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Nightmare in Savannah
Alexa moves to Savannah to get away from her past. Too bad her past is a Google search away and her parent’s criminal acts quickly make her an outcast. Good thing Fae, Chloe, & Skye aren’t high on the social ladder and give Alexa a group to feel comfortable in. But after a long night of debauchery they transform into the town’s worst nightmare; Fairies.
177 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2021
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August 23, 2021
The Craft with fairies. Four teenage girls discover they have powers and go after those who bullied them. The writing was really hamfisted. The art looks unfinished and the coloring is certainly unfinished as some kind of poor artistic choice. I wanted to like this much more than I did.
Received a review copy from Maverick and NetGalley.
Received a review copy from Maverick and NetGalley.
July 8, 2021
Nightmare in Savannah is a fun, kooky take on fairies. Honestly, it was a nice book to read especially with how fast it moves. It kept me interested every step of the way.
The illustrations weren't my favourite style, but they work with the story. It's just a personal preference or taste of mine that it conflicts with, nothing more.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
The illustrations weren't my favourite style, but they work with the story. It's just a personal preference or taste of mine that it conflicts with, nothing more.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
October 18, 2021
Review originally posted here: https://sammythecritic.blogspot.com/2...
Rating: 2.5/5
Synopsis: After rebuilding her life in Savannah, Alexa joins a clique of girls at her new high school who turns out to be more mysterious and eerie than expected.
My Thoughts: As a little caveat, this review will be messier than usual since I had a hard time downloading and scrolling through my ARC copy due to a hefty few technical issues that made the reading experience more lengthy and lethargic, only amplifying some of the problems I have with this book.
Plot and Pacing (2.5/5) – The outcast new kid on the block trope at play here isn’t particularly unique, but I liked how the protagonist quickly found a group she fitted into instead of getting bullied for most of the story. However, I thought the friend group was introduced too soon which seemed to defeat the point of even bringing up Alexa’s parents’ criminal history as a catalyst as it never becomes a center of conflict afterward. These rushed-over aspects extend over to the entire volume’s pacing as the plot kept jumping from one point to another which made the overarching conflict pretty confusing. There were pages of factoids interspersed throughout to explain the lore but it mostly just broke the immersion for me and would have been better suited if placed at the beginning or end of the story.
Characters (2.8/5) – Due to the rocky pacing, the cast’s characterizations felt underdeveloped which is more disappointing considering how interesting some of them were such as the MC Alexa herself, her grandfather, and Fae. The budding romance between Alexa and Skye was cute though and did play a decently good role in the plot.
Art (5/5) – This is the only category in which I would grade above average due to how distinctive it was. Namely, I loved the predominantly purple/violet color scheme mixed with black backgrounds which successfully sold the creepy, supernatural overtone the series is aiming for. The same can be said for the expressive and diverse character expressions and fashion choices. Meanwhile, the composition did a convincing job in evoking certain moods, an example of which being the fragmented panels during the eerier scenes which evokes an uncanny dreamy quality. More specifically, the campfire party scene was an apt demonstration of this.
Final Thoughts: Nightmare in Savannah was no nightmare to finish quality-wise, but it sure was no trick-or-treater’s delight either though I might give the second volume a chance if there is one. However, if you’re a fan of YA supernatural tales, perhaps the art might make up for the wonky plotting.
Rating: 2.5/5
Synopsis: After rebuilding her life in Savannah, Alexa joins a clique of girls at her new high school who turns out to be more mysterious and eerie than expected.
My Thoughts: As a little caveat, this review will be messier than usual since I had a hard time downloading and scrolling through my ARC copy due to a hefty few technical issues that made the reading experience more lengthy and lethargic, only amplifying some of the problems I have with this book.
Plot and Pacing (2.5/5) – The outcast new kid on the block trope at play here isn’t particularly unique, but I liked how the protagonist quickly found a group she fitted into instead of getting bullied for most of the story. However, I thought the friend group was introduced too soon which seemed to defeat the point of even bringing up Alexa’s parents’ criminal history as a catalyst as it never becomes a center of conflict afterward. These rushed-over aspects extend over to the entire volume’s pacing as the plot kept jumping from one point to another which made the overarching conflict pretty confusing. There were pages of factoids interspersed throughout to explain the lore but it mostly just broke the immersion for me and would have been better suited if placed at the beginning or end of the story.
Characters (2.8/5) – Due to the rocky pacing, the cast’s characterizations felt underdeveloped which is more disappointing considering how interesting some of them were such as the MC Alexa herself, her grandfather, and Fae. The budding romance between Alexa and Skye was cute though and did play a decently good role in the plot.
