Grave Surprise

Harper Connelly Graphic Novel #2

by Charlaine Harris, Royal McGraw, Ilias Kyriazis (Artist)

The official graphic novel adaptation of Grave Surprise by Charlaine Harris, the author of The Southern Vampire Mysteries!

Harper Connelly, a psychic capable of finding dead people and reading their last thoughts, discovers a grave in Memphis with two bodies: a man centuries dead, and a girl recently deceased. How the two bodies ended up together would be perplexing enough... but the sudden appearance of a third body the next morning makes this a mystery that perhaps even Connelly can't solve!

Genres: Graphic Novels, Mystery, Comics, Paranormal, Fantasy, Urban Fantasy, Supernatural

136 pages, Hardcover

First published December 27, 2016

About the author

Charlaine Harris has been a published writer for over forty years. Her first two books were standalones, followed by a long sabbatical when she was having children. Then she began the Aurora Teagarden book, mysteries featuring a short librarian (eventually adapted for Hallmark movies). The darker Lily Bard books came next, about a house cleaner with a dark past and considerable fighting skills.

Tired of abiding by the mystery rules, Harris wrote a novel about a telepathic barmaid that took at least two years to sell. When the book was published, it turned into a best seller, and DEAD UNTIL DARK and the subsequent Sookie books were adapted in Alan Ball's "True Blood" series. At the same time, Harris began the Harper Connelly books. Harper can find the bones of the dead and see their last minute.

When those two series wound to a close, the next three books were about a mysterious town in Texas, called Midnight.

A change in publisher and editor led to Harris's novels about a female gunslinger in an alternate America, Lizbeth Rose. The Gunnie Rose books concluded with the sixth novel.

She's thinking about what to write next.

Reviews

[Yodamom · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love this graphic version of a favorite series by my Harris. The story stays true to the original with the addition of beautiful illustrations full of emotion. While the full length story has many more details this graphic series does not let you down. I am looking forward to the next book
Thank you Net Galley and publishers for the advanced reader copy

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Entertaining mystery relationship listening. ✨🎎🎉😎🏙

This kindle novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account

Great story with interesting characters lots of action, misdirection, and violence leading to the ending. The art work is great adding to the story.

I would recommend this novella to readers of family and friends relationships mystery novels. 2024

[Angelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh I enjoyed this graphic novel so much!!

It's about a girl that after she got struck by a lighting she gains the ability to experience the last moments before the death of someone....

And after she get's hired to give a demonstration of her powers in a graveyard she accidentally finds a newly addition in one grave and she know exactly who she is...

Let me just say finding out the true killer was such a rush for me and unexpected and awesome!

The artwork was amazing, so were the characters. Complex with flaws and human all together...

I highly recommend it!



My thanks to Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors for proving me this arc

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5 stars

This is a graphic novel for book two of Charlaine Harris' Harper Connelly series, Grave Surprise.

There are three graphic novels for the first book Grave Sight (the graphic novels are Grave Sight Part 1-3).

Charlaine Harris' Grave Surprise graphic novel could be read after reading the Grave Sight graphic novels. But it could also be read as a standalone. This graphic novel explains Harper's gift (she can sense dead bodies and tell how the person died). But the mystery is completely separate from the mystery in the Grave Sight graphic novels.

I am a big fan of the Harper Connelly books. So I was thrilled to see that there were graphic novels associated with the series. I devoured the first three graphic novels and was super happy that Grave Surprise (book 2) was getting its own graphic novel.

The graphic novel follows Harper and her step-brother Tolliver as they are involved in a mystery.

I cannot say how much I love these graphic novels. Although they were definitely more impressive as paperback graphic novels vs viewing them on your computer. The story is awesome. I just cannot get enough of this series.



Thanks to netgalley and Dynamite Entertainment for allowing me to read this book. I read this on my computer using Adobe Digital Editions. This version is 186 pages.

[♛ Garima ♛ · Rating 3 out of 5]

It wasn't impressive as I thought it would be but still a decent read.

[Amina (ⴰⵎⵉⵏⴰ) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This graphic novel is an introduction for the author's series, I've never read her books, but thanks to this one, I'm willing to.

When little Tabitha disappeared from the front of the house, her parents hired Harper Connelly to help find her and bring a closure. Harper is psychic, she can connect to "dead" people and read their last thought. Harper couldn't do anything, for little Tabitha seems to have vanished.
When Harper is invited to a TV show by a professor wanting to prove she was a fraud, guess who she found in one very old grave? and in a completely different town?

