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Lifeformed: Cleo Makes Contact
In the wake of an alien invasion--and her father's death--a young girl must leave behind the life she knows to fight for the future of Earth. Aided by a shapeshifting, rebel alien posing as her father, Cleo packs extra snacks for the road as they travel in search of both family and foe. Cleo Makes Contact follows the unlikely pair as they bond, fight back, and ponder what it means to be human. The power of choice, courage, and unity are examined in this unforgettable debut work from creators Matt Mair Lowery and Cassie Anderson.
192 pages, Paperback
First published September 19, 2017
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May 12, 2018
A read-in-one-sitting alien invasion book! Cleo, 11, can't even quite get it together to make an oral report in school, but her (single) Dad (who calls her "dude") is loving, supportive, building her confidence, trying to get her to be more independent, gives her the love of music . . . and then the invasion happens, and Dad is. . . dead. (I know that sounds like a spoiler, but all this happens really early on, so it's not a shock).
One alien "re-purposes" Dad, and becomes just like him, aligning himself with humans over aliens, and Cleo, specifically. With others, they Resist, and battle the Bad Guys! And in a sort of parallel story, there is an alien whose management style is the opposite of supportive Dad's--a guy that sees all who work for him as slaves. Clearly the planet needs to get saved from him, at the very least.
(The real, departed) Dad has also left behind his Greatest Songs Ever set list for Cleo (and you, reader) to rock on to as Cleo and Alien Dad Save the Planet. So, this is a coming of age sci-fi story with a strong girl character. I liked it, rate it about 3.5 for this audience, and round up. It's a little thin in terms of plot, but overall it works.
One alien "re-purposes" Dad, and becomes just like him, aligning himself with humans over aliens, and Cleo, specifically. With others, they Resist, and battle the Bad Guys! And in a sort of parallel story, there is an alien whose management style is the opposite of supportive Dad's--a guy that sees all who work for him as slaves. Clearly the planet needs to get saved from him, at the very least.
(The real, departed) Dad has also left behind his Greatest Songs Ever set list for Cleo (and you, reader) to rock on to as Cleo and Alien Dad Save the Planet. So, this is a coming of age sci-fi story with a strong girl character. I liked it, rate it about 3.5 for this audience, and round up. It's a little thin in terms of plot, but overall it works.
June 19, 2018
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Cleo, an 11 year old girl and her father live together happily in Seattle. One day, an alien invasion takes place, killing her father. Upon seeing his death, an alien shape shifts into her father, obtaining some of his memories in the process. Working together, Cleo and her new father take on the aliens invading Earth.
The relationship between Cleo and her real Dad was so touching to see, I was devastated when he was killed as I went into the story completely blind and didn't know that was going to happen. The story line seemed a bit rushed in my opinion without any real emotional depth. I didn't feel connected to any of the characters or what happened to them. Many of the pages do not have any dialogue, so it is easy to fly through this in under 30 minutes.
Cleo, an 11 year old girl and her father live together happily in Seattle. One day, an alien invasion takes place, killing her father. Upon seeing his death, an alien shape shifts into her father, obtaining some of his memories in the process. Working together, Cleo and her new father take on the aliens invading Earth.
The relationship between Cleo and her real Dad was so touching to see, I was devastated when he was killed as I went into the story completely blind and didn't know that was going to happen. The story line seemed a bit rushed in my opinion without any real emotional depth. I didn't feel connected to any of the characters or what happened to them. Many of the pages do not have any dialogue, so it is easy to fly through this in under 30 minutes.
October 5, 2017
Red Dawn with aliens filling in for the Russians. Cleo's dad dies during an alien invasion. A shapeshifting alien takes his form and the two go on the run. They then begin a two person war against the invading forces. A gripping all ages tale with really good art.
Received an advanced copy from Dark horse and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
Received an advanced copy from Dark horse and Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
January 14, 2019
Dadurch, dass die 11-jährige Cleo sich während einer Alieninvasion mit einem rebellischen Alien, der das Aussehen ihres Vaters annimmt, zusammenschließt, kann eine interessante Perspektive eingenommen werden. Ihre Entwicklung ist realistisch und ich bin auf Band 2 gespannt, welchen ich mir direkt vorbestellt habe!
May 21, 2023
I almost gave this book one star, because I really couldn't think of anything I liked about it except for page 160. But that feels harsh - I only really feel comfortable giving 1 star to books that are problematic or outright terrible. This book just... didn't have much going for it.