Art (5/5) – This is the only category in which I would grade above average due to how distinctive it was. Namely, I loved the predominantly purple/violet color scheme mixed with black backgrounds which successfully sold the creepy, supernatural overtone the series is aiming for. The same can be said for the expressive and diverse character expressions and fashion choices. Meanwhile, the composition did a convincing job in evoking certain moods, an example of which being the fragmented panels during the eerier scenes which evokes an uncanny dreamy quality. More specifically, the campfire party scene was an apt demonstration of this.
Final Thoughts: Nightmare in Savannah was no nightmare to finish quality-wise, but it sure was no trick-or-treater’s delight either though I might give the second volume a chance if there is one. However, if you’re a fan of YA supernatural tales, perhaps the art might make up for the wonky plotting.
May 23, 2022
Oof. Weird and intriguing fairy concepts but nothing holding it together in plot, logic, or even characters.
April 15, 2022
4.5/5stars
*ARC provided by the publisher*
Ya'll I loved this!! This graphic novel is SO much fun - it's the perfect campy, ridiculous, but also spooky vibes that I love in the horror genre. I honestly feel like this would have been the perfect Disney Channel movie - but not the crappy new ones, I'm talking like Halloweentown or Twitches or movies like that. The vibes are IMMACULATE.
I also adored all the queer and queer-supporting characters we got. We have on-page bisexuality, ladies loving ladies, and asexuality (even with a definition provided for "allosexual"!!)
I would have honestly loved this to be fleshed out further than just a 1-book story. This could have been several volumes long and I would have read all of them!
Definitely recommend as an October/Halloween read to break up all the spooky/intense horror with some good old fashion fun, queer characters getting into campy, spooky hijinks.
edit:
I see a lot of reviews talking about the pacing being bad in this and I will say it would have been better being a bit more fleshed out, but I had no problem in it! Sometimes a quick story is very refreshing rather than getting miniscule details about every little thing.
Also several reviews said they didn't like the art style and I can't disagree more! I ADORED this art style - I think the color palette is beautiful and the style PERFECTLY fits the spooky vibes!!
*ARC provided by the publisher*
Ya'll I loved this!! This graphic novel is SO much fun - it's the perfect campy, ridiculous, but also spooky vibes that I love in the horror genre. I honestly feel like this would have been the perfect Disney Channel movie - but not the crappy new ones, I'm talking like Halloweentown or Twitches or movies like that. The vibes are IMMACULATE.
I also adored all the queer and queer-supporting characters we got. We have on-page bisexuality, ladies loving ladies, and asexuality (even with a definition provided for "allosexual"!!)
I would have honestly loved this to be fleshed out further than just a 1-book story. This could have been several volumes long and I would have read all of them!
Definitely recommend as an October/Halloween read to break up all the spooky/intense horror with some good old fashion fun, queer characters getting into campy, spooky hijinks.
edit:
I see a lot of reviews talking about the pacing being bad in this and I will say it would have been better being a bit more fleshed out, but I had no problem in it! Sometimes a quick story is very refreshing rather than getting miniscule details about every little thing.
Also several reviews said they didn't like the art style and I can't disagree more! I ADORED this art style - I think the color palette is beautiful and the style PERFECTLY fits the spooky vibes!!
January 21, 2023
The main thing this graphic novel has going for it is the art. It's pretty decent, with some great color palette work.
The story itself made no sense, had no internal logic, didn't even try to have a cohesive storyline, and jumped all over the place. I have no idea of how or WHY anything happened in this book.
The story itself made no sense, had no internal logic, didn't even try to have a cohesive storyline, and jumped all over the place. I have no idea of how or WHY anything happened in this book.
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June 17, 2021
Nightmare in Savannah was a quick and spooky read! The art and coloring were beautiful and worked so well with the premise of the story.
I also really enjoyed the take on fairies and their powers, since I'm always here for creators exploring fairies as they were originally portrayed: being evil :D
The story didn't shy away from showing the consequences of using everyone's actions. Tt was really interesting to have little interludes with information about changeling and fairies and how to defeat them and how that was used by the characters along the way.
My one complaint would be the transition between certain scenes. The pace moved very quickly at certain points and it was difficult not to feel like I was being thrown around this way or that way.
The ending was surprisingly sweet and I'm always here for sapphic representation!
I also really enjoyed the take on fairies and their powers, since I'm always here for creators exploring fairies as they were originally portrayed: being evil :D
The story didn't shy away from showing the consequences of using everyone's actions. Tt was really interesting to have little interludes with information about changeling and fairies and how to defeat them and how that was used by the characters along the way.
