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Look Into My Eyes
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Expected 10 Mar 26- GenresComics
128 pages, Paperback
Expected publication March 10, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thanks to NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios for the ARC copy of this comic. This has not affected my review at all, which are my own thoughts.
The place is Cravenwood, called the "Quiet Island", though no more thanks to CannonCorp and its brand new social app: Knock Knock, which will keep everybody and their best friends connected. Everybody except for RJ, a local and conspiracy-obsessed teen, who's investigating the disappearance of her classmate Suzy and believes it all might be connected. Moreover when multi-eyed monsters start populating the island, threatening her, her sibling and everybody in between.
So, I was pleasantly surprised by this one, because I think it explored the main theme, AKA, technology addiction and how it can be badly used depending on the people but also, how it can be used by corporations to try to control the people, quite thoroughly, while also implementing horror elements and lots of eyes👀 I always loved a good body horror story involving eyes😌
Anyway, the characters are definitely the strongest points of this story, mainly RJ, who we follow everywhere and get to know better and, even though a lonely person at school, she's lovely and a protagonist I liked following around. RJ's sibling and her best friend, Elle, where memorable secondary characters that served as opposing points to RJ when the story demanded it, having their glory moments too and not only being relegated to supporting characters that are there to have emotional impact on our main character, which is something I always appreciate. The rest of the supporting cast was interesting enough, with villains and friends and just passer-bys with their assigned roles. I was a bit surprised by some characters too, I must admit, even if we met them briefly, which is also a point in favor of "Look Into my Eyes".
Now, about the story per se, it could have been better in some places, in my opinion. Mostly, at the start. Or, more like, right after the start, because the start is definitely a bang, it gave me goosebumps and hooked my to the story immediately. But then, we start following RJ and school and such, and it introduces lots of characters and dialogue gets a bit confusing with conversations not feeling complete and jumping a bit from one action-scene to the other. Now, on the other hand, though I was a bit confused, I could see where it was going and have some fun (and horrified) moments with it.
Finally, something I should tackle that I think will brought divided opinions to the table is the QR codes that are spread along the comic. They're supposed to include extra content, expanding the lore an such. I'll be honest, I didn't look at them: I was reading on my phone and didn't even think about it; I guess I could have gone to the website for it. But, the point is, that I did not feel like I was missing information about the characters or the story because of it, really. Now, when it comes to accessibility, I'm not really a fan of QR codes, not here not anywhere else, so, I think it missed the mark a bit, because, you either use the QR codes or have to go looking for the web directly. And, as said, that doesn't really help bring the story forward if you have to go hunting down somewhere else for the information, even if its something extra. Just my opinion, really. nor good nor bad. Though, I think there's already a couple of reviews out from people than actually used the QR codes, in case y'all want to see an in-depth opinion about them.
From my part, i liked this comic, the horror element kept me hooked until the end, the art is visually stunning, really accompanying the genre and...I just had a good time and was rooting for RJ and company all the way, so, really recommended for horror and comic fans
The place is Cravenwood, called the "Quiet Island", though no more thanks to CannonCorp and its brand new social app: Knock Knock, which will keep everybody and their best friends connected. Everybody except for RJ, a local and conspiracy-obsessed teen, who's investigating the disappearance of her classmate Suzy and believes it all might be connected. Moreover when multi-eyed monsters start populating the island, threatening her, her sibling and everybody in between.
So, I was pleasantly surprised by this one, because I think it explored the main theme, AKA, technology addiction and how it can be badly used depending on the people but also, how it can be used by corporations to try to control the people, quite thoroughly, while also implementing horror elements and lots of eyes👀 I always loved a good body horror story involving eyes😌
Anyway, the characters are definitely the strongest points of this story, mainly RJ, who we follow everywhere and get to know better and, even though a lonely person at school, she's lovely and a protagonist I liked following around. RJ's sibling and her best friend, Elle, where memorable secondary characters that served as opposing points to RJ when the story demanded it, having their glory moments too and not only being relegated to supporting characters that are there to have emotional impact on our main character, which is something I always appreciate. The rest of the supporting cast was interesting enough, with villains and friends and just passer-bys with their assigned roles. I was a bit surprised by some characters too, I must admit, even if we met them briefly, which is also a point in favor of "Look Into my Eyes".