Going in, I knew that Cleo was 11. So I expected this to be aimed at a lower age level. But then her dad gets stabbed through the chest with a giant piece of metal pretty early on, so I wasn't sure. And then another character is mortally wounded and Cleo talks with them until they die. So... not sure of the age range for this, exactly.
The color scheme for this book was incredibly bland. It reminded me of the lighting in season 1 of The Office. And the aliens and their ships are just... so monochrome. They're the same color as their walls, for crying out loud.
I also found myself getting incredibly confused by the plot. There were some scenes that I thought were in the past, but they might've been the present, I think? And I still don't understand how the "slave" aliens work, how they copy people and take their memories - or do they just borrow them? I don't know, man. And then the characters don't have any questions?? How is no one else as lost as I am?
For an 11-year-old, Cleo has a remarkable emotional intelligence. It's fine, because I get that this is a graphic novel with aliens invading the Earth, but her and her alien handled stuff pretty dang well. It felt almost unrealistic at times, given the high stakes, but I didn't much mind.
Last note - the pacing. It's not great. Characters have these giant revelations between panels and change emotions on the flip of a coin. I'm pretty sure this is a middle-grade graphic novel, so it's not that big a deal, but it just stood out to me.
2/5 stars. I'll read book 2, since it's the last one and I am curious about the characters. This does bring up some interesting questions about what it means to be human, but the worldbuilding isn't developed enough for the message to hit.
Going in, I knew that Cleo was 11. So I expected this to be aimed at a lower age level. But then her dad gets stabbed through the chest with a giant piece of metal pretty early on, so I wasn't sure. And then another character is mortally wounded and Cleo talks with them until they die. So... not sure of the age range for this, exactly.
The color scheme for this book was incredibly bland. It reminded me of the lighting in season 1 of The Office. And the aliens and their ships are just... so monochrome. They're the same color as their walls, for crying out loud.
I also found myself getting incredibly confused by the plot. There were some scenes that I thought were in the past, but they might've been the present, I think? And I still don't understand how the "slave" aliens work, how they copy people and take their memories - or do they just borrow them? I don't know, man. And then the characters don't have any questions?? How is no one else as lost as I am?
For an 11-year-old, Cleo has a remarkable emotional intelligence. It's fine, because I get that this is a graphic novel with aliens invading the Earth, but her and her alien handled stuff pretty dang well. It felt almost unrealistic at times, given the high stakes, but I didn't much mind.
Last note - the pacing. It's not great. Characters have these giant revelations between panels and change emotions on the flip of a coin. I'm pretty sure this is a middle-grade graphic novel, so it's not that big a deal, but it just stood out to me.
2/5 stars. I'll read book 2, since it's the last one and I am curious about the characters. This does bring up some interesting questions about what it means to be human, but the worldbuilding isn't developed enough for the message to hit.
October 2, 2017
*actual rating is 4.5 stars*
I absolutely loved this graphic novel; it was close to perfection!
Cleo’s father is killed at the beginning of an alien invasion which starts in her hometown of Seattle. One of the aliens sees his death, but instead of killing Cleo as well, it shapeshifts into her father, attaining some of his memories in the process. Cleo and the dissident alien are able to fend for themselves, annihilating aliens on their path to figuring out how to take down the alien interlopers.
Here’s what made this graphic novel so unique:
The varying sizes of font – To represent a whisper they used a small font, medium font to represent regular speech, and large font to represent yelling. This seems like this is something that could be more common, but from the limited amount of graphic novels I have read, this is the first time I have seen it, or at least have taken note of it.
The detail work on the alien language – In one scene, Cleo has to turn on alien technology with a command in alien language. In order to represent the different pronunciations Cleo tries, the symbol in manipulated in minuscule ways, such as where the dot or line is placed on the alien letter. This level of attention to detail is stunning and shows how much love and work went into this project.
The relatability of Cleo – At only eleven years old, Cleo is a bit younger than your average young adult graphic novel heroine. Despite this, Cleo is easily relatable for an older reader. She is independent, which is partially due to her age and wanting to become more independent, but also because she knows that she does not have anyone to rely on in the world other than an alien who looks like her dad and is not necessarily worthy of her trust. She is tough, another quality is forced to acquire because of her father’s untimely demise. But, instead of wallowing, she immediately comes up with a plan, one that is not the easy way out, might I add, and tells the newcomer in her life what they are going to do. She is compassionate in an apocalyptic setting,
even though she is okay with the fact that the alien is killing his own kind, when it comes time to killing one on her own she becomes hit with a wave of nausea. Often times stories like these show girls who are able to pull themselves together after killing someone, however, Cleo’s reaction is probably the same as most sane people would have had. Slaughtering someone is not an easy feat, no matter what race the enemy is, so I am glad that they displayed the severity of it. She is in need the protection of the alien, another feature common to young adult literature is that upon losing the protection of others, the lead is able to take care of oneself. Granted, one reason Cleo is desperate for the help is because she is eleven, but I admit that even at my age, I am not sure I would be able to survive an alien invasion by myself. It shows that Cleo has the maturity to accept the help she needs to get by, while at the same time, she is wary of the help she is given.