My one complaint would be the transition between certain scenes. The pace moved very quickly at certain points and it was difficult not to feel like I was being thrown around this way or that way.
The ending was surprisingly sweet and I'm always here for sapphic representation!
June 7, 2021
Thanks to the publisher for providing an eARC of Nightmare in Savannah in exchange for an honest review.
I love changelings. I'm obsessed with changelings. I convinced myself I was a changeling in elementary school (and lowkey still might be) so if I see a book about changelings, I read it. Also, queer changelings? I should have been obsessed.
Nightmare in Savannah's biggest (and honestly only) issue is definitely pacing. Everything moves so, so quickly I thought something was wrong with my copy and tried redownloading it in a different format. This should have either been a lot longer or 3ish volumes.
The worst part is, in theory the plot was excellence. In theory I loved this. I finished it yesterday and I'm still mourning what it could have been if given the page space to flourish.
I love changelings. I'm obsessed with changelings. I convinced myself I was a changeling in elementary school (and lowkey still might be) so if I see a book about changelings, I read it. Also, queer changelings? I should have been obsessed.
Nightmare in Savannah's biggest (and honestly only) issue is definitely pacing. Everything moves so, so quickly I thought something was wrong with my copy and tried redownloading it in a different format. This should have either been a lot longer or 3ish volumes.
The worst part is, in theory the plot was excellence. In theory I loved this. I finished it yesterday and I'm still mourning what it could have been if given the page space to flourish.
January 29, 2022
Victimized by mean girls, a group of high school girls get the supernatural means to become meaner girls. So, yeah, cliched.
Sloppy art and script make this feel like a first draft, but I'd be interested in seeing more from the creative team.
Sloppy art and script make this feel like a first draft, but I'd be interested in seeing more from the creative team.
November 21, 2021
It was good until the barely resolved abrupt ending.
The premise is interesting but the story and conversations happened out of nowhere as if the book is starting from the middle. What little history shown was intriguing and the art style is nice.
As for the characters, I liked that they're morally gray and wreaking havoc. There was a side character, Lucas, who annoyed me so much. He kept flirting with Alexa when she wasn’t interested really and not leaving her alone (yes, he was trying to be nice but he’s forcing himself on her when doing so). He was such a hypocrite too with him asking her to choose “her people, who fights for you” (aka him) after just watching Alexa get bullied and he was just standing, not doing anything.
Overall, the story was okay but would have been better if there was more background and the ending not being so abrupt.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy for an honest review.
The premise is interesting but the story and conversations happened out of nowhere as if the book is starting from the middle. What little history shown was intriguing and the art style is nice.
As for the characters, I liked that they're morally gray and wreaking havoc. There was a side character, Lucas, who annoyed me so much. He kept flirting with Alexa when she wasn’t interested really and not leaving her alone (yes, he was trying to be nice but he’s forcing himself on her when doing so). He was such a hypocrite too with him asking her to choose “her people, who fights for you” (aka him) after just watching Alexa get bullied and he was just standing, not doing anything.
Overall, the story was okay but would have been better if there was more background and the ending not being so abrupt.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy for an honest review.
February 24, 2023
An interesting premise that should have been fleshed out with a limited-series run. Containing it to a single volume did the team a disservice. As it stands, this graphic novel is a rushed, cliched version of The Craft with faeries, down to the awkward new girl, edgy outcasts, and someone going off the rails with newfound power.
The art is fun, although felt rushed at times as well - certain pages seemed sloppily done - and I liked the muted color palette that lent itself well to a shadowy, twilit vibe. Unfortunately, I never got a sense of the characters beyond surface traits and what felt like diversity bingo. It is decently queer, which was appreciated. Overall, this isn't adding much to the urban fantasy lexicon.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.
The art is fun, although felt rushed at times as well - certain pages seemed sloppily done - and I liked the muted color palette that lent itself well to a shadowy, twilit vibe. Unfortunately, I never got a sense of the characters beyond surface traits and what felt like diversity bingo. It is decently queer, which was appreciated. Overall, this isn't adding much to the urban fantasy lexicon.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC.
June 3, 2021
trigger warning
Alexa comes to her grandfather to live with him, and thus has to go to a new school in the middle of the term. She quickly makes friends, and then realises that something strange is going on.
I picked this one up because the cover reminded me a bit of the Courtney Cumrin series of which I read the first book and want to continue. As I read this, the comic reminded me a lot of the Craft plotwise, but this is not a complaint, I had fun reading this, despite it being predictable.
At first, I didn't really like the sketchy art style, especially looking at the hands made me very uncomfortable, but then I got used to it and noticed how expressive the illustrations are. It's not realistic or anatomically correct, but the artist is very skilled at getting emotions and atmosphere across, which fits the plot nicely.
