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Strange Bedfellows
In this stunning graphic novel by two-time Ignatz award–winning graphic novelist Ariel Slamet Ries, Oberon must choose between fantasy and reality when he develops the ability to conjure his dreams in real life—including the facsimile of the boy who got away.
In the not-too-distant future, most of humanity resides on its last-ditch effort at Meridian, a remote alien planet where you’re more likely to be born superhuman than left-handed.
None of that is important to Oberon Afolayan. Since his mildly public breakdown, his whole life seems to be spiraling out of control—from dropping out of university to breaking up with his boyfriend, it seems like only a karmic inevitability when he wakes up one day with the ability to conjure his dreams in the real world.
Oberon’s newfound powers come with a facsimile of his high school crush, Kon, who mysteriously dropped off the face of the planet almost three years ago and who is a little more infuriating (if not also infuriatingly hot) than Oberon remembers.
Kon makes it his mission to turn Oberon’s life around, and while they struggle to get a handle on his powers and his disastrous personal life (not to mention the appearance of strange nightmare creatures), it turns out this dream version of Kon has secrets of his own—dangerous ones.
Oberon might have more on his plate than he originally thought, but is giving up his dreams—even the one he might have accidentally fallen in love with—the only way to find happiness in reality?
In the not-too-distant future, most of humanity resides on its last-ditch effort at Meridian, a remote alien planet where you’re more likely to be born superhuman than left-handed.
None of that is important to Oberon Afolayan. Since his mildly public breakdown, his whole life seems to be spiraling out of control—from dropping out of university to breaking up with his boyfriend, it seems like only a karmic inevitability when he wakes up one day with the ability to conjure his dreams in the real world.
Oberon’s newfound powers come with a facsimile of his high school crush, Kon, who mysteriously dropped off the face of the planet almost three years ago and who is a little more infuriating (if not also infuriatingly hot) than Oberon remembers.
Kon makes it his mission to turn Oberon’s life around, and while they struggle to get a handle on his powers and his disastrous personal life (not to mention the appearance of strange nightmare creatures), it turns out this dream version of Kon has secrets of his own—dangerous ones.
Oberon might have more on his plate than he originally thought, but is giving up his dreams—even the one he might have accidentally fallen in love with—the only way to find happiness in reality?
288 pages, Hardcover
First published March 4, 2025
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Ariel Slamet Ries
9 books248 followersAriel Slamet Ries is a Naarm-based, Ignatz-award winning cartoonist and author of the comics Witchy, Cry Wolf Girl, and the newly released Strange Bedfellows. After studying animation in Denmark for 4 years, they lost their degree in the post and unceremoniously bumbled into making comics for a living. They’re interested in using a fantastical lens to examine the mundane, and curating empathy for flawed characters.
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May 22, 2025
Beautiful, but at times baffling, this comic follows Oberon, a trans college dropout living in a terraformed space colony where many people have developed superpowers of some sort, called Ghosts. Oberon has been struggling with burnout and migraines which doctors can't cure or diagnose. He's also the only person in his family without a magic power, which he has a real chip on his shoulder about. But then he starts manifesting things from his dreams, and also manifesting a grown up version of his high school crush, Kon. Oberon knows that this version of Kon is just a manifestation of his own fantasy and thoughts, but he started working with Kon to try and explore and train his new powers. I LOVED the art in this and was wowed by many of the action sequences but will admit I was at times kind of lost as to what was happening. It's a trippy, dreamy book! Pick it up when you are in the mood for a dream logic ride, not when you are in the mood for hard sci-fi.
March 6, 2025
Good Gawd! Ariel Slamet Ries knows how to make my knees quake. This was absolutely perfect in every single way imaginable. The quickest way to my heart is to have a lovable queer character as the MC. Then bringing in a found family (as well as a really supportive blood relation family) and a story that mixes highs and lows to keep me on my toes, is definitely a recipe for success… for me at least.
In the future, not too far, but far enough that humans live on a different planet, Oberon wakes up to find out he has powers. Normally, you learn around your 9th birthday if you’ve gained “ghost” powers, but he’s in college. He’s spent his whole life thinking he’s the only child of his parents to be “normal.” So this comes at a surprise, but it’s what he’s always wanted. He’s able to manifest his dreams. Kind of like corporeal illusions, Obi can make his dreams come alive until he wills them gone again.