The sequence with no words – Near the beginning of the book, during the alien invasion, there is a series of pages with no words on them. There are only the pictures to show just how horrified everyone is during the initial appearance of the aliens, and I think it demonstrates how speechless and frozen people become in the face of danger. The overall effect is stunning.
The relationship Cleo has with her dad – Cleo’s real dad is only in the book for a short time, but during that time and by the snippets throughout of how she interacts with the alien impersonating her dad, it is obvious that they had a beautiful relationship. Her dad was snarky as all dads can be, but was able to be caring and sweet without babying her. It seemed like he was her parent first, but also her closest friend.
Lifeformed is definitely worth the read for anyone who loves graphic novels, and the perfect graphic novel to read for those who are new to graphic novels.
I was given an ARC of this book from the publisher in return for an honest review.
I absolutely loved this graphic novel; it was close to perfection!
Cleo’s father is killed at the beginning of an alien invasion which starts in her hometown of Seattle. One of the aliens sees his death, but instead of killing Cleo as well, it shapeshifts into her father, attaining some of his memories in the process. Cleo and the dissident alien are able to fend for themselves, annihilating aliens on their path to figuring out how to take down the alien interlopers.
Here’s what made this graphic novel so unique:
The varying sizes of font – To represent a whisper they used a small font, medium font to represent regular speech, and large font to represent yelling. This seems like this is something that could be more common, but from the limited amount of graphic novels I have read, this is the first time I have seen it, or at least have taken note of it.
The detail work on the alien language – In one scene, Cleo has to turn on alien technology with a command in alien language. In order to represent the different pronunciations Cleo tries, the symbol in manipulated in minuscule ways, such as where the dot or line is placed on the alien letter. This level of attention to detail is stunning and shows how much love and work went into this project.
The relatability of Cleo – At only eleven years old, Cleo is a bit younger than your average young adult graphic novel heroine. Despite this, Cleo is easily relatable for an older reader. She is independent, which is partially due to her age and wanting to become more independent, but also because she knows that she does not have anyone to rely on in the world other than an alien who looks like her dad and is not necessarily worthy of her trust. She is tough, another quality is forced to acquire because of her father’s untimely demise. But, instead of wallowing, she immediately comes up with a plan, one that is not the easy way out, might I add, and tells the newcomer in her life what they are going to do. She is compassionate in an apocalyptic setting,
even though she is okay with the fact that the alien is killing his own kind, when it comes time to killing one on her own she becomes hit with a wave of nausea. Often times stories like these show girls who are able to pull themselves together after killing someone, however, Cleo’s reaction is probably the same as most sane people would have had. Slaughtering someone is not an easy feat, no matter what race the enemy is, so I am glad that they displayed the severity of it. She is in need the protection of the alien, another feature common to young adult literature is that upon losing the protection of others, the lead is able to take care of oneself. Granted, one reason Cleo is desperate for the help is because she is eleven, but I admit that even at my age, I am not sure I would be able to survive an alien invasion by myself. It shows that Cleo has the maturity to accept the help she needs to get by, while at the same time, she is wary of the help she is given.
The sequence with no words – Near the beginning of the book, during the alien invasion, there is a series of pages with no words on them. There are only the pictures to show just how horrified everyone is during the initial appearance of the aliens, and I think it demonstrates how speechless and frozen people become in the face of danger. The overall effect is stunning.
The relationship Cleo has with her dad – Cleo’s real dad is only in the book for a short time, but during that time and by the snippets throughout of how she interacts with the alien impersonating her dad, it is obvious that they had a beautiful relationship. Her dad was snarky as all dads can be, but was able to be caring and sweet without babying her. It seemed like he was her parent first, but also her closest friend.
Lifeformed is definitely worth the read for anyone who loves graphic novels, and the perfect graphic novel to read for those who are new to graphic novels.
