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I hope you fare well this fine January day.
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Today, I have a brief review of a Middle-Grade graphic novel. Who doesn't love a good sci-fi every now & then? It is my personal opinion that one should dabble in a variety of genres and not simply stick with the familiars. And this includes graphic novels as well! *winks* (I myself enjoy many a good Webtoon. Anyone else out there??)
Being as this is a graphic novel, it does not quite follow my usual, thorough review template, but no matter. If you have a younger sibling in the pre-teen age, who may or may not be familiar with the sci-fi genre, then perhaps they might enjoy this clean, easy-to-read tale.
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E.B. Roshan
indie author | January 15th, 2025
Middle Grade (ages 9-12), Sci-fi fiction
An accident brought Rex's career as an interplanetary bodyguard to an abrupt end. Now, he spends his time tending fruit trees and dreaming of his exciting past. One day, he gets an unexpected opportunity to pick up a ray gun again, but things aren't how he remembered them...
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I was provided with a complimentary copy for my honest review.
My Thoughts
This is the first time I have reviewed a graphic novel! Thank you to the author, E.B. Roshan, for the opportunity!
While it is not normally the type of book I review, it was an easy read and well-paced for the targeted audience. The plot, the illustrations, and the layout was simple and defined, excellent for middle grade readers to enjoy and keep up.
I admit to hoping that the illustrations would have been more professional and attractive, but for the age-level, it was in no way complicated and certainly easy to read. An excellent bonus; and one I could see my now-six-year-old son reading in a few years. One thing I would add is that I felt the characters fell rather flat, but as this is a two-part duology, perhaps this was due to being an intro to the story and story-world.
There was no language to speak of. No typos that I could find. Nor any other questionable content. A teeny-weeny bit of violence, but nothing a 9-year-old could not handle.
Overall, an easy read, with a clean storyline and well-placed morals.
I would recommend to ages 9+.
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3 OUT OF 5 STARS
Ages: 9-12
3 OUT OF 5 STARS
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