I guess it boils down to personal taste with this one. Either you like the art or you don't, and either you're bored by reading the same thing again or you want to read this one because of it.
If this description appeals to you, give it a go!
The arc was provided by the publisher.
Alexa comes to her grandfather to live with him, and thus has to go to a new school in the middle of the term. She quickly makes friends, and then realises that something strange is going on.
I picked this one up because the cover reminded me a bit of the Courtney Cumrin series of which I read the first book and want to continue. As I read this, the comic reminded me a lot of the Craft plotwise, but this is not a complaint, I had fun reading this, despite it being predictable.
At first, I didn't really like the sketchy art style, especially looking at the hands made me very uncomfortable, but then I got used to it and noticed how expressive the illustrations are. It's not realistic or anatomically correct, but the artist is very skilled at getting emotions and atmosphere across, which fits the plot nicely.
I guess it boils down to personal taste with this one. Either you like the art or you don't, and either you're bored by reading the same thing again or you want to read this one because of it.
If this description appeals to you, give it a go!
The arc was provided by the publisher.
November 11, 2021
Thank you Netgallay and the publisher for this eARC.
Trigger Warnings: bullying, death, manipulation, murder, slurs.
Nightmare in Savannah by Lela Gwenn follows Alexa who moves to Savannah with her grandfather after her parents get arrested. She start going to Lovewood High School and meets Fae, Skye and Chloe. After a night out with them things start to get weird, and physical changes are happening to them. They realize that they are not as normal as they thought they were.
The story is fast paced, has an interesting plot, and diverse characters. It definitely has some of that spooky vibes that’s perfect for October.
Unfortunately, I don’t feel like it was executed properly.
The pacing was off, and the dialogue felt awkward and forced most of the time.
Couldn’t get any real connection with the characters since there wasn’t time to get to know them or for any development.
I’m also not a fan of the illustration style and felt like it could have been improved.
I didn’t want to dnf it because I wanted to review it properly.
Trigger Warnings: bullying, death, manipulation, murder, slurs.
Nightmare in Savannah by Lela Gwenn follows Alexa who moves to Savannah with her grandfather after her parents get arrested. She start going to Lovewood High School and meets Fae, Skye and Chloe. After a night out with them things start to get weird, and physical changes are happening to them. They realize that they are not as normal as they thought they were.
The story is fast paced, has an interesting plot, and diverse characters. It definitely has some of that spooky vibes that’s perfect for October.
Unfortunately, I don’t feel like it was executed properly.
The pacing was off, and the dialogue felt awkward and forced most of the time.
Couldn’t get any real connection with the characters since there wasn’t time to get to know them or for any development.
I’m also not a fan of the illustration style and felt like it could have been improved.
I didn’t want to dnf it because I wanted to review it properly.
April 17, 2022
Review to come later ✨"Nightmare In Savannah" is a graphic novel about four friends who, after discovering they're fairies, exact revenge on their bullies. There is queer rep (specifically wlw & ace) and two out of four of the friends are POC, which I thought was really great. The sapphic romance was so pure and sweet, I loved it with my whole heart.
Another thing I really liked about this was the art style. I saw some people on GR complain about it, but I thought it was quirky, funky, and just cool. I liked the colors that were used and how the art was utilized to tell the story. The characters all had their own unique design that made them pop off the page. My favorite characters were definitely Skye and Fae!
There were some things about this that didn't work for me. For one, sometimes the story felt a little disjointed in its writing. I felt like I was accidentally skipping pages where I thought there should've been a continuation of a certain scene, but the scene would abruptly cut to something else just when I was getting into it. This only happened a couple of times, but I had to scroll back in my ebook edition to make sure that I didn't accidentally skip over anything.
Another thing that I felt could've been done better was the ending. It felt a little abrupt for my taste, but it might work for some people. I, personally, struggle with abrupt endings.
Other than those things, this is a solid graphic novel and a quick, cute read!! It's on KU so you really have nothing to lose by giving it a go.
Another thing I really liked about this was the art style. I saw some people on GR complain about it, but I thought it was quirky, funky, and just cool. I liked the colors that were used and how the art was utilized to tell the story. The characters all had their own unique design that made them pop off the page. My favorite characters were definitely Skye and Fae!
There were some things about this that didn't work for me. For one, sometimes the story felt a little disjointed in its writing. I felt like I was accidentally skipping pages where I thought there should've been a continuation of a certain scene, but the scene would abruptly cut to something else just when I was getting into it. This only happened a couple of times, but I had to scroll back in my ebook edition to make sure that I didn't accidentally skip over anything.