How does he find this all out? His childhood crush, Kon, magically appears one day out of the blue. He’s kind of like a wake up call from his loneliness, as well as a realization that he is special. In a weird, and yet beautiful, effect of all of this, he begins to fall in love with his own dream-crush… which I kind of saw coming. But what I didn’t see coming was for that same dream crush to…….. wait! I don’t want to tell you. 😅It’s a spoiler.
Let me start (not actually, because we’re 4 paragraphs in) by telling you that the art for Strange Bedfellows is BREATHTAKING! The author uses such vivid colors in their work and it kept me entranced like the creepy snake from The Jungle Book. I couldn’t look away! I needed to know how the story ended. HOW COULD THEY MAKE THIS WORK?????
It wasn’t until about half of the book was completed until I realized that the MC is trans. I thought he was beautiful before, but the character got scar tattoos under his pectorals to look like top surgery for “long before” (our time). It was such a beautiful sentiment and I couldn’t feel the joy in it. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!!
I need more books like this in my life!!! If I could give it more stars than 5, I would.
In the future, not too far, but far enough that humans live on a different planet, Oberon wakes up to find out he has powers. Normally, you learn around your 9th birthday if you’ve gained “ghost” powers, but he’s in college. He’s spent his whole life thinking he’s the only child of his parents to be “normal.” So this comes at a surprise, but it’s what he’s always wanted. He’s able to manifest his dreams. Kind of like corporeal illusions, Obi can make his dreams come alive until he wills them gone again.
How does he find this all out? His childhood crush, Kon, magically appears one day out of the blue. He’s kind of like a wake up call from his loneliness, as well as a realization that he is special. In a weird, and yet beautiful, effect of all of this, he begins to fall in love with his own dream-crush… which I kind of saw coming. But what I didn’t see coming was for that same dream crush to…….. wait! I don’t want to tell you. 😅It’s a spoiler.
Let me start (not actually, because we’re 4 paragraphs in) by telling you that the art for Strange Bedfellows is BREATHTAKING! The author uses such vivid colors in their work and it kept me entranced like the creepy snake from The Jungle Book. I couldn’t look away! I needed to know how the story ended. HOW COULD THEY MAKE THIS WORK?????
It wasn’t until about half of the book was completed until I realized that the MC is trans. I thought he was beautiful before, but the character got scar tattoos under his pectorals to look like top surgery for “long before” (our time). It was such a beautiful sentiment and I couldn’t feel the joy in it. LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!!!!!!
I need more books like this in my life!!! If I could give it more stars than 5, I would.
March 6, 2025
"I've seen horror, yes, but beauty too"
the color palette was really pretty, but the actual art style, specifically the design of the speech bubbles, made it impossible to tell what was happening and who was talking most of the time. I'm also so confused by all of the characters and their stories, the entire magic system, and any backstory. The plot seemed super cool and the emotions seeping through could've carried this, but unfortunately I was just going "huh?" the whole time
the color palette was really pretty, but the actual art style, specifically the design of the speech bubbles, made it impossible to tell what was happening and who was talking most of the time. I'm also so confused by all of the characters and their stories, the entire magic system, and any backstory. The plot seemed super cool and the emotions seeping through could've carried this, but unfortunately I was just going "huh?" the whole time
March 24, 2025
Book #579
4 ⭐️
Okay so this cover really caught my eye and i went into it not really knowing much about it and i will say i enjoyed the story and i loved the relationship between the two main leads at times it just confused me tho because I don’t really read a lot of sci fi or other planet books and stuff so some of the words I wasn’t super familiar with but I’m hoping to expand my reading into that genre in the future because i do own some of that genre. I really loved the artwork in this novel especially during the dreams it was always so vibrant and you didn’t know what the next dream was going to entail, I also liked how Kon kept popping up randomly and trying to help Ob. I noticed with this graphic novel it was 200+ pages which i love in graphic novels but this one had a lot of bubbles and a lot of writing so it made the story feel longer compared to the other graphic novels I’ve read but in a good way! Overall this was a good graphic novel and i really enjoyed reading the story about Ob and the powers he learned about himself and things about his family and Kon.
