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Cloudia & Rex
After losing their dad, twelve-year-old Cloudia and her kid sister Rex are taken on a road trip by their mother, who is having a hard time dealing with the stress of sudden single-motherhood. When their car is blasted off the road by a strange bolt from the sky, the kids find themselves with strange abilities—Cloudia has super strength, and Rex is . . . a woolly rhino. It seems they’ve been possessed by two twin gods, Thanatos and Hypnos, who are fleeing the god-realm which is being overtaken by the High Waveform, a single consuming entity. Their mission is to use the girls to ferry the remaining fleeing gods to the World Tree, where a new realm of gods can be reborn. It’s all a lot for a twelve year old to fully appreciate until the weight of the responsibility catches up with her.
88 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 11, 2017
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December 5, 2017
+Digital arc gently provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review+
A mother and two daughters are moving after the father death, amidst the odiosities of the older daughter who is about to turn thirteen, when falls over the family, literally from heaven, a pantheon of gods that are fleeing from their own destruction.
First thought: what a mess!
Mix a bunch of all-you-can-think mythological mumbo-jumbo add senseless plot dump over one annoying unbereable adolescent and shake.
The authors apparently were trying for some significance about death and rebirth, and I been way generous and imaginative here. Because Cloudia is the class of child that made you thank for being childless, ug, what a obnoxious girl. The bunch or gods are over the place and you couldn't understand what this is about the destructors.
1* plot
3* art
Maybe next time better use Rex. I like the wooly rhino.
A mother and two daughters are moving after the father death, amidst the odiosities of the older daughter who is about to turn thirteen, when falls over the family, literally from heaven, a pantheon of gods that are fleeing from their own destruction.
First thought: what a mess!
Mix a bunch of all-you-can-think mythological mumbo-jumbo add senseless plot dump over one annoying unbereable adolescent and shake.
The authors apparently were trying for some significance about death and rebirth, and I been way generous and imaginative here. Because Cloudia is the class of child that made you thank for being childless, ug, what a obnoxious girl. The bunch or gods are over the place and you couldn't understand what this is about the destructors.
1* plot
3* art
Maybe next time better use Rex. I like the wooly rhino.
November 10, 2017
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
This was a really cute story and I loved the art, but I think the whole thing would have benefited from being a bit longer. Things moved a little bit too fast and right when I was getting into it then it was over! But I really liked the characters and there was a really cool blend of different mythologies and also mixing that with modern technology. It's a good quick read but it definitely made me wish there was more.
This was a really cute story and I loved the art, but I think the whole thing would have benefited from being a bit longer. Things moved a little bit too fast and right when I was getting into it then it was over! But I really liked the characters and there was a really cool blend of different mythologies and also mixing that with modern technology. It's a good quick read but it definitely made me wish there was more.
December 29, 2017
Story of a mother and her two daughters, one of who is a snotty little teenager, the kind of which makes you regret ever having children. They are visited by forgotten gods who are fleeing from a god who is trying to kill off all other gods. The story is intriguing, but confusing at times, especially when the gods get involved. The art is quite good, but wasn't a fan of the muted purple color palette. It's a quick read at only 60 pages of story.
Received a review copy from Lion forge and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Received a review copy from Lion forge and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
December 20, 2017
*I received this book as an eARC from Diamond Book Distributors via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
This comic is a story about a family that gets involved with world-ending gods. The gods in this story come from every religion. It is an interesting concept that each god exists as long as mortals have at least a cursory understanding of them. I liked that the story takes place on December 21, 2012.
The vibe of this comic reminds me of Saga and Jupiter Ascending. It's the modern world, but there is crazy fantastical things happening. The family gets powers from gods fleeing from their own demise. One girl starts transforming into extinct animals. Another has a phone possessed by gods. I liked seeing these ancient gods interacting with modern technology.
This is a fun, imaginative, and somewhat messy story. I enjoyed it and give this graphic novel a 4/5. I would definitely read a second volume.
This comic is a story about a family that gets involved with world-ending gods. The gods in this story come from every religion. It is an interesting concept that each god exists as long as mortals have at least a cursory understanding of them. I liked that the story takes place on December 21, 2012.
The vibe of this comic reminds me of Saga and Jupiter Ascending. It's the modern world, but there is crazy fantastical things happening. The family gets powers from gods fleeing from their own demise. One girl starts transforming into extinct animals. Another has a phone possessed by gods. I liked seeing these ancient gods interacting with modern technology.