The start was a bit slow, but then the pace got quicker and the events more and more interesting. I had my doubts on who did it and why, but I needed to go further for a confirmation. It was a great light read, and am giving the novel a try as soon as possible!

[Rachel Bea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was able to read this graphic novel via Net Galley.

This book, which is an adaptation of the novel, was great! I really liked that it was a murder mystery with a supernatural twist. Overall I felt that the pacing was pretty good although the ending did seem a little rushed. I think parts of the story could have been fleshed out a little more but overall it was enjoyable and the artwork complemented the storyline really well. I loved the main character and the moments when she was grappling with her gift (which is the ability to know how a person died). The sexual tension between two of the main characters was a little weird, though.

[Nomnivor · Rating 4 out of 5]

• Ich habe aus Versehen mit dem zweiten Band begonnen, und es nur gemerkt, weil ich gerade bei Goodreads die #2 gesehen habe. Das lässt mich vermuten, dass es vollkommen wumpe ist, wo man in der Serie beginnt.
• Es war auch nett, dass man das Buch nicht kennen muss, um die Graphic Novel zu verstehen. Sollte selbstverständlich sein, ist es aber nicht.
• Ich mochte dieses inzestuöse Gehabe zwischen Tolliver und Harper nicht. Ihre Eltern sind verheiratet, sie nennen sich Bruder und Schwester ... und sind ineinander verliebt. Nein danke.
• Es ist immer die Person, die man am meisten verdächtigt.
• Und die das schlechteste Motiv hat. Eh.
• Ich mochte die Prämisse. Harper wurde vom Blitz getroffen, und seitdem kann sie Leichen spüren und sieht, wie diese gestorben sind.
• Ein Arzt in diesem Buch weist darauf hin, dass Blitze so nicht funktionieren. Harper weist darauf hin, dass nur Menschen, die vom Blitz getroffen wurden, eine Meinung haben dürfen.
• Auf jeden Fall tourt sie mit Tolliver als ihr Manager jetzt Amerika und findet verschwundene Menschen, während sie entweder die Belohnung einstreichen oder direkt von den Familien bezahlt werden.
• Harper und Tolliver sind White Trailer Trash und es ist nett, auch mal wieder solche Protagonisten zu haben.
• Die Zeichnungen waren gut.

[☺Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining graphic novelization of a Charlaine Harris Harper Connelly book that I had already read. No surprises but a good read with excellent art.

[Tina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found Grave Surprise on Netgalley but I didn’t realize that it was book two in the series. That being said, I don’t really think you have to read book one because I understood what was going because they provided some good background information to help me understand the story.

The Story
Harper was struck by lightening and was given an amazing power. She has the ability to help the dead by reading their last thoughts. She goes across the country helping family members and the dead find peace except for one family the Morgenstern.

She has never been able to find the body of their missing daughter Tabitha until a recent trip to Memphis leads to Harper discovering Tabitha’s body. This starts a whole mystery as to how did Tabitha die and who is responsible.

I honestly loved the story from the moment I read the synopsis. I was even more intrigued as I began to read the story. I really loved the paranormal aspect along with the mystery. I wasn’t entirely sure where the story was going only that I needed to continue reading so that I could find out who did it.

The Characters
Harper is our main character and I really liked her. I loved her special power and that she was able to help so many families even when it was totally emotionally, physically and mentally draining. I was able to connect with her because I felt like she really cared about the families and she really wanted to bring justice for Tabitha.

Tolliver is Harper’s brother but he’s more of her stepbrother from what I gathered. I loved how involved he was with Harper’s ability. He was caring even when he didn’t always do the right thing.

I know they’re not real brother and sister so I ship it.

The Art
The art was dark and gritty. I personally really loved that it kept me turning the page. I loved the colors that were used and I felt like it really complimented the story and made it more believable for me.

Overall
I absolutely loved this graphic novel and now I want to read the first one so I can really understand the story. I would definitely recommend this if you like paranormal themed graphic novels.
This review was originally posted on As Told By Tina

[Kathryn Baron · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a pretty good adaption. All the major plot points are there, or at least as much as I remember from the book. Admittedly it's been a while.