Another thing that I felt could've been done better was the ending. It felt a little abrupt for my taste, but it might work for some people. I, personally, struggle with abrupt endings.
Other than those things, this is a solid graphic novel and a quick, cute read!! It's on KU so you really have nothing to lose by giving it a go.
July 2, 2021
Thank you to Diamond Book Distributors for the gifted digital copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. All thoughts are my own.
I’ve always liked the premise of changelings and the faeries that cause the chaos behind them. When I read the synopsis on this graphic novel it sounded right up my alley. While the premise was absolutely suited to my likes, the execution didn’t hold up the way I had hoped.
The plotline is choppy to the point that I found myself flipping back continually to see if I skipped pages somewhere. I liked the edition of the changeling journal entries left for the group of friends but how things unraveled for them was very rushed. I understand that a lot is thrown into a graphic novel and it’s not just the dialogue used to tell the story. However, between the dialogue and the illustrations, I still found myself wishing there was more. The story as a whole did not flow well and left a lot to be desired by the end for me. More would have been so much better. It has the potential to be a volume sized graphic novel if the pacing slowed and the plot expanded.
The characters were slightly hard to connect with. You can tell that they have sordid pasts that haunt their current actions. While I wanted to feel for them, it ended up going back to the pacing where the ability to connect with them was left out for the fast-paced scenes. I ended up focusing on more of the faerie lore and how that tied into the storyline. Definitely a good bit of focus on those areas and I really liked watching those scenes unfurl.
There are some interesting themes that I liked though. There is the mean girl’s situation graced with the revenge pranks that go too far, but there was also the lesson of letting power and vanity go to your head. The flowering lgbtq love story was a great touch by the creators too. The illustrations I loved. They fit the spooky Savannah vibe and lent a good bit of atmosphere to the story.
Overall, this rated on the not too bad scale for me. True rating of 2.5/5, rounded.
Content mentions: bullying, underage drinking, neglectful parents, LGBTQ rep, faerie lore, minor violence
I’ve always liked the premise of changelings and the faeries that cause the chaos behind them. When I read the synopsis on this graphic novel it sounded right up my alley. While the premise was absolutely suited to my likes, the execution didn’t hold up the way I had hoped.
The plotline is choppy to the point that I found myself flipping back continually to see if I skipped pages somewhere. I liked the edition of the changeling journal entries left for the group of friends but how things unraveled for them was very rushed. I understand that a lot is thrown into a graphic novel and it’s not just the dialogue used to tell the story. However, between the dialogue and the illustrations, I still found myself wishing there was more. The story as a whole did not flow well and left a lot to be desired by the end for me. More would have been so much better. It has the potential to be a volume sized graphic novel if the pacing slowed and the plot expanded.
The characters were slightly hard to connect with. You can tell that they have sordid pasts that haunt their current actions. While I wanted to feel for them, it ended up going back to the pacing where the ability to connect with them was left out for the fast-paced scenes. I ended up focusing on more of the faerie lore and how that tied into the storyline. Definitely a good bit of focus on those areas and I really liked watching those scenes unfurl.
There are some interesting themes that I liked though. There is the mean girl’s situation graced with the revenge pranks that go too far, but there was also the lesson of letting power and vanity go to your head. The flowering lgbtq love story was a great touch by the creators too. The illustrations I loved. They fit the spooky Savannah vibe and lent a good bit of atmosphere to the story.
Overall, this rated on the not too bad scale for me. True rating of 2.5/5, rounded.
Content mentions: bullying, underage drinking, neglectful parents, LGBTQ rep, faerie lore, minor violence
October 29, 2021
I received an ARC from the publishers
TW: bulling, manipulation, trichotillomania
This was a really weird little story, with some interesting art, a strangely cute side romance, and a whole lot of creepy badness. These characters are warped and easily tipped into the beginnings of darkness, which makes them interesting, but due to the quickness of the plot and the shortness that comes along with being a graphic novel, it also makes it difficult to understand the characters well. This is a case where a lot happens fast, and that leaves no room for explanations or time for exploration. However, I like the concept and I like most of the plot.
TW: bulling, manipulation, trichotillomania
This was a really weird little story, with some interesting art, a strangely cute side romance, and a whole lot of creepy badness. These characters are warped and easily tipped into the beginnings of darkness, which makes them interesting, but due to the quickness of the plot and the shortness that comes along with being a graphic novel, it also makes it difficult to understand the characters well. This is a case where a lot happens fast, and that leaves no room for explanations or time for exploration. However, I like the concept and I like most of the plot.
