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nedge's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
4.0
I liked it. Great art and interesting world building. Some quality trans rep too. A bit abrupt on the resolution but the message rings true.
zeroamne's review
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
oliviak07's review against another edition
3.0
Tensions are about to (literally) erupt between the Grimmaea forces and the Goswing forces. Is it too late for Blue and her allies to broker peace between their brothers and sisters abroad?
Xu's "NewsPrints" series entrains readers, but also cause them to think. It is not always the easiest of pairs to balance, especially in juvenile graphic novels, but she did an exceptional job in both volumes. One minute readers are taken in by the colors, textures, humor, and landscape of the various scenes within each cell, and the next they find themselves reflecting on timeless and contemporary topics that these shades and tones depict. This "roller coaster ride" of thoughts and feelings is much appreciated.
These images, and even the inquires of the characters themselves, would offer fantastic material for a post-read discussion: "If The Christmas Truce of 1914 was able to change the minds of many for one day, why are we still at odds with fellow man/women kind around the world"? "Have you had to prove to an adult that you are _____, when they believe you are not"? "Why do you think birds were mentioned so much throughout the series? What do they symbolize"? The possibilities are endless.
I am looking forward to including this series either directly in, or associated with, my upcoming Graphic Novel Book Club for tweens. If you are the least bit curious about reading and discussing this GN with others I would say "go for it"!
Xu's "NewsPrints" series entrains readers, but also cause them to think. It is not always the easiest of pairs to balance, especially in juvenile graphic novels, but she did an exceptional job in both volumes. One minute readers are taken in by the colors, textures, humor, and landscape of the various scenes within each cell, and the next they find themselves reflecting on timeless and contemporary topics that these shades and tones depict. This "roller coaster ride" of thoughts and feelings is much appreciated.
These images, and even the inquires of the characters themselves, would offer fantastic material for a post-read discussion: "If The Christmas Truce of 1914 was able to change the minds of many for one day, why are we still at odds with fellow man/women kind around the world"? "Have you had to prove to an adult that you are _____, when they believe you are not"? "Why do you think birds were mentioned so much throughout the series? What do they symbolize"? The possibilities are endless.
I am looking forward to including this series either directly in, or associated with, my upcoming Graphic Novel Book Club for tweens. If you are the least bit curious about reading and discussing this GN with others I would say "go for it"!
anetq's review against another edition
4.0
The culmination of the adventures of Blue, Crow and a few new friends - from newspaperboy to international peace making...
literarystrawberry's review against another edition
2.0
Really loved the blind, ruthless queen antagonist, but not much else. Forgettable and a bit disappointing.
mackef's review
adventurous
hopeful
fast-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? N/A
4.0
abbythompson's review against another edition
3.0
Messier than the first. Harder to follow, but still a satisfying conclusion