A review by tranquiltides
Keeper of the Lost Cities The Graphic Novel Part 1: Volume 1 by Shannon Messenger

adventurous lighthearted medium-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

4.0

What a fun little adaptation of this series! KOTLC is very dear to me. It is my daughter’s favorite series, and after JKR turned out to be an insufferable TERF, the hole in my heart that Harry Potter used to occupy needed filling, and KTOLC filled that hole and then some. 
Seeing it come to life on the page in a visual sort of sense was so satisfying and enjoyable! There were elements of the book that I had pictured differently- but that’s bound to happen any time an adaptation of this nature takes place. 

Personally, I am not a huge fan of the art style. That being said, I think the art style suites the story incredibly well, so while not my cup of tea, I do appreciate how it compliments the story, and definitely recognize the talent and love coming from the artist. 

I can’t wait to give this to my kiddo for Christmas!! And I can’t wait to see the rest of the story unfold in these graphic Novels!

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