June 9, 2021
I was lucky to receive an eARC of "Nightmare in Savannah" thanks to the publisher and NetGalley. Regardless, I would like to emphasize that, while I received the eARC, this is my honest opinion regarding the graphic novel.
"Nightmare in Savannah" is a graphic novel that belongs to the genre of Urban Fantasy. Thus, it depicts America - as we, as readers, know it - in combination with the coexistence of a Faerie world unknown to the general public.
The story is reminiscent of high school horror movies, as it focuses on four high schoolers and discusses themes such as romance, bullying, revenge, grief, and trauma. On a personal note, I loved the pop culture references, such as to the legendary "Mean Girls" throughout the graphic novel!
Furthermore, I love the art style and color palette of the story! The art style is unique but not overly detailed. Nonetheless, the artist can convey emotions and atmosphere efficiently. I am sure that the sketchy art style will appeal to some readers, while for others, it will not be as appealing. I, however, belong to the former. In my personal opinion, the illustration style adds a unique touch to the story.
I subtract one star from the rating since the story moves - in my personal opinion - too rapidly. I will acknowledge that the pages of this standalone are limited, but the jumps from one scene to the next and the resulting actions and events were too fast for my liking.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed this graphic novel and recommended it to anyone who likes graphic novels, YA, Urban Fantasy, and short reads. I will one hundred percent reread this book during the spooky months!
** Disclaimer **
This review is based on my personal opinion and written with no intention to offend anyone!
"Nightmare in Savannah" is a graphic novel that belongs to the genre of Urban Fantasy. Thus, it depicts America - as we, as readers, know it - in combination with the coexistence of a Faerie world unknown to the general public.
The story is reminiscent of high school horror movies, as it focuses on four high schoolers and discusses themes such as romance, bullying, revenge, grief, and trauma. On a personal note, I loved the pop culture references, such as to the legendary "Mean Girls" throughout the graphic novel!
Furthermore, I love the art style and color palette of the story! The art style is unique but not overly detailed. Nonetheless, the artist can convey emotions and atmosphere efficiently. I am sure that the sketchy art style will appeal to some readers, while for others, it will not be as appealing. I, however, belong to the former. In my personal opinion, the illustration style adds a unique touch to the story.
I subtract one star from the rating since the story moves - in my personal opinion - too rapidly. I will acknowledge that the pages of this standalone are limited, but the jumps from one scene to the next and the resulting actions and events were too fast for my liking.
Nonetheless, I enjoyed this graphic novel and recommended it to anyone who likes graphic novels, YA, Urban Fantasy, and short reads. I will one hundred percent reread this book during the spooky months!
** Disclaimer **
This review is based on my personal opinion and written with no intention to offend anyone!
June 19, 2021
3 changing stars
I received this copy by Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review
This is the story about Alexa who goes to live with her grandfather and has to start a new school. She makes some new friends and then something strange starts to happen.
I was very drawn to this book because of the beautiful cover. I liked the art style and the colors that were used really fitted the story really well.
I loved that there was a f/f romance in this book, but the plot and the plot line just went way to quick for my task. I think the pacing was very rushed and I would have liked to get a more flushed out story.
TW: bullying, mind control, death of a friend
I received this copy by Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review
This is the story about Alexa who goes to live with her grandfather and has to start a new school. She makes some new friends and then something strange starts to happen.
I was very drawn to this book because of the beautiful cover. I liked the art style and the colors that were used really fitted the story really well.
I loved that there was a f/f romance in this book, but the plot and the plot line just went way to quick for my task. I think the pacing was very rushed and I would have liked to get a more flushed out story.
TW: bullying, mind control, death of a friend
July 9, 2021
It was a good story, the characters, like myself, don't really like going to school (the amount of time they skipped is impecable), but that's not what the story is about.
I enjoyed it, it was a quick read, dark and with LGBTQ+ representation. For me it was a fun read, even though the main people could annoy me sometimes.
Thank you NetGalley for giving me a copy of this in return of my honest review!
(Not book related, but I had a really hard time downloading this to my computer, and the only place I could read it was so bad I put off reading this just because trying to use the app gave me a headache.)
I enjoyed it, it was a quick read, dark and with LGBTQ+ representation. For me it was a fun read, even though the main people could annoy me sometimes.
Thank you NetGalley for giving me a copy of this in return of my honest review!
(Not book related, but I had a really hard time downloading this to my computer, and the only place I could read it was so bad I put off reading this just because trying to use the app gave me a headache.)
November 8, 2021
I am a big supporter of graphic novels. I love when a new one comes out and avidly keep track of releases. This one was on my radar for awhile, and I'm glad I got to read it early. I actually liked the sketch-y art style. It didn't feel rushed or confusing, which is not something I can say for the writing.