[Toni FGMAMTC · Rating 4 out of 5]

FGMAMTC Blog Review

I haven't read the Harper Connelly series yet, but I'm very fond of the Midnight Texas and Sookie Stackhouse series. Also, I enjoy graphic novels so I was eager to check this out.

A few lines of backstory is given in the beginning explaining how Harper came to have her abilities and who her business partner is so I didn't feel lost having not read any of the books that came before this one. Flashbacks of her childhood also pop up occasionally.

The murder mystery of the series is really good. I solved it before the end, but I wasn't positive enough not to be a surprised by how things went. I really liked the lead characters, and the storyline kept my attention. The artist drew the cast realistically and each person was unique to themselves. It isn't a scary plot, but supernatural things and the suspense of what could happen do give it a eerie feel.

I will definitely be reading more of Harper and Tolliver.

***Copy given in exchange for an honest review***

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[Ije the Devourer of Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always enjoy reading graphic novels which are based on books written by authors I like. I havent read the written version of this novel, but having read the Sookie Stackhouse series I knew this would be good.

And it was very good.

Harper Connelly was struck by lightening when she was fifteen. It left her with a strange gift. Harper sees dead people, or at least she is able to sense their last moments before they died and she can find their bodies.

She travels around using her gift to provide answers to people who have lost others and sometimes this leads to mysteries. This all sounds fine but sometimes her gift is resented by the police, the public and even by the people she tries to help.

In this book Harper accidentally comes across the body of a young girl which was hidden in a grave of a man who died many years ago. The police are called and eventually it is confirmed that this is the body of a young missing girl. A girl Harper had been looking for in a totally different town.

But who did it? And how did the young girl's body get to a totally different town, a town her parents recently moved to?

Harper seeks to answer these questions and solve the crime, but it will not be easy. The police suspect her, the public view her as a possible con artist and her stepbrother Tolliver has something going on with the deceased girl's aunty.

Harper rises to the challenge, uses her gifts, confronts her detractors and ignores the police and the FBI because she knows her gift is real, and she is more than capable of solving the crime.

And we get to see her doing so in comic book format and it is good. The art is clear and the pictures convey a sense of unease, and suspense. We also get to see Harper's doubt and vulnerability, especially as she questions her unspoken but deeply hidden feelings for her step brother who assists her.

It was great to read this story as a graphic novel. My only difficulty with this is that too much of the story is in text format. This doesn't detract from the story but it would have been good to have more drawings and less blocks of text.

It is still a really good graphic novel and great to see a favourite author's writing in picture form.

Copy provided by Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

[Siina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read Harris' books and thus I decided to try this comic. The book series we actually have in Finnish, but I'm not into crime all that much. I was pleasantly surprised as the mystery actually holds and is interesting too. Also, Connelly's powers aren't too over the top which is great and her character all in all is quite credible. In the comic Connelly and his brother Tolliver try to locate a little girl's body and solve who killed the said girl, Tabitha. Thanks to lightning hitting her years ago, Connelly can sense how people were killed, but not necessarily who did it. This makes it all very exciting. The plot works out well, although it's a bit unbalanced. The beginning is quite slow as opposed to the ending that's too short to make really sense. A better balance would've made this more coherent. The best I liked Connelly's character and her relationship wit her brother. Well, Tolliver isn't her brother as such, which makes this juicy and got me shipping the two immediately. I'm glad they both have personas and everything in them makes me scream "moar!!".

The art is quite OK and on the dark and smudgy side. The colors are deep and very fitting with the world. I'm not a fan of the pink boxes though. They don't look all that good and at times there's too much text. Text walls are hardly awesome and because the comic is quite grave, it makes the reading tiring. The characters actually have facial expressions, but not all of them are great and sometimes you cannot even recognize the characters. The panel structure is good, but simplicity is something I would've wanted more. Panels that are too stuffed with lots of text are unappealing. Otherwise this comic is good and mostly, it works both plot and character wise.

[Christie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read the Harper Connelly series several years ago and had wanted to read it again ever since I finished the Midnight, Texas series, which featured characters from Harper's world. I rarely "re-read" simply because there is always a new series I want to read and I haven't figured out how to stop time or add more hours to each day for reading. I was so excited to see this graphic novel that could help me reconnect with Harper and Tolliver in a new and interesting way.