4 ⭐️
Okay so this cover really caught my eye and i went into it not really knowing much about it and i will say i enjoyed the story and i loved the relationship between the two main leads at times it just confused me tho because I don’t really read a lot of sci fi or other planet books and stuff so some of the words I wasn’t super familiar with but I’m hoping to expand my reading into that genre in the future because i do own some of that genre. I really loved the artwork in this novel especially during the dreams it was always so vibrant and you didn’t know what the next dream was going to entail, I also liked how Kon kept popping up randomly and trying to help Ob. I noticed with this graphic novel it was 200+ pages which i love in graphic novels but this one had a lot of bubbles and a lot of writing so it made the story feel longer compared to the other graphic novels I’ve read but in a good way! Overall this was a good graphic novel and i really enjoyed reading the story about Ob and the powers he learned about himself and things about his family and Kon.
February 7, 2025
A queer M/M graphic novel following our main character who, after having a public breakdown, develops powers to conjure things out of his imagination. He works through some tough anxiety and self-hatred while trying to get a grasp of his powers.
While I love that this is a queer M/M graphic novel and I love the subject matter (anxiety), I never connected with the characters. I found the world building a little difficult to follow and felt like I was trying to orient myself into the world too much versus enjoying the characters and their relationships.
The artwork is beautiful though.
I’d recommend this for fans of sci-fi leaning graphic novels, or those who like their reads with queer characters.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy for review.
While I love that this is a queer M/M graphic novel and I love the subject matter (anxiety), I never connected with the characters. I found the world building a little difficult to follow and felt like I was trying to orient myself into the world too much versus enjoying the characters and their relationships.
The artwork is beautiful though.
I’d recommend this for fans of sci-fi leaning graphic novels, or those who like their reads with queer characters.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy for review.
April 28, 2025
While I was immediately drawn in by the vibrant, dreamy art work, it took me a little while to figure out what to make of the story and world building. The pay-off is SO good though! This makes for an imaginative sci-fi story that draws on romcom tropes in a refreshing way. I could very much see myself rereading this, because I feel like I'd enjoy it even more when I already know what to expect.
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March 26, 2025I feel like I missed a chapter or an intro 😭
March 19, 2025
Younger me would have loved this, but I'm glad older me has it now. It has healed something in me. It's a part of my heart now.
March 8, 2025
this was literally so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! holy shit!!!!! i literally had no clue what this was going in which was actually kinda great. this had basically everything a girl could desire in a graphic novel: 1) fucking AMAZING art like SO DREAMY AND BEAUTIFUL!!! the colors!!! godDAMN 2) kinda on the same note but the whole story was about dream magic (one of my favorite types of magic) and so we got all of these mini worlds/ plot points through the dreams that were so imaginative and cool asf??? also beautiful 3) listen. their dynamic was so good. and they were so fun together. and REDACTED!!!!!!! 4) also just annoying pathetic charismatic male characters, chefs kiss 5) just great worldbuilding, love a good post cli fi other planet magic powers plant punk vibe 6) lots of good themes about growing up 7) again just specular story shown through art. ajakaksmskks it just worked so well!!!! like the use of space and color and different types of drawing styles… yes. i wanna reread already cuz it was so lovely and also rereading with the twist… yes 8) also lemme say i love a good magical powers as an allegory for normal (sorta) problems. magical powers as a hindrance yes let’s fricken go. 9) and also just like,,, the burden of growing up. of parents being kinda shitty but still loving. of taking the whole world on your shoulders and hating yourself and then someone helping you through that… so lovely to see… 10) just amazing!!!!
reread:
amazing even on the second read! i wanted to experience it again knowing everything and also just being able to appreciate it all. the person who reviewed it with “i wish i could keep this in my mouth like a gourmet jawbreaker” is so real!!!
reread:
amazing even on the second read! i wanted to experience it again knowing everything and also just being able to appreciate it all. the person who reviewed it with “i wish i could keep this in my mouth like a gourmet jawbreaker” is so real!!!
March 8, 2025
oh shit I forgot about comics. god I love comics. anyway go read about gays healing trauma in some of the world's most beautiful backgrounds or whatever
March 12, 2025
*3.75 stars
August 20, 2025
Beautiful illustrations, color schemes, and the chemistry between Kon and Oberon but for the life of me I did not understand the world building and the plot of this graphic novel. I guess it had something to do with dreams, powers, and mental health? I needed the story to be less crammed and fleshed out. I gave up trying to make sense and ended up skimming it.