Now, about the story per se, it could have been better in some places, in my opinion. Mostly, at the start. Or, more like, right after the start, because the start is definitely a bang, it gave me goosebumps and hooked my to the story immediately. But then, we start following RJ and school and such, and it introduces lots of characters and dialogue gets a bit confusing with conversations not feeling complete and jumping a bit from one action-scene to the other. Now, on the other hand, though I was a bit confused, I could see where it was going and have some fun (and horrified) moments with it.
Finally, something I should tackle that I think will brought divided opinions to the table is the QR codes that are spread along the comic. They're supposed to include extra content, expanding the lore an such. I'll be honest, I didn't look at them: I was reading on my phone and didn't even think about it; I guess I could have gone to the website for it. But, the point is, that I did not feel like I was missing information about the characters or the story because of it, really. Now, when it comes to accessibility, I'm not really a fan of QR codes, not here not anywhere else, so, I think it missed the mark a bit, because, you either use the QR codes or have to go looking for the web directly. And, as said, that doesn't really help bring the story forward if you have to go hunting down somewhere else for the information, even if its something extra. Just my opinion, really. nor good nor bad. Though, I think there's already a couple of reviews out from people than actually used the QR codes, in case y'all want to see an in-depth opinion about them.
From my part, i liked this comic, the horror element kept me hooked until the end, the art is visually stunning, really accompanying the genre and...I just had a good time and was rooting for RJ and company all the way, so, really recommended for horror and comic fans
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
2.5
This story feels like it was trying to tell a message about the harms of social media, but got itself lost somewhere only 1/8 of the way in. This comic was very gory, but in ways that didn't make much sense. The plot pacing was also all over the place. It couldn't tell if it wanted to be a horror story or an allegorical story. It did not manage to blend in the ways it wanted to, and instead left me confused half of the time. There were QR codes littered throughout the comic, and I'm unsure if those were plot-necessary to read. If they were, too bad, I'm not pulling myself out of a comic to scan a QR code and get sidetracked. I just want to read the story, not go on a digital scavenger hunt. The art was fine, though the character designs were weird as all get out. Also, this comic has dated itself instantly with some of the lines the teens say. One of them laments how the island they live on has limited modern technology, and says, "We live like those annoying Stranger Things kids!". Instantly dated, you could have easily had the character say, "We live like we're stuck in the 80s!". Also had a character refer to something as "delulu", which is fairly niche TikTok slang.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
This story feels like it was trying to tell a message about the harms of social media, but got itself lost somewhere only 1/8 of the way in. This comic was very gory, but in ways that didn't make much sense. The plot pacing was also all over the place. It couldn't tell if it wanted to be a horror story or an allegorical story. It did not manage to blend in the ways it wanted to, and instead left me confused half of the time. There were QR codes littered throughout the comic, and I'm unsure if those were plot-necessary to read. If they were, too bad, I'm not pulling myself out of a comic to scan a QR code and get sidetracked. I just want to read the story, not go on a digital scavenger hunt. The art was fine, though the character designs were weird as all get out. Also, this comic has dated itself instantly with some of the lines the teens say. One of them laments how the island they live on has limited modern technology, and says, "We live like those annoying Stranger Things kids!". Instantly dated, you could have easily had the character say, "We live like we're stuck in the 80s!". Also had a character refer to something as "delulu", which is fairly niche TikTok slang.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This graphic novel combines horror with social commentary in a very engaging way, focusing on social media addiction through a dark and creative lens. The concept is unsettling and timely, and the fast paced storytelling makes it hard to put down I ended up finishing it in a single sitting.