The graphics and writing did a great job of encompassing the plot of the Grave Surprise novel in a more condensed version. I loved seeing the illustrated versions of Harper and Tolliver and comparing them to how I pictured them in my mind. Harper was so edgy and cool. More so than I had imagined, but it really worked. If you haven't read the first book in this series, Grave Sight, you probably should because it is great, but you can easily start with Grave Surprise with no confusion. They do a great job of introducing Harper and explaining how she developed her abilities.

Bottom line: This was awesome and I hope the rest of the series gets this treatment (& hopefully the Sookie series will follow!!).

[Alexander Xavier · Rating 3 out of 5]

*Thank you netgalley for the free copy*
I must admit that this wasn't one of my favorites. What bothered me the most was the it was far to much attention on her thoughts, thought which sounded like you read a novel, and occupied too much of the page. And the second thing; I don't know how is the print version or this may be the artist's desire to color but colors were too fade or orange-ish. Not the best option in any case and for my tastes.
As for the story: at the beginning I found it pretty interesting but somewhere at the middle it all started to get boring, because I already guessed who is the killer and all that teenage drama with her brother fucking with some client... I don't mind hardcore scene but I really do hate useless drama based on sex, .

[Sara Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't realize that this wasn't the first in the series. The great thing about this graphic novel is that I didn't feel like I was missing something. There were little things that made me wonder if this wasn't the first but nothing that left me unable to understand what was going on. They did a great job making it so this book could stand alone.
Loved the graphics. Some of the print was a little tough to read in places (narration). But other than that, I have no complaints. A great mystery. Just enough romantic tension to make it interesting. And it left me wanting more without feeling like I was left hanging.

[Ruby Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Originally published at Ruby's Books

If there's one author that will always hold a dear place in my heart, it's Charlaine Harris. She was my first "contemporary" urban fantasy author, and while I haven't had the pleasure of reading all of her works, I'm pretty confident in saying that I'll be just as amazed by her worldbuilding and her writing style as I was when reading the Southern Vampire Mysteries series. That is why when I saw a comic book adaptation of one of her novels, I did a tiny happy dance, because here I could combine three of my favorite things, and be super in love with the result. Unfortunately, that wasn't exactly the case.

Let's start with what I loved first. As I was already expecting, I truly enjoyed the story. The idea of someone reading the last thoughts of dead people, of being able to help families of the some of the victims find closure and peace, solving murders, is fantastic. Harper Connelly felt like an edgier, darker, stronger, less whiny and more mysterious version of Sookie Stackhouse. I loved Harper. I want to learn more about her, I want to know what got her into this job, how she decided to transform her ability into a paying job, I want to know how her story ends, so I'll definitely go back to read the books. I also want to know more about Tolliver, her step-brother. The story was pretty interesting, although I feel like there are a few loose ends that I'm hoping will be solved in the rest of the books.

The art itself is pretty spectacular. A lot of the colors used are pretty dark, making the mystery and the suspense a bit stronger. And I liked how color was used to draw attention to certain moments in the story, or to certain characters. The panels weren't too crowded with drawings, and there were just enough characters to keep the story going and to not confuse me. There were a lot of dialogue boxes of inner monologue from Harper, which I kind of liked, because it made me understand the story and Harper, herself, more.

Which brings me to what I didn't necessarily like in this book. I did have an issue with some of the art details and the panel choices, which a lot of times pulled me out of the story. At times, the way different facial expressions was drawn was too comical, but not in a good way. I understand that it is difficult to transform text into drawings, but I would have wanted for some of their facial expressions to be more natural and to not look so strange. I also struggled a bit with the reading order, because every once in a while, the order of the panels changed, but not necessarily always due to the size of the panels, or at least it didn't feel like that some of the time. I also feel like there were a few inconsistencies in terms of timeline, mostly in the beginning. Towards the end the plot felt a bit too rushed, and the way the story was wrapped up felt too abrupt, comparing to the slower pace of the rest of the novel.

When I started reading this book, I honestly expected to have another 5 cups read on my hands, and I feel like the potential was there, but unfortunately that was not the case. I don't know if this was because I had really high expectations, or because it really is difficult to translate a written novel in a graphic version, but I felt like this was just an okay read. I do, however plan on reading the original version of this story, as well as the other books in the series earlier than I first planned on.