February 20, 2025
It's the not-too-distant future, a utopia where humanity lives after escaping a dying Earth. Here is where we meet Oberon Afolayan, who had a very public panic attack and has been hiding from the world ever since. After years of living under the pressure of being more because he's the only non-skilled or Ghost in the family, he one day wakes up to realize that he can manifest his dreams. Primarily in the form of his former crush, Kon, whom he hasn't seen in years. It's Kon's mission to help Oberon figure out his powers and his life, but will doing that mean giving up those dreams? And what is Kon not telling Oberon?
It's a very deep story wrapped up in pastel swirls and a nearly perfect society. People are mostly free to be themselves and find what makes them tick without the pressures of money and the typical rat race. There are still things everyone has to face, but it feels manageable. Dropping Oberon into this world with all his anxiety and worrywart personality makes for an interesting contrast, especially when flashbacks reveal that he's actually a super positive and cheerful guy. I'm impressed with how well the difficult topics of mental health, pressure to succeed, family obligations, and just all-around figuring out life translate into a story that's cozy and sweet even while dealing with everything.
Loved the art! The color palette is so pretty and works wonders when we're inside Oberon's dream world. I also really like how there's a play on light and darkness for the more emotional moments.
Overall, it's a great read that gets better by the page. My one tiny complaint would be that the lettering is too small for my old eyes at times.
I'd also love to read just a history of how things got to be how they are in that world because what little we get is fascinating.
Delighted thanks to NetGalley and HarperAlley for the wonderful early read!
It's a very deep story wrapped up in pastel swirls and a nearly perfect society. People are mostly free to be themselves and find what makes them tick without the pressures of money and the typical rat race. There are still things everyone has to face, but it feels manageable. Dropping Oberon into this world with all his anxiety and worrywart personality makes for an interesting contrast, especially when flashbacks reveal that he's actually a super positive and cheerful guy. I'm impressed with how well the difficult topics of mental health, pressure to succeed, family obligations, and just all-around figuring out life translate into a story that's cozy and sweet even while dealing with everything.
Loved the art! The color palette is so pretty and works wonders when we're inside Oberon's dream world. I also really like how there's a play on light and darkness for the more emotional moments.
Overall, it's a great read that gets better by the page. My one tiny complaint would be that the lettering is too small for my old eyes at times.
I'd also love to read just a history of how things got to be how they are in that world because what little we get is fascinating.
Delighted thanks to NetGalley and HarperAlley for the wonderful early read!
May 8, 2025
Déroutant, drôle et émouvant.
Dans un univers coloré et technologiquement avancé, on suit les aventures d’Oberon, un étudiant au bord du burn-out, accablé par des crises de migraines. Celles-ci s’av��rent être les premiers signes d’un super-pouvoir étrange : la capacité de matérialiser les rêves dans le monde réel. Oui, mais voilà, la première chose qui se matérialise devant lui, c’est son premier crush de lycée, qui a mystérieusement disparu quelques années plus tôt.
Le décors est rocambolesque et splendide, une planète extraterrestre présenter comme le dernier recours de l’humanité.
Comme d’habitude, le sous-texte est profond et pertinent, et certaines métaphores font encore plus sens que dans la réalité.
J'ai vraiment adoré mon expérience de lecture.
je regrette presque que se soit en un seul tome.
Dans un univers coloré et technologiquement avancé, on suit les aventures d’Oberon, un étudiant au bord du burn-out, accablé par des crises de migraines. Celles-ci s’av��rent être les premiers signes d’un super-pouvoir étrange : la capacité de matérialiser les rêves dans le monde réel. Oui, mais voilà, la première chose qui se matérialise devant lui, c’est son premier crush de lycée, qui a mystérieusement disparu quelques années plus tôt.
Le décors est rocambolesque et splendide, une planète extraterrestre présenter comme le dernier recours de l’humanité.
Comme d’habitude, le sous-texte est profond et pertinent, et certaines métaphores font encore plus sens que dans la réalité.
J'ai vraiment adoré mon expérience de lecture.
je regrette presque que se soit en un seul tome.
