Thank you to NetGalley and BOOM! Studios for providing me an advanced reader copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

Arthurian legend has never been a subject that's interested me, yet I'd been seeing rave reviews for this title so I decided to look into it. It's safe to say the story surpassed my expectations! Kieron Gillen's twist on this popularly retold tale adds new levels of horror to make the story fresh and interesting. 

Dan Mora's realistic illustrations allow readers to easily suspend their disbelief and become lost in the story. He has an exemplary grasp of using layouts to build tension and create rewarding action sequences. The intimidating designs for the undead king and his knights were my favorite part of this book. Tamra Bonvillain is my favorite colorist and her work on this title did not disappoint. Her electric colors grab the readers' attention and add an air of mysticism. 

I definitely plan to continue reading this series as it continues. The characters have strong personalities and I felt it was easy to grow attached to them. Duncan was already forced to grow very quickly throughout the first volume, and the story seems to be priming him for even more development. I'd recommend reading this title even if high fantasy or medieval legend doesn't interest you. I honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy this book since those genres typically bore me, but this story does not follow traditional lore and carves out its own path.

Thank you to NetGalley and BOOM! Box for providing me an advance reader copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

I felt this was an intriguing story, but it didn't dive deep enough into the characters' personalities or history for me to form a strong attachment to them yet. Hopefully, that will change in later volumes, since I do think this world has the potential to hold readers' interest for a while. Giving each ghost a distinct style based on different periods in contemporary history was a smart decision, and I'm excited to learn more about each of their previous lives. 

My favorite part of the series so far is the art. I love Siobhan Keenan's soft, round style and dynamic expressions. Her characters always have a friendly air to them that makes me want to live in their world. Cathy Le's colors were also attractive and provided further character to the story while creating a clear divide between the normal and the supernatural. 

The issues in this volume were fairly episodic, so it seems like readers could easily follow the plot whether they chose to read the series as single issues or trades. The mystery aspect present in this volume is what interests me most, and I will likely continue reading along through collected editions.

Thank you to NetGalley and BOOM! Box for providing me an advanced reader copy of this title in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, I'd like to commend Sweeney Boo for tackling such a difficult subject matter. Everyone experiences insecurities about body image, but for people with body dysmorphia and eating disorders, those insecurities can feel all-consuming. Mindy's story is told with sensitivity and I personally did not feel unsettled reading it, but I would recommend that readers who are triggered by depictions of disordered eating read this title with care or put it aside until they're in a less vulnerable mental state. 

Sweeney's art perfectly captures Mindy's emotional state. Even in panels without words, her detailed expressions make Mindy's emotions clear. Her layouts are dynamic and easily captured my interest, which seems challenging to accomplish in a story told mainly through restrained conversations and depictions of difficult moments. Sweeney's use of color is also crucial to the story and effectively provides separation between Mindy's past and present.

I did find that my own experiences with body image issues were echoed in this narrative. Mindy's reflections on low points in her life felt authentic. The small yet biting comments she recalls about her weight are dispensed too often to children by those who don't realize the trauma those words can inflict. I felt that the vicious cycles Mindy fell victim to were also displayed accurately. Those are incredibly difficult patterns to break, even if the person is aware they're experiencing them. Mindy's less-than-helpful experience with therapy also ties into a central theme in the narrative that self-love problems must be solved by the self, and outside help can only supplement the growth we are ready to work towards. 

This book does not end with Mindy healed from her body dysmorphia or eating disorder, but she is in recovery. As a child, Mindy could not heal because she could not bear to accept herself as she was. Now twenty-seven, Mindy has the wisdom and opportunity she needs to become a person who loves herself, and when we leave her, she's finally convinced she's strong enough to begin the journey.