It moved so fast that I thought there were pages missing. It was discombobulated and confusing. It felt like being thrown into a cube and being tossed around. Really, I wish this storyline had been spread out through four or five volumes. Every piece of important information came in one sentence or less, and the action was so fast it held no meaning or purpose. With so much happening in one volume, the character development fell flat for me as well.
Disappointed I didn't like this one since I love paranormal/supernatural stories.
It moved so fast that I thought there were pages missing. It was discombobulated and confusing. It felt like being thrown into a cube and being tossed around. Really, I wish this storyline had been spread out through four or five volumes. Every piece of important information came in one sentence or less, and the action was so fast it held no meaning or purpose. With so much happening in one volume, the character development fell flat for me as well.
Disappointed I didn't like this one since I love paranormal/supernatural stories.
June 24, 2021
3 stars *may change
Graphic novels are so easy to read and I am so extremely lazy and simple... I've also got no real clue what happened here. I forgot how fast-paced western comics are, Jesus, it's like everything was just bam bam bam and hey, there's also boom boom boom but that's not important to the plot and we're just going to whom wham crash and overlook all of it. That sounded a lot like nonsense, but to be honest this was also a lot of nonsense. I mean, I don't think it really matters. Do people actually read graphic novels for some sort of mind-breaking plot and pacing? I don't.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing an advanced reader's copy.
Graphic novels are so easy to read and I am so extremely lazy and simple... I've also got no real clue what happened here. I forgot how fast-paced western comics are, Jesus, it's like everything was just bam bam bam and hey, there's also boom boom boom but that's not important to the plot and we're just going to whom wham crash and overlook all of it. That sounded a lot like nonsense, but to be honest this was also a lot of nonsense. I mean, I don't think it really matters. Do people actually read graphic novels for some sort of mind-breaking plot and pacing? I don't.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing an advanced reader's copy.
Did Not Finish
June 10, 2024Got 47% then gave up. It was very confusing and not fluid whatsoever. Felt like I was skipping around a bunch.
July 6, 2023
*3.5/5*
A very solid 3.5. I found this on hoopla, had never heard of it before or seen any reviews of it, but it looks like I'm in agreement with the other reviews I've seen. Overall, I enjoyed this and there were several points that the story took me a little bit by surprised and I got swept up into it. Also the art!!! The art is amazing!! I was already a fan of Rowan MacColl, and I was absolutely not disappointed in that respect! For me, the pacing was a bit too fast and I never felt like I could settle into a scene because they changed so quickly. Maybe that was on purpose, so enhance the spooky feeling of the story, but mostly it made it feel disjointed. Also there were some lines that fully took me out of the story . I think I wish this had been two volumes, and they could have taken more time with the story. Also, this is just my own thing, but based on the title and description, I thought it taking place in Savannah would be much more relevant to the plot and/or we would get some, like, Southern gothic vibes, but that wasn't really the case. Tbf, I think those were my own expectations I put on the book rather than what it was trying to do.
If you like this, I would also highly recommend the graphic novel Squad! Similar premise, but with werewolves!
TWs (taken from Storygraph): bullying, death, murder, injury/injury detail, blood, alcohol
A very solid 3.5. I found this on hoopla, had never heard of it before or seen any reviews of it, but it looks like I'm in agreement with the other reviews I've seen. Overall, I enjoyed this and there were several points that the story took me a little bit by surprised and I got swept up into it. Also the art!!! The art is amazing!! I was already a fan of Rowan MacColl, and I was absolutely not disappointed in that respect! For me, the pacing was a bit too fast and I never felt like I could settle into a scene because they changed so quickly. Maybe that was on purpose, so enhance the spooky feeling of the story, but mostly it made it feel disjointed. Also there were some lines that fully took me out of the story . I think I wish this had been two volumes, and they could have taken more time with the story. Also, this is just my own thing, but based on the title and description, I thought it taking place in Savannah would be much more relevant to the plot and/or we would get some, like, Southern gothic vibes, but that wasn't really the case. Tbf, I think those were my own expectations I put on the book rather than what it was trying to do.
If you like this, I would also highly recommend the graphic novel Squad! Similar premise, but with werewolves!
TWs (taken from Storygraph): bullying, death, murder, injury/injury detail, blood, alcohol
July 3, 2021
Nightmare in Savannah is a mysterious graphic novel about fairies, dangerous creatures who steal children and put look-alikes in their place. The story follows Alexa, who has recently moved to Savannah to live with her grandpa after her parents are sent to jail. However, there is something off about the group she begins to hang out with, something that may change her life permanently.
