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When I requested this book from Netgalley I didn't realize it was a graphic novel. I just liked the back cover blurb.So when I saw the book, I was a bit surprised and very curious. I rarely read graphic novels and I was never the target audience for this book.

I liked it. The artwork is strongly masculine and somewhat noir-ish which fits perfectly with the subject matter. The bold style of the artwork definitely drew me into the story and provided the necessary mood/ambience to the book. I will quibble slightly with the technology shown. A lot of it had a very 80s feel to it but the original technology used was a smart phone and Facebook or Twitter.

I really enjoyed the story itself as well. At times, it felt a bit simplistic but overall, I enjoyed the story and the characters. There was enough depth to keep me interested but not enough depth for a full length novel though this felt more like the end of the beginning than anything else. Overall, I cared about the characters.

Because I have so little experience with graphic novels I can't compare this to others I have read. The target audience appears to be teen boys and I am not that but despite that it was compelling so it clearly has a lot of crossover appeal. It's made me more curious about the genre and I will try and see what else Ollie Masters has available.

This one is about a teenage boy who has a distant relationship with his parents that becomes even more strained when he learns that they aren't who he has grown up believing them to be. The artwork here is beautiful. I love watercolors and I love the muted palette and style used here. The story wasn't as gripping as I had hoped it would be and I didn't care all that much about the characters or for the writing, but it was amazing to look at.

High school student Teddy learns his parents are in the witness protection program and must come to grips with the fact that they may not be the people he thought they were. The story never really pulled me in and Tyler Jenkins's art in this looks very sketchy and unfinished. I just never really connected with it.

Received an advance copy from Boom and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

After Teddy posts a picture of his drunken father online the past catches up with his family.
The plot is quite simple but the art is gripping.
An enjoyable read.

A beautifully-illustrated mystery/noir set in Alaska that tells the story of a young man discovering that his parents aren't who they thought they were. First off: they're in witness protection? They've lied to him his whole life, what else are they lying about? Loved the use of watercolors and blurred edges in the artwork.

A young man discovers his parents have been lying to him for mist of his life. When confronted by the betrayal, they continue to lie. The young man must then decide where his loyalties are going to lie.

This was an interesting one. I can't entirely say that I really enjoyed it - I don't think the story is the type that you can say you "enjoyed" - but I did appreciate the atmosphere that was created by Ollie Masters, it was very fitting with the story.

I found the art very raw - it's not a style that I usually respond to, but I think it was fitting with this graphic novel.
This was quite a bleak read, and maybe not for everyone, but I am glad I read it!

Four and a half stars in truth, for there is very little wrong with this quick but highly enjoyable and engaging thriller set in the snows of Alaska. Lovely painted artwork – although I'm not so sure about the reason behind the animal cameos – and the story grips just as well as a Brubaker. Definitely one to recommend.

Well, I didn't particularly care for the artwork, though the story is pretty interesting. However, when you can't stand the main character, and most of the surrounding characters are awful too, it just sort of ruins it for you.

I really enjoyed this-- the style of the illustrations really drew me into the story, which itself was absolutely gripping. The setting, Alaska, gave it this quality of isolation, which was at times a little eerie, and very atmospheric.

Moral Ambiguity - 'when an issue, situation, or question has moral dimensions or implications, but the decidedly "moral" action to take is unclear, either due to conflicting principles, ethical systems, or situational perspectives...'

And this describes the story in a nutshell. Teddy is a quiet teenager living in Alaska. He lives a quiet life and his form of teenage rebellion is to break into the local library to read books but his safe mundane life becomes a life of darkness and secrets when he posts a picture of his dad on the internet and he realises that his family are part of the witness protection programme.

Suddenly his dad's past come back to haunt him and Teddy gradually learns about his family's dark past and is forced to confront it head on.

This is a gripping story, told amidst the dark and snow of Alaska. It has a real noir feel to it which is conveyed by both the drawings and the text. The way the story is told really packs a punch and we as readers journey along with Teddy as he is forced to confront a dark and uncomfortable truth about his family.

I can't say the artwork is a favourite of mine because it is a bit too dark but it is a great way of conveying the story. At the heart of the story is a range of complex ethical issues about truth telling, revenge and justice. As Teddy discovers his father's past he comes to understand who his father really is and then he has to decide how to respond to this revelation. Should he act or should he ignore what is happening and is it possible to return to 'how things were'? Or should he seek some kind of justice even though it will have an impact on his own life.

The story is told really well through the pictures. It is the kind of story that leaves you needing to know more and exploring all the options. What if Teddy's parents had told him the truth from the very beginning? What if Teddy didn't do the snooping on his own? What if teenagers were more sensible about how they use the internet and so on. So many questions and no clear cut answers.