I was given an ARC of this book from the publisher in return for an honest review.
December 19, 2017
True confession: As a baby boomer, aka oldster, I’m out of my element with graphic novels. Please bear that in mind if you read more of this review. There are some positive messages in Lifeformed and Cleo is a strong and resourceful and even loving character however it has the standard apocalyptic storyline with all its violence. Most of the story centers around Cleo’s relationship with her father and how they learn lifesaving skills.
I liked the graphics especially the sections where events were depicted without words. I also found it appropriate that the bad guy invaders were faceless, thoughtless blobs while Cleo and company became ever more human. For this reason this book would be appropriate even for younger, beginner readers depending on their parents’ discretion. The ending sets up a sequel.
Thank you to the publisher for providing an advance reader’s copy.
I liked the graphics especially the sections where events were depicted without words. I also found it appropriate that the bad guy invaders were faceless, thoughtless blobs while Cleo and company became ever more human. For this reason this book would be appropriate even for younger, beginner readers depending on their parents’ discretion. The ending sets up a sequel.
Thank you to the publisher for providing an advance reader’s copy.
December 13, 2017
A little too fast-paced plot wise for me but a good story about growing up and things we learn.
May 25, 2018
Holy shit that was good. I would like 500 more volumes in this world thanks.
April 15, 2020
4.5
When I first received Lifeformed in the mail I assumed I had made a mistake. It was small and didn't fit my usual purchase pattern for graphic novels. Lifeformed has turned out to be a pleasant surprise and full of character work and world building. If anyone is interested in the playlist noted in the book, it's actually on Spotify. Good list.
Why the 4.5?
It's not a classic and won't transcend the medium. I enjoyed the book a lot and found it had a consistent pace and structure. This is clearly a Labour of love storyline and it fits the young adult market. There's a volume 2 that I really want to read but sadly my US store is closed with CONVID-19 isolation. Even if it was open, good luck getting anything shipped. If this is sitting in your library and forgotten, make the time.
When I first received Lifeformed in the mail I assumed I had made a mistake. It was small and didn't fit my usual purchase pattern for graphic novels. Lifeformed has turned out to be a pleasant surprise and full of character work and world building. If anyone is interested in the playlist noted in the book, it's actually on Spotify. Good list.
Why the 4.5?
It's not a classic and won't transcend the medium. I enjoyed the book a lot and found it had a consistent pace and structure. This is clearly a Labour of love storyline and it fits the young adult market. There's a volume 2 that I really want to read but sadly my US store is closed with CONVID-19 isolation. Even if it was open, good luck getting anything shipped. If this is sitting in your library and forgotten, make the time.
March 23, 2023
El libro de hecho fue mucho más interesante de lo que pensé iba a ser. Me sorprendió mucho
Es sobre una muchacha de 11 años que cuando llega de la escuela se pone a bailar con su papá y cuando ve por la ventana había comenzado una invasión alienígena y aunque suene raro, la novela gráfica es enserio buena. Es interesante, tiene buenos giros, bueno explicación, bases, buenos personajes y una relación mute linda padre-hija lo cual le d aún toque hogareño a la historia.
Lo único malo de la historia es qué aveces sentía que se saltaban partes importante o de plano el libro que me tocó a mi estaba mal impreso, pero de ahí en adelante todo me gustó e incluso vi el precio de la siguiente parte y creo que me la compraré la siguiente semana.
3.4/5⭐️
Es sobre una muchacha de 11 años que cuando llega de la escuela se pone a bailar con su papá y cuando ve por la ventana había comenzado una invasión alienígena y aunque suene raro, la novela gráfica es enserio buena. Es interesante, tiene buenos giros, bueno explicación, bases, buenos personajes y una relación mute linda padre-hija lo cual le d aún toque hogareño a la historia.
Lo único malo de la historia es qué aveces sentía que se saltaban partes importante o de plano el libro que me tocó a mi estaba mal impreso, pero de ahí en adelante todo me gustó e incluso vi el precio de la siguiente parte y creo que me la compraré la siguiente semana.
3.4/5⭐️
March 11, 2020
Pretty good, but I wish it was longer.
August 7, 2020
This book didn't go quite how I was expecting, in a good way! Very enjoyable.
June 12, 2019
[I received a copy of this book through Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review.]