June 3, 2025
I feel like sometimes sci-fi can be difficult to do as a graphic novel and I personally just have to go into it knowing that I'm not going to get everything. and honestly that's exactly what happened. I was unsure about what was going on and who all the characters were until maybe halfway through but I ended up really enjoying this. it's got a dystopian sci-fi setting where people have now lived on a different planet and the next generation is developing these powers. our main character is a black trans character who develops powers later and so he's not sure how to handle it and when his long lost ex who disappeared starts appearing to him he thinks he's losing it a little bit. there are a lot of characters and a lot going on at times but I really enjoyed this one
July 20, 2025
I really enjoyed this book in the second half. The first half is kind of slow, but the second half was crazy and full of twists and surprises and fun adventures and emotions! Some of the pictures were kind of random and confusing as far as how they’re supposed to fit into what’s happening in the story, but overall this is a magically fun book full of whimsy and a bit of an emotional roller coaster. It ended a little too abruptly for my taste but I am glad it had such a happy sweet ending. 4.5 stars.
November 12, 2025
OMG!!! was gifted this by emily for my birthday and she nailed it. this book goes so far beyond the average graphic novel. like…a layered story with a well developed cast of characters AND beautiful artwork!?? are you kidding!?? i’m genuinely amazed by what the author accomplishes with so little space. thank you my friend<3
(edit: bindi very profoundly said “i don’t feel like one should have a limit for how much love you can have in ur heart for books” so 5 stars)
(edit: bindi very profoundly said “i don’t feel like one should have a limit for how much love you can have in ur heart for books” so 5 stars)
October 16, 2025
I really enjoyed the art (seriously, beautiful anime style😍) and the premise of the plot but it often times felt very convoluted and difficult to follow. I also really enjoyed the representation of queers and polyam people❤️
April 29, 2025
This was so cool and unique!!
I absolutely enjoyed this graphic novel <33
I absolutely enjoyed this graphic novel <33
October 10, 2025
gorgeously panelled and and absolutely dreamy! i was a bit lost at times but ah dream logic…
November 17, 2025
I do really like Ariel Slamet Ries' works. Her stylistic changes, the way she wraps text bubbles, there's a lot of shape and personality in her work that flows well.
September 20, 2025
To be honest, I wasn’t able to finish this. I kind of lost interest. The art is gorgeous, stunningly beautiful. Sadly, the characters didn’t pull me in and the narrative was nonsensical. Art 4-stars, writing 2-stars.
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November 10, 2024"In this stunning graphic novel, Oberon must choose between fantasy and reality when he develops the ability to conjure his dreams in real life—including the facsimile of the boy who got away."
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March 13, 2025Wanna burn this art permanently into my eyeballs so that this is the way I see the world
June 28, 2025
Oh shit, this is so good 🥹
January 26, 2025
Énorme coup de cœur
J'ai hâte que la BD sorte (en VO et en VF) et que vous puissiez la lire.
🖤
J'ai hâte que la BD sorte (en VO et en VF) et que vous puissiez la lire.
🖤
August 22, 2025
More like a 3.5 because it was absolutely gorgeous but I had no idea what was going on half the time.
Like it's set in a futuristic sci-fi timeline, but all the powers seem like a fantasy element, and it wasn't easy to distinguish between Oberon's dreams and reality (especially with all the slang terms being used). Also, I needed a family tree or something to figure out who any characters were.
Still enjoyed the main characters, though, and there were quite a few laugh-out-loud moments!
Like it's set in a futuristic sci-fi timeline, but all the powers seem like a fantasy element, and it wasn't easy to distinguish between Oberon's dreams and reality (especially with all the slang terms being used). Also, I needed a family tree or something to figure out who any characters were.
Still enjoyed the main characters, though, and there were quite a few laugh-out-loud moments!
April 23, 2025
Ariel is simply one of the greatest illustrators of our time!!! Such beautiful colors, playful page layouts, you can tell they had so much fun with the dream sequences and sci-fi elements. They are also so good at making a compelling genre piece that feels grounded and relevant - in this case I really felt like Kon's arc exemplified the mental health adage "it's not your fault, but it is your responsibility." How do we navigate parts of ourselves that we never asked for, that can sometimes lead to us hurting others without intending to, that we have no choice but to live with? It's a struggle anyone with any kind of neurodivergence deals with, and it's beautifully handled in this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 12, 2025
Hello??!! This was incredible! Hands down my favorite read of the year so far. Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins for letting me read this ahead of time!
