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A review by library_hungry
The Rise of Aurora West by Paul Pope, J. T. Petty
4.0
I don't know why I took so long to read this book; it was really excellent. (Really, I think it was because the trim size was so small and I was worried my squinty eyes couldn't take it.) The character art was great, and while I sometimes had trouble following the action scenes--especially when they involved monsters, which were weird and confusing-looking--the story pulls you along clearly enough.
The most amazing part was the relationship between Aurora and Haggard. This is the story of a daughter/sidekick starting to become her own hero, and the relationship between Aurora and her father is so complex. He's her teacher, and he's strict. But he's also fair, and he's the best at what he does, which means she learns every minute. He shows her a great deal of respect, and he clearly loves her more than anything in the world--but he's also very distant in many ways, and clearly damaged by the loss of Aurora's mother. The balance with which he's treated--respect and constructive criticism--is really what makes the book for me.
The most amazing part was the relationship between Aurora and Haggard. This is the story of a daughter/sidekick starting to become her own hero, and the relationship between Aurora and her father is so complex. He's her teacher, and he's strict. But he's also fair, and he's the best at what he does, which means she learns every minute. He shows her a great deal of respect, and he clearly loves her more than anything in the world--but he's also very distant in many ways, and clearly damaged by the loss of Aurora's mother. The balance with which he's treated--respect and constructive criticism--is really what makes the book for me.