This is a fun, imaginative, and somewhat messy story. I enjoyed it and give this graphic novel a 4/5. I would definitely read a second volume.
December 7, 2017
This graphic novel did not disappoint, delving into the supernatural alongside teenage angst and grief, as these Afro-Latinx family strategized to move forward against forces of destruction!
January 21, 2018
(received from netgalley for review)
Art: Kind of ultraviolet look
Story: Halfway confused by certain events in the story did not like that, liked the art, the daughter is the typically written teen (actually not necessarily something you see in young adult books but more in television/movies), in the end I feel it was okay but not something I’d probably continue
Art: Kind of ultraviolet look
Story: Halfway confused by certain events in the story did not like that, liked the art, the daughter is the typically written teen (actually not necessarily something you see in young adult books but more in television/movies), in the end I feel it was okay but not something I’d probably continue
December 7, 2017
I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Sadly, I cannot recommend this graphic novel. While the art is interesting and the character designs are good, the actual story is a bit of a mess and the characters irritating - especially the overly bratty kid!
Not for me - though I do like the art work!
Sadly, I cannot recommend this graphic novel. While the art is interesting and the character designs are good, the actual story is a bit of a mess and the characters irritating - especially the overly bratty kid!
Not for me - though I do like the art work!
November 4, 2017
On the surface it looks like a ordinary superhero comic but this is so much more. Strong topics such as grief and love are covered in this comic.
September 21, 2020
I really enjoyed the characters and the premise of the story, but parts were super confusing and rushed.
November 6, 2017
I received a free ARC of this from Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors. This in no way affected my review.
Publication Date: 28th November 2017
Review Date: 06th November 2017
Cloudia & Rex was good. I enjoyed it enough to maybe consider getting a copy or borrowing a copy when it comes out to reread it. The story is firm enough, and it's definitely nice to see strong black characters, especially strong black female ones, through the story. There is plenty of science fiction, there is plenty of mythology - it's like a comic version of Percy Jackson meeting Star Wars.
The story was all there, it's something I was definitely interested in, but unfortunately, the ARC was so small, it took me an hour to get through this entire comic. I was squinting throughout the whole thing trying to read such tiny lettering, it gave me a migraine, and it really, really turned me off the comic. It's good, but the amount I had to go through to read it was just horrific.
Story wise, this is great, I definitely recommend it. If you're looking at getting this in ARC... I would personally say wait until it comes out, and borrow it from a library or a friend, or buy it.
Publication Date: 28th November 2017
Review Date: 06th November 2017
Cloudia & Rex was good. I enjoyed it enough to maybe consider getting a copy or borrowing a copy when it comes out to reread it. The story is firm enough, and it's definitely nice to see strong black characters, especially strong black female ones, through the story. There is plenty of science fiction, there is plenty of mythology - it's like a comic version of Percy Jackson meeting Star Wars.
The story was all there, it's something I was definitely interested in, but unfortunately, the ARC was so small, it took me an hour to get through this entire comic. I was squinting throughout the whole thing trying to read such tiny lettering, it gave me a migraine, and it really, really turned me off the comic. It's good, but the amount I had to go through to read it was just horrific.
Story wise, this is great, I definitely recommend it. If you're looking at getting this in ARC... I would personally say wait until it comes out, and borrow it from a library or a friend, or buy it.
January 11, 2018
Cloudia and her sister Rex lost their father recently and their mother decides to move away. Meanwhile, Gods and Goddesses are escaping from their world to save themselves. Cloudia's family and these entities collide: Rex becomes a rhino, and Cloudia's phone has the powerful entities inside.
Cloudia is dealing with her grief, sadness, and anger. She is trying to accept what happened with his father. Her feelings are raw and complex, and she's a wonderful character. Well, the three women are very complex and I liked them. I mean, I'm here for afro-latinas with magic and powers.
The story is a little bit confusing, but the art is beautiful, I really liked the palette of violets and pinks. Once I got what it was happening, I enjoyed Cloudia and Rex a lot. I like books about gods and goddesses, especially when there are many different cultures together. I don't know, I think it shows perfectly the diversity of the world and how different religions can coexist together.
Ulises Farinas's book surprised me, I wasn't expecting a discussion about grief, family and learning to grow from the pain. It was heartwarming to see Cloudia's journey. And I seriously need more from these characters. Pretty please?