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

               
   I  must say that Charlaine Harris is one of my go to authors when I want a witty  read , From her Sookie Stackhouse books to Harper Connelly books . I have read everyone of them. So colour me excited when I say that they made the first book from the Harper Connelly series into a graphic novel . Yes I decided to see how it was and man I wasn't disappointed . The graphic novel brought Harper to life for me . It was great to see her kick some but and put her  brother in his place over and over . 
     So who is Harper you ask, well she is a physic that hears dead people and with her step brother they go around helping people . She is a strong kick butt character that only wants to help people but things are always there tripping her up . Toliver is her step brother and he helps Harper any way he can . They are such a formidable pair . I really like the character of Harper . she is tough and fragile at the same time . Charlaine writes such strong female characters that  you can't help but fall in love with .  
   This isn't a new book by the author but it is a republished book in the form of a graphic novel . The characters take on a new dimension and seem to come alive more as you read . It really brings a new renewed excitement for the Harper Connelly series . The art is dark and it just adds to the whole eeriness of the story line and ties in seamlessly with the story . I must say that the graphics add a whole new dimension to the story and refreshes it nicely .  I am so truly happy that her books are becoming graphic novels . Trust me I will be getting these books in hard copy form so I can add them to my ever growing graphic novel selection . So if you at into graphic novels and love Charlaine Harris check out her graphic novels . You will not be disappointed 
 I was given a copy of the book through the publisher and netgalley for my honest opinion. 

[CC · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm aware of Charlaine Harris but never read any of her books, despite a passing interest in the television True Blood series. I do like supernatural themes though, so leapt at the chance to review something from an author that I was curious about with the bonus of being in graphic novel form. I didn't actually realise until after I was finished and did a little digging that Grave Surprise is part of a much larger story arc. Also, the original Harper Connolly books are already several years old. This retelling is beautifully rendered with vivid colours and unique artwork from Greek penciller Ilias Kyriazis.

While the action is decently paced and the story drew me in, I did sometimes feel, especially towards the end that character motivations grew a little bit muddy. Their actions don't seem to make a whole lot of sense except to propel the story forward, which even in a graphic novel is an issue for me. The finale is also very rushed, then tied up with a pretty glaringly large bow. I'm unsure if I would be willing to follow Harper and her 'brother' Tolliver into more adventures, and I especially find the shoehorned love interest subplot between the two very weird. It seems a little much for the author to ask of us as readers, to be cool with lusting after the man that you grew up with as a stepbrother. Maybe it's just me.

At times I felt the artwork was almost too exaggerated, especially when it comes to bodies and facial expressions. That's saying a lot, since I'm a lifelong comic book fan. Some panels look distractingly odd, but I appreciate that the artist has brought Harper to life in his own interesting way. This is an ordinary story, but with some extraordinary moments and for the most part, I really enjoyed it.

[Lanae · Rating 5 out of 5]

I seem to have a love / wow I am deeply disappointed relationship kind of relationship with Charlaine Harris. I read all of the Sookie Stackhouse / True Blood series as well of all of the Harper Connelly series and started the Midnight series. 

When I saw this graphic novel version of Grave Surprise pop up as available free for review, I decided to take my chances as I had loved the actual novel. I was not disappointed in this book. I missed the first graphic novel in the series and hadn’t read the actual book series in years yet didn’t feel lost at all which makes me think that it can be read as a stand alone (though like with most series books, understanding prior relationship dynamics do add to a story).

The story is that of a young lady Harper who was struck by lightning and gained the ability to find the dead as well as their causes of death. Harper’s stepbrother Tolliver acts as her manager. They tour the country helping people find their missing loved ones remains. In the case of this story they were hired by a professor hoping to expose them as frauds. Instead they find the body of a missing girl whose case they had worked previously without any luck. The case is solved, but not without much drama, which I will not spoil here.

The adaption into a graphic novel really worked, which is not always the case from existing stories.

[Corey Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome Graphic Novel of a Favorite Author

I read the original Harper Connelly books some time ago; I love Charlaine Harris, but of all her books I think I liked Harper & Tolliver best. I really enjoyed this graphic novel rendition of one of those stories. Most of the story happens in Memphis, Tennessee, & one thing I got a big kick out of was recognizing the hotel they stayed in... Well, they called it the "Cleveland Hotel," but the design of both the outside & the lobby clearly matched that of the real life Peabody Hotel, where my mom & I stayed once. It is easily recognizable from the pictures in this GN. That aside, I really liked the drawing style in general. Only one thing I thought was a bit weird was the shading on the characters' noses. Not sure why they were shaded in pretty much every frame, regardless of light... Otherwise, I found this to be a really well done book to graphic novel conversion. It has made me want to dig out my older Charlaine Harris novels & give them a reread. Highly recommended whether or not you've read the originals.

