- given a free copy for an honest review -

I vaguely remember the Greek story this was based on, but the story opens with a much needed recap. It was also a very fun choice to use in an octopus in place of a Minotaur. This story is set in space with aliens and royalty to boot.

The story takes itself seriously despite the wacky designs of the world’s inhabitants. A serious toll is continually paid to keep the maze running. Serious drama here and no one is playing haha, but it’s not gruesome or scary for younger readers. It’s just a matter of fact. Like, a knight who has to kill a dragon to save the kingdom.

I liked the relationship between Sima and his bodyguard Lanard, who is resigned to his fate to watch over this reckless young man. Surly character with a soft spot is some of my favorite tropes. In addition, the bit of depth given to the Maze princess's feelings was nice and acknowledged it’s not always that easy to let go of a problematic thing/place you love.

Concerning the artwork, the panels are easy to follow and has a good variety of images. It’s not just talking heads back to back. The color scheme is grayscale without shading. Sometimes, you could see too many words crammed into a speech bubble, but for the most part, the artwork worked fine.