Copy received through netgalley in exhange an honest review.
Cloudia is dealing with her grief, sadness, and anger. She is trying to accept what happened with his father. Her feelings are raw and complex, and she's a wonderful character. Well, the three women are very complex and I liked them. I mean, I'm here for afro-latinas with magic and powers.
The story is a little bit confusing, but the art is beautiful, I really liked the palette of violets and pinks. Once I got what it was happening, I enjoyed Cloudia and Rex a lot. I like books about gods and goddesses, especially when there are many different cultures together. I don't know, I think it shows perfectly the diversity of the world and how different religions can coexist together.
Ulises Farinas's book surprised me, I wasn't expecting a discussion about grief, family and learning to grow from the pain. It was heartwarming to see Cloudia's journey. And I seriously need more from these characters. Pretty please?
Copy received through netgalley in exhange an honest review.
January 13, 2019
'Cloudia and Rex' by Ulises Farinas with art by Erick Freitas is a weird story with weird art, but I kind of liked it.
Cloudia and Rex are sisters and they are moving to Seattle with their mother. For no given reason, a group of gods trying to stop the end of the world get involved in their lives. Cloudia finds she has super strength, and Rex can turn into any animal she likes (for Rex, this is mostly extinct animals). The opposing gods seem to be easily foiled by technology like Cloudia's smart phone.
The art is strange and strangely colored, but I like the choices that Freitas has made here. The story has some abrupt transitions that felt a little confusing. It's a short story at only 3 included issues, but I liked the story it told.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Cloudia and Rex are sisters and they are moving to Seattle with their mother. For no given reason, a group of gods trying to stop the end of the world get involved in their lives. Cloudia finds she has super strength, and Rex can turn into any animal she likes (for Rex, this is mostly extinct animals). The opposing gods seem to be easily foiled by technology like Cloudia's smart phone.
The art is strange and strangely colored, but I like the choices that Freitas has made here. The story has some abrupt transitions that felt a little confusing. It's a short story at only 3 included issues, but I liked the story it told.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Diamond Book Distributors and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
February 27, 2018
Inventive character designs and lush landscapes colored in otherworldly tones of purples and blues make for a fun fantasy romp. The main character Cloudia, despite her somewhat prissy teenage attitude towards her mother, is instantly likeable for her humorous quips and barbs. A couple of the twists and turns of the narrative caught me off guard in the best of ways. The book isn’t perfect, it’s a bit rushed, but it’s very fun!
April 2, 2018
Oh my glob the finale/solution is truly great! I laughed and cheered out loud. Won’t spoil anything. What a terrific mini series!
February 6, 2018
Goodreads Synopsis:
A lushly rendered supernatural fantasy that follows two girls and their mother who find themselves in the middle of a vast, supernatural exodus. On their journey Cloudia is bestowed the powers of hundreds of different gods, but even those don't help her come to terms with the death of her father.
My Review:
I received a copy of Cloudia and Rex from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book is incredible. It's story is just so unique and I would never have been able to think this up. The art also matches it really well. I wasn't sure what I was getting into at first but once I actually sat down and read it I was pleasantly surprised. It holds your attention well.
The story itself is of a girl named Cloudia, of course, and her sister Rex, who after a mysterious flash and a car crash, has transformed into a rhinosaraus. The girls, along with their mother, are then confronted by otherworldly beings, and are transported to a world completely unlike their own. I really enjoyed reading this book, and although it's a super short read, i definitely recommend you check it out if you get the chance.
Here's a link to the book on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.ca/Cloudia-Rex-Vol...
Thanks for reading! Check out this review and more at my blog.
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A lushly rendered supernatural fantasy that follows two girls and their mother who find themselves in the middle of a vast, supernatural exodus. On their journey Cloudia is bestowed the powers of hundreds of different gods, but even those don't help her come to terms with the death of her father.
My Review:
I received a copy of Cloudia and Rex from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book is incredible. It's story is just so unique and I would never have been able to think this up. The art also matches it really well. I wasn't sure what I was getting into at first but once I actually sat down and read it I was pleasantly surprised. It holds your attention well.
The story itself is of a girl named Cloudia, of course, and her sister Rex, who after a mysterious flash and a car crash, has transformed into a rhinosaraus. The girls, along with their mother, are then confronted by otherworldly beings, and are transported to a world completely unlike their own. I really enjoyed reading this book, and although it's a super short read, i definitely recommend you check it out if you get the chance.