The characters are so well-developed, and the worldbuilding is insanely good. I had never heard of solarpunk before, but this book made me fall in love with it instantly. A futuristic society where money doesn’t exist, where healthcare, food, and housing are provided, but everyone still contributes? Sign me up. The little worldbuilding details—like everyone having a garden to help with the food supply or Oberon’s mom casually mentioning, “I know you’re old enough to be assigned your own apartment”—made everything feel so natural. The way worldbuilding is handled is *chef’s kiss*—not through heavy exposition, but by letting the reader experience how everything works as the story unfolds. It’s the perfect example of show, don’t tell.
Reading this was incredibly immersive. It’s a medium-paced story, which really suited the world and themes. I was so absorbed that when I finished, it felt like coming up for air—like suddenly remembering the real world existed.
I loved Oberon’s relationship with his sister, even the moments of conflict between them. It felt raw and real, just like the rest of the characters. The book never falls into the trap of making everyone perfectly enlightened just because they live in a utopia—people still make mistakes, say the wrong thing, and grow from it. It made everything feel lived in.
One of my favorite details was Oberon’s tattoo honoring past trans men—such a beautiful touch. The dream sequences were also a highlight; they were gorgeous and genuinely felt like slipping into a dream.
On top of all that, the plot itself was super engaging. I was completely invested from start to finish.
If you’re looking for a unique and beautifully crafted read, Strange Bedfellows is it.
The characters are so well-developed, and the worldbuilding is insanely good. I had never heard of solarpunk before, but this book made me fall in love with it instantly. A futuristic society where money doesn’t exist, where healthcare, food, and housing are provided, but everyone still contributes? Sign me up. The little worldbuilding details—like everyone having a garden to help with the food supply or Oberon’s mom casually mentioning, “I know you’re old enough to be assigned your own apartment”—made everything feel so natural. The way worldbuilding is handled is *chef’s kiss*—not through heavy exposition, but by letting the reader experience how everything works as the story unfolds. It’s the perfect example of show, don’t tell.
Reading this was incredibly immersive. It’s a medium-paced story, which really suited the world and themes. I was so absorbed that when I finished, it felt like coming up for air—like suddenly remembering the real world existed.
I loved Oberon’s relationship with his sister, even the moments of conflict between them. It felt raw and real, just like the rest of the characters. The book never falls into the trap of making everyone perfectly enlightened just because they live in a utopia—people still make mistakes, say the wrong thing, and grow from it. It made everything feel lived in.
One of my favorite details was Oberon’s tattoo honoring past trans men—such a beautiful touch. The dream sequences were also a highlight; they were gorgeous and genuinely felt like slipping into a dream.
On top of all that, the plot itself was super engaging. I was completely invested from start to finish.
If you’re looking for a unique and beautifully crafted read, Strange Bedfellows is it.
February 19, 2025
Strange Bedfellows follows Oberon, a normal person who develops powers after a mental health crisis. And he might end up in love with one of the musings his newfound powers conjure up.
I loved the summary and the queer aspect of this sci-fi/fantasy graphic novel. The art was by far the most outstanding part. If it's beautiful in its digital form, you know it is going to be stunning in the print copy.
The reader is quickly overwhelmed by the story. So many names, unneeded world-building, unexplained back story, and confusing dynamics. There are confusing expositions that aren't needed or plot points that are not fully vetted. Speech bubbles were hard to follow. Which leads to a disconnect between the reader and the characters. Which was disappointing, but I was impressed by how beautifully this was illustrated.
I wish this had been a short book instead of a graphic novel, just to let Ries's world shine.
I loved the summary and the queer aspect of this sci-fi/fantasy graphic novel. The art was by far the most outstanding part. If it's beautiful in its digital form, you know it is going to be stunning in the print copy.
The reader is quickly overwhelmed by the story. So many names, unneeded world-building, unexplained back story, and confusing dynamics. There are confusing expositions that aren't needed or plot points that are not fully vetted. Speech bubbles were hard to follow. Which leads to a disconnect between the reader and the characters. Which was disappointing, but I was impressed by how beautifully this was illustrated.
I wish this had been a short book instead of a graphic novel, just to let Ries's world shine.
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