about what happened 10 years ago.
I am glad that Niobe has her own comic book series (which I think is a prequel) because I wished there were more scenes with her.
All in all I did like the story of revenge with a twist of possible redemption and hope. I guess there will be a sequel since the end is left open for one, but so far I only know of prequel stories.
I'll check up on it next NYCC.
3.5 out 5 runes.
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