Here's a link to the book on Amazon!
https://www.amazon.ca/Cloudia-Rex-Vol...
Thanks for reading! Check out this review and more at my blog.
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November 7, 2017
I jumped at the chance to review this book because I've been seeing a lot of images on tumblr and even on bleedingcool.com, which made mention of the comic a year ago. Thanks to NetGalley I was able to provide you guys with a honest review.
Okay first I would like to say that I think art style took some getting used to not in a it was horrible way just a I'm not used to reading books with this particular art style.
Once I did though I enjoyed the stellar characters the storyline was fun, although it jumped very quickly into the stereotype of the teenage girl and went heavy handed with that, I enjoyed the story. I think it's interesting to see a black family, especially that's mostly/all women, interact and deal with this issue of gods and goddesses imbuing themselves into the family and change their already semi-chaotic world. The design for the god killers were amazing and gorgeously done and unique especially in a story with already pretty unique looking characters.
The only negatives that I have for this story so far are that it jumped into the daughter being tech heavy and being your stereotypical teenage girl and the quickness of change of character besides that I really loved where this story was going and hopefully we get a continuation of the series.
Okay first I would like to say that I think art style took some getting used to not in a it was horrible way just a I'm not used to reading books with this particular art style.
Once I did though I enjoyed the stellar characters the storyline was fun, although it jumped very quickly into the stereotype of the teenage girl and went heavy handed with that, I enjoyed the story. I think it's interesting to see a black family, especially that's mostly/all women, interact and deal with this issue of gods and goddesses imbuing themselves into the family and change their already semi-chaotic world. The design for the god killers were amazing and gorgeously done and unique especially in a story with already pretty unique looking characters.
The only negatives that I have for this story so far are that it jumped into the daughter being tech heavy and being your stereotypical teenage girl and the quickness of change of character besides that I really loved where this story was going and hopefully we get a continuation of the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 26, 2017
A strange graphic novel that doesn’t do a good job of explaining things. It goes from a quick intro about a human family moving to a new city straight into gods—particularly Death—and annihilation, with some Aztec warrior-looking creature as the bad guy, both powerful and psychologically slimy. But without any attempt at explaining, it lost me right away.
Thankfully it had plenty of funny moments. For instance, it’s not just looking at phones that causes car crashes; it’s trying to swipe them from your teenage daughter in the back seat too.
Best line: “We are trapped inside of a teenage girl.” Words no god ever wants to say.
Other winners: “I am quivering in irony.” And “Where the heck is my superhuman mom strength? I’m supposed to get braver and stronger when my child is missing!”
That is the least scary Death ever. Plushies of him would sell out.
The ending is so Wrath of Khan, but everything else is so confusing. Lots of color, plenty of humor, but I wish I hadn’t bothered trying to understand the story.
Thankfully it had plenty of funny moments. For instance, it’s not just looking at phones that causes car crashes; it’s trying to swipe them from your teenage daughter in the back seat too.
Best line: “We are trapped inside of a teenage girl.” Words no god ever wants to say.
Other winners: “I am quivering in irony.” And “Where the heck is my superhuman mom strength? I’m supposed to get braver and stronger when my child is missing!”
That is the least scary Death ever. Plushies of him would sell out.
The ending is so Wrath of Khan, but everything else is so confusing. Lots of color, plenty of humor, but I wish I hadn’t bothered trying to understand the story.
January 18, 2018
I will say that this story is certainly ambitious. The cover art is cool but the rest is less polished. I cannot give this more than two stars. Cloudia is one of the most unlikable characters I have come across in a while. The synopsis is a fairly accurate description of what happens but when you read it you are dumped into the middle of the conflict causing the supernatural exodus without any context or real connection to what else is going on. Cloudia is in the process of moving with her mother and her sister Rex when things quickly get out of hand and then turn complicated with the introduction of the various gods and the entity trying to consume them. The resolution was convenient and unimaginative
December 27, 2017
This is wicked weird!
As the comic opens, I can only say, “What the…?”
I like the design. It’s really different.
And I don’t think I’ve ever seen angels portrayed like they are really described in the Bible!
It gets a little confusing at times, but overall, I like the story. There are just some parts that are a tad unclear. This is one of the things I find with sequential art - when the story is told in pictures, if the pictures aren’t perfectly clear, the story sometimes isn’t clear.
