A quick read (under an hour) on the origin of botanist and high schooler Pamela Isley who becomes Poison Ivy.

This graphic novel has such beautiful art, but I really felt like the way things concluded was a bit harsh. I understand that this is “anti-hero” but I think there could have been a better way to end the issue with both male characters. I just wish this could have had a better message for the youth reading it because as it stands it just seems to say “you can’t trust anyone, especially men”. Maybe a longer length novel could have elaborated on her decent to madness, but in this version it feels so rushed. Even the romance is rushed and doesn’t make sense. I also don’t understand how she gained her powers, I felt like this origin story should have provided some answer to that.

In general, I am left upset with the rushed conclusion, wanting a lot more. 2.5 stars.