This comic reads quickly: the story flows from page to page, and there's no lagging behind. After the first few pages of Cleo’s life at school and with her father, with a short insight of what’s been happening behind the scenes, Invasion Day is here, and they both have to run for their lives. All the while, they to maintain a semblance of normalcy, such as when they find shelter at abandoned houses, living in the remnants of another family now gone or dead, or meet other survivors and have to make a quick choice between driving them away or being simply human and welcoming them.
The relationship between Cleo and Alex was a touching one. Very early on, it is obvious that her father won’t be who we met in the first chapter, and Cleo has to fight her distrust while not really having many other choices than either going with him or being all alone. Gradually, she learns to accept this new balance in her life, learn to follow at first, then fight a little, then fight more. And while she is obviously sad and has her small breaking points, she also keeps her smile and courage up, and doesn’t give up.
The downside of this fast pace is that it goes a little too quickly at times—especially when there are several panels without dialogues—and as a result, there isn’t that much room for character development. The latter is partly left to the reader to imagine, by filling in the blanks, but this is a somewhat uneventful process, and leaves a slight feeling of blankness at times.
Nevertheless, I did like this first volume, as well as its ending (both positive and at the same time highlighting the protagonists’ fight as “one against the world”, so to speak). 3 to 3.5 stars.
This comic reads quickly: the story flows from page to page, and there's no lagging behind. After the first few pages of Cleo’s life at school and with her father, with a short insight of what’s been happening behind the scenes, Invasion Day is here, and they both have to run for their lives. All the while, they to maintain a semblance of normalcy, such as when they find shelter at abandoned houses, living in the remnants of another family now gone or dead, or meet other survivors and have to make a quick choice between driving them away or being simply human and welcoming them.
The relationship between Cleo and Alex was a touching one. Very early on, it is obvious that her father won’t be who we met in the first chapter, and Cleo has to fight her distrust while not really having many other choices than either going with him or being all alone. Gradually, she learns to accept this new balance in her life, learn to follow at first, then fight a little, then fight more. And while she is obviously sad and has her small breaking points, she also keeps her smile and courage up, and doesn’t give up.
The downside of this fast pace is that it goes a little too quickly at times—especially when there are several panels without dialogues—and as a result, there isn’t that much room for character development. The latter is partly left to the reader to imagine, by filling in the blanks, but this is a somewhat uneventful process, and leaves a slight feeling of blankness at times.
Nevertheless, I did like this first volume, as well as its ending (both positive and at the same time highlighting the protagonists’ fight as “one against the world”, so to speak). 3 to 3.5 stars.
October 20, 2017
This actually read kind of like the outline for a movie. One that spends a week in the theater and then goes to DVD...or maybe just goes straight to DVD.
Good concept. However... It didn't pack the punch I thought it would and everything felt a little flat. The story was also familiar in an odd way, as if I watched or read something a lot like it before, but couldn't remember where or when. Because whatever gave me the deja-vu wasn't memorable enough to cause me to recall details like titles and such. Kind of like this book. Re-encountering it a year or few from now, I'll wonder if I read it. Then realize partway in that, yes, I did read it (or maybe a glitch in the Matrix).
Not to say it was awful, because it wasn't. I actually liked it...just not as much as I hoped I would.
Good concept. However... It didn't pack the punch I thought it would and everything felt a little flat. The story was also familiar in an odd way, as if I watched or read something a lot like it before, but couldn't remember where or when. Because whatever gave me the deja-vu wasn't memorable enough to cause me to recall details like titles and such. Kind of like this book. Re-encountering it a year or few from now, I'll wonder if I read it. Then realize partway in that, yes, I did read it (or maybe a glitch in the Matrix).
Not to say it was awful, because it wasn't. I actually liked it...just not as much as I hoped I would.
September 20, 2017
This is basically like Red Dawn meets War of the Worlds. An ordinary day for fifth grader Cleo and her dad is interrupted by an alien invasion. Cleo's father is killed, but a shapeshifting alien crashes and takes his place. Cleo and the alien then start walking through the countryside, fighting aliens and bonding, the alien learning to be human and Cleo learning to be strong.
This doesn't quite have the emotional depth of an actual novel or even a movie but it does a good job of making the reader care about the main characters. Since a lot of the pages don't have dialog you can breeze through this in 40-45 minutes.
This doesn't quite have the emotional depth of an actual novel or even a movie but it does a good job of making the reader care about the main characters. Since a lot of the pages don't have dialog you can breeze through this in 40-45 minutes.
May 20, 2020
What a great read! I really enjoyed the story line and the trust built between the two main characters. The energy and emotion from the alien overlord is palpable!
