REVIEW: Twilight Graphic Novel Vol. 2

Title: Twilight Graphic Novel Vol. 2
Author: Stephenie Meyer
Finished: December 8, 2011
Pages: 240
Published: 2011
Format: First Edition

The second graphic novel, and final volume, of the first book, was just as fun to read and the first.

Of course, having read the actual book, nothing was a surprise but it was very fun to see the photo adaptation and graphic portion of the book while reading. It’s almost better than watching the movie because you get to see the most important pieces of the book and how it would be portrayed.

Highly recommend it for any Twilight fan.

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REVIEW: Troublemaker Book 1

Title: Troublemaker Book 1
Author: Janet Evanovich
Finished: December 7, 2011
Pages: 106
Published: 2010
Format: First Edition

I read these a little backwards because I came across book two before book one at the library and wanted to check it out.

The graphic novels gave a great introduction into Alex Barnaby and I look forward to picking up the other books in the series and trying them out.

Book 1 is the set up for how Barnaby and Hooker find themselves with a wooden hand and hunted by some mysterious men for a reason they don’t fully understand. It’s pull of voodoo and intrigue.

Fun graphic novel.

*challenges: 11 in 11 reading challenge, 100+ reading challenge, countdown challenge, monthly mixup

REVIEW: All Together Now

Title: All Together Now – Volume 1
Author: Alan Ball
Finished: September 19, 2011
Pages: 156
Published: 2011
Format: First Edition

Even before I read this, I had already purchased and read the graphic novels individually, but it was fun to re-read in order and gain the full experience.

The great part of the new graphic novel series is that you get more stories about the show than they can portray on air. In this particular adventure, Sookie and friends are stuck inside Merlotte’s with a demon who feeds off other people’s greatest secrets.

In order to survive, the group has to share their deepest & darkest with those around them.

I look forward to seeing what the next volume has in store.

*challenges: countdown challenge, 11 in 11 reading challenge, 100+ reading challenge, pub challenge, monthly mixup

REVIEW: The Walking Dead Volume 2-14

Title: The Walking Dead
Volume 2-14
Author: Robert Kirkman
Finished: September 2 – October 15, 2011
Format: paperback

Instead of writing 14 reviews for the individual volumes, I thought I would give me overview so far of the series. I read most of it back to back and it seems fitting to write this review as I’m watching the Walking Dead Season 1 Marathon on AMC right now before Season 2 premieres tonight.

Not only to compare the first and second season to the first two volumes, but I couldn’t help continuing to read volume after volume to find out what happens to the group. If anything, this is the first time I’ve read a series where the unexpected can literally happen without notice. Just because you think it would be crazy to do something or thing it impossible and crazy, that is exactly what they would do.

This series of graphic novels is very interesting, intriguing and full of twists and turns. I can’t wait to find out what happens next.

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Trouble Maker: Volume 2

Title: Trouble Maker – Vol. 2
Author: Janet Evanovich
Finished: April 27, 2011
Pages: 112
Published: 2010
Format: First Edition

I haven’t read any of the other Barnaby stories but when this one just happened to be at the library I thought it would be a quick and fun read.

It makes me very excited to pick up the first of the graphic novels as well as the actual books I’ve been collecting on the series to hopefully read soon.

In this particular volume, the crew sets sail to find the wooden body that matches up with a recently acquired wooden hand, in hopes that it will save all their lives – protect them from the original owners and the voodoo that might follow them should they choose to keep it.

It was quite a fun and quick read.

*challenges: 100+ challenge, a-z reading challenge, support local library, 11 in 11 reading challenge, monthly mixup mania