As a reader I didn't want to confront the issues that Teddy confronted. I wanted their family life to continue but at the same time could the darkness of the family's past have ever gone away? Can the past ever be truly buried?

I think this is an excellent graphic novel because it provides a narrative which pulls the reader in but then leaves the reader to ponder the possibilities and to reflect on moral complexities and the challenge of life.

An excellent but very complex drama which overflows with moral ambiguity and leaves you with more questions than answers.

Copy provided by the publishers in exchange for an unbiased review.

What an engrossing experience! From a thrilling story to a watercolor style blending of panels, this was a pleasure to read on multiple levels. Despite a need to find out the truth along with Teddy, and a heart racing desire to see how it all played out, I couldn't make myself turn the pages any faster because each page held so much beauty, so much symbolism waiting for me to find and decide how I wanted to interpret it.

This was so much more than a comic. A true graphic novel, well written, beautifully illustrated, and brought together with a casual grace to bring a story that hit you mentally and visually. A true pleasure to experience. ~ George, 5 stars

I can see what this one was trying to do, I'm just not entirely certain it was successful. The plot is fairly clear. We've got the exploration of family secrets and how their discovery affects one's sense of self, the threat of violence and an overwhelming need for the truth. This could all make for pretty compelling reading. But it doesn't. I found I never fully engaged with the book. I was only casually interested, never fully invested. The illustration style wasn't my favorite but worked with the plot.

'Snow Blind' by Ollie Masters with art by Tyler Jenkins tells a story about a boy who finds out his parents aren't who he thinks they are.

Teddy is a teenager living in Alaska. He posts a picture of his dad online and sets a chain of events in motion. When the FBI shows up at his house, he learns that his parents are in the witness protection program. He also finds out that there is someone out for revenge. Teddy's parants are not who he thought they were, and he's not sure if he can believe them when they do tell him. He encounters a strange man in town and learns a different story. Who should he believe?

I liked this story quite a bit. The art style looks like watercolors and I think it works very well for a story that has a vague truth at it's core. Teddy is a likable enough character thrown into a world he didn't create.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from BOOM! Studios and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

Sadly i this book was not for me for multiple reasons, and the only review i would be able to give it would be a negative one that i do not believe this book deserves since most if not all the "problems" i have with this book are personal to me and my reading tastes. Because of that, i prefer to not review this book.
Thank you for the opportunity.

Book – Snow Blind
Author – Ollie Masters, Tyler Jenkins (Illustrator)
Star rating - ★★★★★
No. of Pages – 112
Cover – Great!
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – Comic, Crime, Mystery


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Amazing illustrations. An original, intriguing storyline and excellent execution. Reading Snow Blind is like delving into an old fashioned crime novel and not knowing what twist might pop up next.

With strong characterisation, our MC is taken on a trail of danger and uncertainty as he discovers that his family life isn't quite all that he thought it was. Through the addition of new, surprising, characters and a host of complications, this story explores the potential for disaster when secrets best left buried are exposed.

An excellent noir story that takes place in a location as cold and isolated as some of the characters.

I was intrigued by the story line and the art, however I just wasn't sold. I didn't find the story compelling enough. I wanted more grit and depth to the plot.

The artwork was so matching to the story idea, gritty and raw. However the story, to me, just didn't sell. It was too quick and pointed. I felt like there were missed opportunities for outcry from the parents. It was there in the first scene when he was brought home by the police, and yet it didn't follow through when the plot intensified.

It felt like Sons of Anarchy, except the characters involved in the crime are depicted as disgruntled parents upset at their son for flunking a class. It just didn't mesh in my opinion.

I loved the artwork style and the concept, but unfortunately I felt it was conclusively lacking.

4.5 stars.
A teenage boy learns that his parents are in witness protection. Following this revelation, he finds himself caught up in a web of conflicting stories. And with each of his efforts to find the truth, the situation becomes more dangerous for all involved.

"Snow Blind" works well in its consistency. I wasn't crazy about the art, but the visual style fits and helps the story progress. What works best for me, though, is the tone. The story is bleak in its art, in its storytelling, in its emotion. The secluded town, the snow-washed landscape, and the isolated characters all feed into a narrative that is engaging and interesting to read.

It's not a perfect volume. The characters and plot could have been fleshed out more. But it's a simple story about truth and lies, family and morality, and human survival. The plot twists keep the reader in enough uncertainty stay engaged with the mystery and the small cast of characters, each of whom is struggling with their own motivations and secrets.