But also, when it’s part of the art and the art is the story, that’s sometimes the beauty of it.
I thought it was worth reading, and I’d pick up something by these writers and artists again.
Thanks to NetGalley and Diamond Distributors for a copy in return for an honest review.
As the comic opens, I can only say, “What the…?”
I like the design. It’s really different.
And I don’t think I’ve ever seen angels portrayed like they are really described in the Bible!
It gets a little confusing at times, but overall, I like the story. There are just some parts that are a tad unclear. This is one of the things I find with sequential art - when the story is told in pictures, if the pictures aren’t perfectly clear, the story sometimes isn’t clear.
But also, when it’s part of the art and the art is the story, that’s sometimes the beauty of it.
I thought it was worth reading, and I’d pick up something by these writers and artists again.
Thanks to NetGalley and Diamond Distributors for a copy in return for an honest review.
December 2, 2017
That crunching sound you can hear is each and every world mythology (plus some tosh about the High Waveline, or something) colliding with the world of three black females, mother and two daughters, for the sake of the universe. Oh, and if that wasn't enough, all the recent Doctor Who regeneration SFX are dragged into things, just because. The book has huge problems, ranging from the annoying (the chief daughter is just a brat, and nobody here is even likeable), to the seriously awkward (the artwork doesn't let us tell the characters apart, and all the action scenes are badly directed) to the over-arching - namely, it's a huge helluva mess. Still, kudos for failing so dramatically and on such a scale. One and a half stars.
November 9, 2017
I can honestly say that there is not one aspect of Cloudia & Rex that works in the same way as any other graphic novel I have read. The book is colorful and has many layers in the way it operates. The central characters guide the story, but boy does it go in some interesting directions. All the while, the panels unfold, each one sharing something new and interesting.
There are mythical characters and an entire creative universe at work here that left me wanting more by the end of the book. This was a highly imaginative read, and I would be glad to see more work from this creative team.
There are mythical characters and an entire creative universe at work here that left me wanting more by the end of the book. This was a highly imaginative read, and I would be glad to see more work from this creative team.
December 20, 2017
I really wanted to love this as there were many elements I typically enjoy in a graphic novel (the art, female leads, fantasy) but overall I felt this really suffered from rushed pacing. We didn't have enough time to grow attached to or learn more about Cloudia and her family, it made some parts hard to follow, and overall it just lessened the emotional weight of important moments. I would like to read more work from this author in the future but this one didn't land for me.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
December 20, 2017
*voluntarily and honestly reviewed the ARC I received from NetGalley*
This was a surprisingly okay read. It's my first time with these authors, and I took a chance on this series. I'm both cool with it and thinking that I may or may not read any more from them. I liked the illustrations. The dialogue was a little lacking. I didn't know where the story line was going and it didn't flow for me as much. The ending seemed abrupt and just overall I'm gonna say this isn't for me.
This was a surprisingly okay read. It's my first time with these authors, and I took a chance on this series. I'm both cool with it and thinking that I may or may not read any more from them. I liked the illustrations. The dialogue was a little lacking. I didn't know where the story line was going and it didn't flow for me as much. The ending seemed abrupt and just overall I'm gonna say this isn't for me.
December 28, 2017
I received this through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the art. It's bright, vibrant, and different. I really like the concept, it's unique and the three main characters kick serious butt. However, the story itself was lacking. It felt really rushed and for me, it just didn't flow nicely.
I loved the art. It's bright, vibrant, and different. I really like the concept, it's unique and the three main characters kick serious butt. However, the story itself was lacking. It felt really rushed and for me, it just didn't flow nicely.
November 4, 2018
I want to love it more because of the diversity and nifty illustraton but the plot is thin and Cloudia is portrayed so negatively. I dunno that tweens would like the whole "only care about my phone schtick."
October 24, 2017
A great three-part story about a mother and her two daughters who given god-like powers. It's also a story about grief, acceptance, and love.
November 29, 2017
I enjoyed this story!
May 1, 2019
Just really cliched.
February 24, 2018
I received a copy of Cloudia and Rex from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
The concept behind Cloudia and Rex is a pretty interesting one, at its core. A mother and her two daughters (Cloudia and Rex, the namesakes of the graphic novel) are heading out on a journey to find a new life for themselves. However, what they find along the way isn’t something any of them could have predicted; gods and a war or celestials (and thus for life itself).