The illustrations were fantastic as well. I loved the use of color to convey settings, danger, and emotion. The section illustrations of Cleo's backpack really show the story progression. I also appreciate the "no aliens" shirt Cleo is wearing on the cover - it wonderfully mimics the Men Without Hats shirt that Alex wears, which almost looks like "no humans".
The illustrations were fantastic as well. I loved the use of color to convey settings, danger, and emotion. The section illustrations of Cleo's backpack really show the story progression. I also appreciate the "no aliens" shirt Cleo is wearing on the cover - it wonderfully mimics the Men Without Hats shirt that Alex wears, which almost looks like "no humans".
May 1, 2019
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A thoroughly enjoyable story about a young girl, her new father figure, and an alien invasion. Filled with small, quiet moments that make you really feel for the characters, this is a series we're very excited to keep an eye on.
A thoroughly enjoyable story about a young girl, her new father figure, and an alien invasion. Filled with small, quiet moments that make you really feel for the characters, this is a series we're very excited to keep an eye on.
October 23, 2023
I found Cleo's lack of of grief for her dad dying really strange. Everyone griefs in their own way and all that, but this is 11 year old kid who's companion takes the form of her dad not within two minuted of him dying. Cleo accepts this and joins him in his quest against the alien invaders without any issue. Is this how a kid would react? I don't know, but it is interesting to think about at least.
February 7, 2018
This is a read-in-one-sitting kind of book. The story is compelling, the art and action sequences are very well done, and the characters feel quite real. The synopsis is a little spoilery, so I don't recommend reading it if you want the full "feels" effect. Last of Us meets alien invasion, and it was done very well.
May 1, 2018
Fantastic sci-fi graphic novel for young adults! I was won over in the first few pages when Cleo tells her dad not to call her "dude." Cleo is a great example of a strong female protagonist, nuanced and flawed, but I think the story will appeal to both girls and boys. Also, as a former record store geek, I thought the music bucket list was great.
July 14, 2019
The art style did not match the tone of the book at all, which by rights should have been very dark & gritty (people die all over the place in this comic). It went back and forth between flashbacks & present day with no warning. It was very choppy writing. Cleo makes no sense as a character, and I didn’t believe her character “arc”. I finished it but I won’t be looking into the sequel.
July 22, 2022
Absolutely incredible.
I loved this book and though the art isn’t my favorite style, it works well with the story and intended audience, and there is a lot of emotion and thought in the character’s faces (it also ends up looking less gory during the violent parts).
Good characters and action. Great story and pacing.
Well done all around - I only want more! On to “Hearts and Minds”!
I loved this book and though the art isn’t my favorite style, it works well with the story and intended audience, and there is a lot of emotion and thought in the character’s faces (it also ends up looking less gory during the violent parts).
Good characters and action. Great story and pacing.
Well done all around - I only want more! On to “Hearts and Minds”!
May 2, 2019
This was a pretty cute graphic novel about a young girl during an alien invasion. The art style was good and the story and pacing were all well done. I’d recommend this to kids who like graphic novels like the Amulet series.
July 11, 2021
Aliens have invaded and Cleo finds that one has been impersonating her Dad. A teenage girl must learn to fight for the sake of her friends and her home, even if she has lost those closest to her. Interesting story about survival, finding your purpose, and new relationships.
November 11, 2021
An easy read-in-one-sitting graphic novel about resiliency, grit, and courage in the face of personal tragedy and world-wide destruction during an alien invasion. A great young adult story, with beautiful art. Looking forward to reading the next one!
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December 26, 2022This book was a DNF for me. I’m not really sure what it was, but I just couldn’t get into it. Maybe the abrupt change in perspectives? Possibly the lack of connection to the characters? Either way, I really wanted to like this, but it just fell flat for me.
November 21, 2023
It’s a quick light-hearted read! The story is simple and straightforward, but the characters of Cleo and the dad are sweet and relatable enough to maintain my engagement, I’ll definitely be looking at finishing the series :)
If you’ve got half an hour to burn, this wouldn’t be a bad pick.
If you’ve got half an hour to burn, this wouldn’t be a bad pick.
August 15, 2024
You know, I knew her dad died pretty quickly because of the synopsis, but I was still absolutely shocked when the scene came up. The setting of a post-apocalyptic world due to the alien invasion was interesting, and I thought the dynamic between Cleo and the alien was great.
December 30, 2017
A fun sci-fi adventure. The major flaw is that most of its emotional moments don't really hit, they're just a bit to rushed. Still a fun, quick read overall.
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