I’m not going to lie, I was confused for a lot of this story, but the art was so beautiful that I still really enjoyed my time reading it. The color pallet used made everything so vibrant and creepy at the same time; I really liked it! I keep looking at the ending of the story, not really sure about what actually happened, but regardless, I really liked Nightmare in Savannah.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for the ARC of Nightmare in Savannah!
I’m not going to lie, I was confused for a lot of this story, but the art was so beautiful that I still really enjoyed my time reading it. The color pallet used made everything so vibrant and creepy at the same time; I really liked it! I keep looking at the ending of the story, not really sure about what actually happened, but regardless, I really liked Nightmare in Savannah.
A huge thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for the ARC of Nightmare in Savannah!
November 6, 2021
Alexa moved to Savannah for a fresh start after her parents were sent away for their crimes. Too bad her new schoolmates have already learned of her sordid past and label her as an outcast. I very much got "The Craft" vibes from the storyline as she meets up with a group of girls who seem otherwordly.
I am a sucker for good fairy lore, and this one had an interesting concept of fairy changelings within a human environment. I highly enjoyed the LGBTQIA, and cultural representation within the book and that common teen issues such as bullying, rebellion, self-esteem, etc. are addressed.
The author did a great job of highlighting the toxicity of the teenage high school experience and the discomfort some teens feel when they have insecurities or are now coming into their identities. There is a strong lesson to learn from Nightmare in Savannah: karma will always make you pay for your misdeeds.
For me, I think the comic was well done graphically, the pink and purple tones were girly but at the same time not too overbearing but the plotline needed some additional refining.
The story accelerated at such a rate that it made keeping up with the sequence of events a bit difficult. Between the girl squad, various high school frenemies, grandpa, and the mysterious additions I found myself flipping back and forth trying to piece together what was happening.
Thank you to Diamond Book Distributors for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.
I am a sucker for good fairy lore, and this one had an interesting concept of fairy changelings within a human environment. I highly enjoyed the LGBTQIA, and cultural representation within the book and that common teen issues such as bullying, rebellion, self-esteem, etc. are addressed.
The author did a great job of highlighting the toxicity of the teenage high school experience and the discomfort some teens feel when they have insecurities or are now coming into their identities. There is a strong lesson to learn from Nightmare in Savannah: karma will always make you pay for your misdeeds.
For me, I think the comic was well done graphically, the pink and purple tones were girly but at the same time not too overbearing but the plotline needed some additional refining.
The story accelerated at such a rate that it made keeping up with the sequence of events a bit difficult. Between the girl squad, various high school frenemies, grandpa, and the mysterious additions I found myself flipping back and forth trying to piece together what was happening.
Thank you to Diamond Book Distributors for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review.
October 29, 2021
* I received an advanced copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review *
This gave me such Craft vibes! It follows a group of Changelings reckoning with their new powers and how to use them. My main issues with this were pacing and the ending. Much of the story was art without words, which can certainly work at times, but at others, I had to reread pages trying to figure out how we got from one point to the next. The story also escalates super quickly and there was overall just a lot happening and then it ends suddenly. I think I would have preferred this to be longer so that the story could be drawn out longer and not feel so rushed. It's a solid creepy read for Halloween, though, and the art is fun, so overall I'd still recommend it!
This gave me such Craft vibes! It follows a group of Changelings reckoning with their new powers and how to use them. My main issues with this were pacing and the ending. Much of the story was art without words, which can certainly work at times, but at others, I had to reread pages trying to figure out how we got from one point to the next. The story also escalates super quickly and there was overall just a lot happening and then it ends suddenly. I think I would have preferred this to be longer so that the story could be drawn out longer and not feel so rushed. It's a solid creepy read for Halloween, though, and the art is fun, so overall I'd still recommend it!
May 12, 2022
I found the story hard to follow in some points, like it seemed to jump topics and break the flow. I also didn't really feel for the characters and wish it would have been explained a little more about why they were Changlings and what the lady that was dating her grandpa was doing. I'm assuming the author was setting up for this to be a series.
June 3, 2022
The Craft with faeries. Interesting premise, and I would have loved more lore about Hunters and Fae, but overall the execution just felt rushed and unfinished.
I would have given it 2.5 stars but rounded up to three because I did appreciate the last minute sapphic happy ending.
I would have given it 2.5 stars but rounded up to three because I did appreciate the last minute sapphic happy ending.
September 22, 2022
oh this was absolutely DELIGHTFUL. the artstyle and composition just jumped out at me the whole time, what a gorgeous and also very very good piece on grief and magic and love. didn't love the ending and it felt quite fast paced overall but it was wonderful otherwise
March 15, 2023
i liked the art
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