In actuality Cloudia and Rex was a bit of a letdown, and I feel bad saying that. The dialogue was pretty childish (even when considering that two of the characters are children themselves) and felt like it was ninety percent shouting (not exactly a relaxing read). Because of this I never really got attached to any of the characters, so I didn’t really worry about their safety, or feel for their sacrifices.
The plot was pretty rushed as well. I think I would have liked this much more had it been double in length, allowing us time to first get to know the girls, the celestials, and then finally the plot. Instead it all kind of ended up all mashed together. Not only was this off-putting, but it was confusing as well.
I loved the twist about the cell phone, and how the gods thought it was important. I’m not sure if this was thrown in as a joke or not, but it was really a stroke of brilliance. If that had been more of a focal point, I think I would have liked this series a whole lot more.
My complaints about the dialogue and plot aside, the artwork was lovely. I really enjoyed seeing the way the artist decided to represent each god, and the color palettes that went with them. I would love to see more work from this artist, so I sincerely hope they continue doing what they’re doing.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
The concept behind Cloudia and Rex is a pretty interesting one, at its core. A mother and her two daughters (Cloudia and Rex, the namesakes of the graphic novel) are heading out on a journey to find a new life for themselves. However, what they find along the way isn’t something any of them could have predicted; gods and a war or celestials (and thus for life itself).
In actuality Cloudia and Rex was a bit of a letdown, and I feel bad saying that. The dialogue was pretty childish (even when considering that two of the characters are children themselves) and felt like it was ninety percent shouting (not exactly a relaxing read). Because of this I never really got attached to any of the characters, so I didn’t really worry about their safety, or feel for their sacrifices.
The plot was pretty rushed as well. I think I would have liked this much more had it been double in length, allowing us time to first get to know the girls, the celestials, and then finally the plot. Instead it all kind of ended up all mashed together. Not only was this off-putting, but it was confusing as well.
I loved the twist about the cell phone, and how the gods thought it was important. I’m not sure if this was thrown in as a joke or not, but it was really a stroke of brilliance. If that had been more of a focal point, I think I would have liked this series a whole lot more.
My complaints about the dialogue and plot aside, the artwork was lovely. I really enjoyed seeing the way the artist decided to represent each god, and the color palettes that went with them. I would love to see more work from this artist, so I sincerely hope they continue doing what they’re doing.
For more reviews, check out Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks
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November 14, 2021My review was first posted on Northern Plunder, you can read more of my reviews there too.
Cloudia and Rex was available to download and read on NetGalley so I did on a whim because the cover looked cool. Oh and the synopsis had me interested too.
What I didn’t know what was that it was only 80 pages.
Cloudia and Rex had a lot going for it. But a lot missing.
So I’ll break it down as softly and simply as possible to avoid any major spoilers.
Things I liked
> correctly portrays 2 children of different ages
> each character acts in ways one would consider to be correct
> they’re unique and identifiable even in such a short book
> it was interesting to see them all cope with their loss in a variety
> it worked puberty into the storyline very well too
Things I didn’t liked
> not enough expansion on the gods, so if you don’t know about god already you may be a little confused by their powers or relevance
> it was too short, it really would’ve benefited from even a few extra pages to allow us to get more familiar with each character
> it felt like it ended very abruptly
I would happily read more about these characters and more by these authors, the world, rules, and magical elements were so lovely. I just really needed more.
One last thing, I really enjoyed the art as it complimented the story well with it bright and vibrant colours too.
Cloudia and Rex was available to download and read on NetGalley so I did on a whim because the cover looked cool. Oh and the synopsis had me interested too.
What I didn’t know what was that it was only 80 pages.
Cloudia and Rex had a lot going for it. But a lot missing.
So I’ll break it down as softly and simply as possible to avoid any major spoilers.
Things I liked
> correctly portrays 2 children of different ages
> each character acts in ways one would consider to be correct
> they’re unique and identifiable even in such a short book
> it was interesting to see them all cope with their loss in a variety
> it worked puberty into the storyline very well too
Things I didn’t liked
> not enough expansion on the gods, so if you don’t know about god already you may be a little confused by their powers or relevance
> it was too short, it really would’ve benefited from even a few extra pages to allow us to get more familiar with each character
> it felt like it ended very abruptly
I would happily read more about these characters and more by these authors, the world, rules, and magical elements were so lovely. I just really needed more.
One last thing, I really enjoyed the art as it complimented the story well with it bright and vibrant colours too.
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