The artwork and overall atmosphere are strong, with striking visuals and unique monster designs that perfectly match the tone. One of the most interesting elements is the interactive approach to storytelling, which adds an almost game like or visual novel vibe to the reading experience.
While the story is highly immersive, there are a few moments where certain aspects could benefit from a bit more clarity. That said, the tension, themes, and visuals carry the story very well and keep the reader invested until the end.
Overall, this is a quick, exciting, and visually impressive read that stands out within the horror graphic novel genre. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy dark themes and experimental storytelling.
The artwork and overall atmosphere are strong, with striking visuals and unique monster designs that perfectly match the tone. One of the most interesting elements is the interactive approach to storytelling, which adds an almost game like or visual novel vibe to the reading experience.
While the story is highly immersive, there are a few moments where certain aspects could benefit from a bit more clarity. That said, the tension, themes, and visuals carry the story very well and keep the reader invested until the end.
Overall, this is a quick, exciting, and visually impressive read that stands out within the horror graphic novel genre. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy dark themes and experimental storytelling.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Mad Cave studios for a copy of the eARC in exchange for my review!
I thought this concept was extremely interesting! I thought the QR code incursions were really cool and unique, although I did get a little fatigued with just how much there was to sift through. But I really appreciate all of the work that went into creating an entire social media website that really puts you into the book. I also really enjoyed the story and the mix of horror, social media addiction, and status quo roles in a high school setting. I would have liked a bit more clarity as to what was going on, flashbacks and such would be more helpful that just explaining something that happened in the past. However, I really enjoyed this read and wish there was more! The art was cool and I liked the raw aspect of it. I feel like some information was left out purposely to keep the reader guessing, which was interesting, but I do wish that by the end it held my hand a bit more to explain what actually happened.
I thought this concept was extremely interesting! I thought the QR code incursions were really cool and unique, although I did get a little fatigued with just how much there was to sift through. But I really appreciate all of the work that went into creating an entire social media website that really puts you into the book. I also really enjoyed the story and the mix of horror, social media addiction, and status quo roles in a high school setting. I would have liked a bit more clarity as to what was going on, flashbacks and such would be more helpful that just explaining something that happened in the past. However, I really enjoyed this read and wish there was more! The art was cool and I liked the raw aspect of it. I feel like some information was left out purposely to keep the reader guessing, which was interesting, but I do wish that by the end it held my hand a bit more to explain what actually happened.
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December 22, 2025ARC Review
Overall the story is compelling and interesting. There is a lot of "is it ..no wait ..." Moments that really keep the mystery. RJ is an annoyingly realistic character, all doom and gloom and emo edge. But in this case, she is right.
Art wise, I liked the style but at several points it felt stuff. The use of QR codes is an interesting choice, however it makes it so using a device (phone) to read is not ideal.
If you like horror and conspiracy mystery, this is a good one.
Overall the story is compelling and interesting. There is a lot of "is it ..no wait ..." Moments that really keep the mystery. RJ is an annoyingly realistic character, all doom and gloom and emo edge. But in this case, she is right.
Art wise, I liked the style but at several points it felt stuff. The use of QR codes is an interesting choice, however it makes it so using a device (phone) to read is not ideal.
If you like horror and conspiracy mystery, this is a good one.
December 22, 2025
The story was great! I love the plot but i wish there some explanations about what really going on. About the app. The company. The storyline is very very interesting!! I love the art style and colors use!!
Great read~
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Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for giving me a chance to read this book in advanced ~
Great read~
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Thank you to the publisher and netgalley for giving me a chance to read this book in advanced ~
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
*Thanks to NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios for early copy for review*
Wow this was really fun with the interactive qr section. I really liked the art style in this and I was reminded of Life is Strange seriesat the begining with fantasy element. Loved the horror in this as well. The story wasn't that good in end, but the art really made up for it.
Wow this was really fun with the interactive qr section. I really liked the art style in this and I was reminded of Life is Strange seriesat the begining with fantasy element. Loved the horror in this as well. The story wasn't that good in end, but the art really made up for it.
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