Review: Something is Killing the Children Vol. 5

Title: Something is Killing the Children Vol. 5

Author: James Tynion IV

Artist(s); Werther Dell-Edera

Series/Standalone: Something is Killing the Children Series (Vol. 5)

Genre: Horror, Graphic Novel, Adult

Pages: 144

Publisher: BOOM! Studios

Year Published: 2022 

Format: Paperback (Library Copy)

"Erica Slaughter strikes out on her own in the bestselling, award-winning series!

After a year since we last saw her in Archer's Peak, Erica Slaughter resurfaces to take on the case of a girl who's seen a new kind of monster, one with terrifying implications. But Erica's broken ties with the House of Slaughter and that can have deadly consequences. The Order of St. George does not forget nor do they forgive. Even as Erica goes on the hunt, she must keep an eye out for the mysterious figure on her trail in order to survive the coming storm. Erica Slaughter returns after the ARcher's Peak Saga in this volume of Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated series from GLAAD Award-winning author James Tynion IV, artist Werther Dell'Edera, colorist Miquel Muerto, and the letter AndWorld Design."

My Rating: 5/5

This is my favourite volume so far in this story. I think that the change of setting and the change of characters helped me delve back into the series. I love that we are getting an expansion on what the Order of St. George looks like. How far they are willing to go and how many connections they have. The cliff hanger was what I didn't know I needed. Can't wait to read the next volume!

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Review: Down to The Wire by Carly Usdin

Title: Down to the Wire

Author: Carly Usdin

Artist(s): Noah Hayes

Series/Standalone: The Avant-Guards (Volume 3)

Genre: Graphic Novel, Young Adult, LGBT, Contemporary

Pages: 112

Publisher: BOOM! Box

Year Published: 2020

Format: Paperback (Library Copy)

"THE FINAL SHOT. Everything's happening- Liv & Charlie figuring out what it means to be Liv & Charlie, the final game of the season is here, creating the perfect fundraiser and everyone's parents showed up to cheer them on during the most stressful time the team could imagine. It's Just A Lot For Everyone To Deal With. Luckily the entire existence of the league doesn't depend on this one game or the Avant-Guards winning, right? Oh wait..."

My Rating: 4/5

This was, I think, a wrap on this series. I believe that this series does so well on discovering who you are in college and beginning to understand who you are as a young adult. Where you're going, who you want to be and the people you meet along the way. This one was fun, but not all that different than past volumes, so forth the rating. 

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Review: Riot on the Radio

Title: Riot on the Radio

Author: Carly Usdin

Artist(s): Nina Vakueva

Series/Standalone: Heavy Vinyl (Volume 2)

Genre: Graphic Novel, Young Adult

Pages: 112

Publisher: BOOM! Box

Year Published: 2018

Format: Paperback (Library Copy)

"When Christ joins the staff at her local record store, she's surprised to find out that her co-workers share a secret: they're all members of the secret fight club that take on the patriarchy and fight crime!

Starry-eyed Chris has just started the dream job every outcast kid in town wants: working at Vinyl Mayhem. It's as rad as she imagined; her boss is BOSS, her co-workers spend their time arguing over music, pushing against the patriarchy, and endlessly trying to form a band. When Rosie Riot, the staff's favourite singer, mysteriously vanishes the night before her band's show, Chris discovers her co-workers are doing more than just sorting vinyl... Her local indie record store is also a front for a teen girl vigilante fight club!"

My Rating: 2.5/5

This was fun but wasn't all that I expected it to be. I really thought that this would capture more of the Avant-Guards style and friendship motto, and in some ways it did. But it also really felt like Totally Spies to me for some reason. I can't explain to you why exactly.  It was fun, I'll complete the duology but I wouldn't suggest it if you've already read Avant-Guards. 

Thanks for reading,

Sidny

Review: The Avant-Guards, Vol. 2

Title: The Avant-Guards, Vol. 2

Author: Carly Usdin

Artist(s): Noah Hayes

Series/Standalone: The Avant-Guards

Genre: Graphic Novel, Young Adult, LGBT

Pages: 112

Publisher: BOOM! Box

Year Published: 2020

Format: Paperback (Library Copy)

"The Avant-Guards have been on a roll, but when they hit the end of their winning-streak, will these new friendships survive? As The Avant-Guards struggle to move forward, they'll soon learn just what it means to truly be a team- on the court and, most importantly off the court. The critically-acclaimed team of writer Carly Usdin (Heavy Vinyl) and artist Noah Hayes (Wet Hot American Summer) deliver the next chapter of the series where every shot counts when you take them with your friends."

My Rating: 5/5

This is such a fun contemporary graphic novel series. I appreciate that the creative duo took the time to further flesh out more of the characters in this second volume and I could honestly read this series forever. It's fun, cute, comfortable and diverse. I'm loving it.  I look forward to finishing the series although I think it will be a bittersweet moment!

Thanks for reading,

Sidny