[Cornerofmadness · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley for making this available to read but I'll admit it, I made a big mistake in downloading this one. I gave it three stars for the well done art (obviously in a graphic novel that's key but often a key that seems lost). If I had remembered who Harper Connelly was I would never have downloaded this one. This is one of my least favorite characters by Ms. Harris. I usually enjoy her stuff a lot but Harper and her brother bother me. They were raised as brother and sister (I can't remember now if they always knew they were step siblings or if they thought they were truly related at one time, and I'm leaning to the latter) and even though they aren't actually related it seems incestuous. It's not but it still felt creepy if you read about their family life.

Harper can see ghosts and in this one she's looking for a missing little girl. The story starts slow but finishes stronger. It's an interesting enough story but I don't like Harper at all so it was hard for me to get into this.

[Sophia · Rating 5 out of 5]

After really loving the Grave Sight graphic novel, I plunged without hesitation into the Grave Surprise graphic novel. Charlaine Harris' print novel had a new writer and illustrator to bring this one to life and I was curious to see and experience the differences in writing and illustration style.

Grave Surprise has a darker, edgier tone and look than the first and it took me a while to adjust to the differences since I was reading them one after the other so I felt them more strongly. That said, I thought Royal McGraw tapped into the storyline nicely and Ilias Kyriazis' raw style suited Grave Surprise so well.

I was curious how author and illustrator would portray the surprise twist in the relationship and the dynamics of this story and they did superbly well.

Definitely recommend the Grave Surprise Graphic Novel reading experience.

[pdbkwm · Rating 3 out of 5]

I didn't realize that this was the second book in the series. I just saw the cover and grabbed it while at the library.

As a graphic novel, it's interesting and the artwork is great. But I read this after reading the first two books in the Cemetery Girl series and it didn't hold the same standard as those two. If I had read this one first, I think I would have rated it higher.

There's apparently a romance between the two step-siblings in the next book, which I suppose is fine since they're not technically related and they met each other when they were in their teens. But I kind of hoped that it wouldn't go down that route, only because it's nice to see step-siblings be step-siblings. Oh well.

[Montzalee Wittmann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlaine Harris' Grave Surprise by Charlaine Harris is the graphic novel of Charlaine Harris' Harper Connelly series, Grave Surprise! I have read all Charlaine Harris' Harper books and love every one and I wanted to see how the graphic novel compared to the book. It is such a great series that I would love to get my grandson, who loves graphic novels but not regular novels, to read. This book was awesome! I know he will love this. He likes fantasy/paranormal and the art is awesome! Harper can find dead people and know how they die by getting near or on their grave. The book is a mystery, fantasy, action, and more. Teen + book. Great job!!!

[Astrid · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first graphic novel I've ever read, and it didn't disappoint. I'll start by saying I haven't read the book counterpart, only this graphic novel. It's a good read, easy to follow and good artwork. I will be looking for the next books in this series, and I'll probably end up reading the actual novel. It's an interesting story (Harper Connelly can sense how people have died, and she's thrust onto a police case involving a murdered young girl). It's a good read and I would recommend it for a light afternoon's reading.

[Cindy (Squin) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grave Surprise was my first foray into the Harper Connelly series, and it definitely makes me want to read more, whether it’s the graphic novels or the original novels.

Harper and Tolliver are asked by a college professor to come display Harper’s talents to a class that is meant to debunk her talents. Instead, she actually uncovers the body of a girl she had helped unsuccessfully to search for previously.

I loved this storyline, the characters, everything about this! I will be searching out more!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing this to me in exchange for an honest review.

[melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's been quite a while since I've read Grave Surprise so I can't really say much about how well the graphic novel represents the book.

However, this was fantastic. Nicely surprised by the solid, beautiful artwork that compliments the story.

While there are hints to some past events and to future involvements, this can be read as a stand alone whodunit.

*Digital review copy provided by NetGalley and the publisher.

[Mary Heron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting

I read the book and bought the graphic novel out of curiosity to.see how.The artist would interpret the characters. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it, you get almost the whole story condensed down (of course) but there's nothing important missing and I enjoyed most of the graphics likes the st everyone was drawn they fit with my minds eye view.of the characters. If graphic novels.are of.interest to you I would recommend this one.