I really enjoyed this story, It was quick and fun. The illustrations where on point. It is rare that I read graphic novels. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

This was very strange to me. The story starts with this little girl becoming an orphan during a war. In the next scene it's 9 years later and she is on her way to a city to inherit a mansion and fortune from a long lost uncle. This is were stuff gets weird. I really couldn't relate to any of the characters and the story for the most part was uninteresting to me. The best character was mansion in my opinion.

This is a super fun idea. Lots of room for an exiting series to grow for several volumes. You've got several plots running simultaneously. It takes the idea we've come to expect - the orphan who inherits fabulous wealth from an unknown relative - and twists it into chaos. Hornig even has Henrietta acknowledge the trope, repeatedly remarking that it's something out of a book and she frankly doesn't trust it. While this volume serves only as an introduction and resolves nothing, it's a pretty compelling read .

- I’ll be the first to admit that I’m extremely picky about art style when it comes to graphic novels. So while I didn’t love the way people were drawn in this, the art still manages to be stunning and breathtaking. It’s sort of a really weird combination. The style of art for the people just bugs me. I think maybe because they’re so simplistic and almost cartoony, but the setting and background is so vivid and brilliant that I almost expect them to look more realistic, too. Make no mistake, though, this artwork is absolutely stunning. The sort I’d happily hang on my wall, used to impress my friends and elicit wistful fantasies of anywhere but here. From the very first few pages, I just absolutely fell in love with the overall art style of this. Despite not particularly liking how the people are drawn, it also didn’t make me love this any less, and I’m definitely looking forward to another volume.

- The story takes place in a giant, old castle they want us to think is creepy, but really, who wouldn’t want to live here? I actually can’t tell you a whole lot about the castle, because … well, discovering it is sort of the point. And I hope you like surprises because … SURPRISE! It’s probably not quite what you expect. I sure didn’t.

- While we’re not formally introduced to them, this volume introduces an eclectic and quirky set of characters that I couldn’t help but love from the start. I’m actually really looking forward to officially meeting them, and I’m sure there’s some shenanigans to be had with them. There was a bit of chaos … okay, well, there was a lot of chaos in the second half, yet it was still easy to follow and made me laugh. Seems like this will be a series that’s packed with mystery and magic (with a sprinkle of humor), and I am all for that.

- At its core, this book is about family secrets and a little girl growing into a role that seems too big for her. I love getting to see kids be heroes and conquer things they don’t think they can, because kids need to see that. The main character is also a reluctant hero. She has absolutely no idea what she’s getting herself into.

- The book does feel like it kind of just … ends? Which was a little bit frustrating, because it seemed like it was getting to the really good part (and that’s how they get you, isn’t it?). Still, this seems like it’ll be a really fun story and definitely my type of book.

Oh Gosh... I loved everything about Achilles! Her attitude, her adventure, her friends and masters, also her inheritance was interesting. This was a light read with a lot of action planned in just 100 pages!!!

This was a really fun graphic novel. When we first get to see inside this place, it is truly breathtaking. Henrietta finds out right away something odd is going on there, and isn’t sure what part she is to play in it all. She runs into a few different people, and some truly terrifying monsters. As this story comes to a close, it looks like this adventure has only just begun.

This comic is about a young girl called Henrietta Achilles and her journey after the death of her parents. She inherits a mansion from her uncle within a strange town that expects her to take responsibility for something within the house. This story is interesting, the art is great, and there pacing was fast-paced. Henrietta gets this massive ring of keys as she dropped at the doorstep to a hotel like mansion. But the estate is magical and is inhabited by a crazy cast of characters. Think Night Museum meets the hotel from Nevermoor and the town from the Christmas movie on Netflix called Klaus. I cannot wait for The next installment!

Nine years after the war left her an orphan, Henrietta finds herself plucked from her orphanage and named the sole heir of an Uncle she’s never heard of. She’s told she’s inherited his house, and the villagers seem very eager for her to claim it. 30 seconds after entering the house she has a pretty good idea why. The house is HUGE, and there’s an all out war going on within between different factions who are trying to find her uncle’s legendary treasure. How in the world is Henrietta going to claim this house and kick out all the intruders?

Oh man, it cut off just when I was really getting interested. This is kind of like a mixture of Night at the Museum (only featuring real people/animals/mythical creatures, not statuary/taxidermy come to life) and Too Many Curses (definitely for the state of the wizard's tower after his death). When the wizard dies his tower dissolves into a chaotic mess, but the tower has lots of secrets, and Henrietta is just getting a whiff of them when this ends. She’s tempted to give up, but then realizes that the village desperately needs her to help clean up this mess if she is able. And there were hints when she was in the house that it was kind of on her side. And then the cliffhanger, and there’s not even a clue as to when the 2nd book will come out in English. So sad. If you can stand the wait and love mysterious house loaded with secrets and zany fantasy graphic novels, pick this up.

Notes on content [based on the ARC]: 2 minor swear words. No sexual content. The woman who owns the village inn is a bit busty but only features in a few frames. There’s a past war with casualties implied and the present war that feels kind of cartoon-violence-ish in that all sorts of people are shooting at each other or threatening harm but they are all a bit incompetent or the house intervenes and no one is seriously injured.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

After losing her parents in the great war, young Henrietta Achilles tries adjusting to life in an orphanage when she suddenly finds herself, instead, shipped off to the small, very very odd village of Malrenard, as the only living relative to a recently-deceased uncle she never knew named Ornun Zol. Malrenard is a bizarre place, to say the least, full of angry and bitter people with a lot of that negatively seemingly directed toward Ornun Zol and his tower-like castle, which now belongs to Henrietta. When a shady lawyer rushes Henrietta into taking ownership of the castle and accepting her inheritance, the girl's signature barely dry on the legal form, the girl is immediately and unceremoniously dropped off at her new home, where she quickly learns why all that resentment from the local towns people probably exists; not only was her Uncle Ornun a notorious wizard, but his home is full of thieves and soldiers and a bizarre variety of creatures that have turned the castle into a battleground, everyone fighting with each other to find a secret vault, hidden somewhere on the premises, that supposedly holds the source of all of the great wizard's power. I expected to enjoy this graphic novel - the first in a series - but what I didn't expect was to completely fall in love with the Looney Tunes-like artwork, action and story of this funny, snarky, addicting and yes even intriguing romp; an over-the-top page-turner that should leave you - like me - smiling and flipping back for a re-read immediately, already hungry (HINT!) for volume two. (Available April 7) 5/5 stars

NOTE: I received a free ARC of this title from NetGalley and the publisher, in exchange for an honest review.

Random and hilarious. Night at the Museum meets Dungeons and Dragons.

Orphaned during the Great War, Henrietta finds herself summoned after nearly a decade to inherit the estate of a mysterious uncle. This is no ordinary home, as one can judge by outer appearances and the riot of bandits, magical artifacts, soldiers, and rodent-like creatures waging war within its walls. Henrietta must try and navigate the chaos, restore order, and find out just what secrets are lurking in hidden vault.

What a wonderful graphic novel!! The story and artwork are awesome!

This book is a fun mix of fantasy and humor. I needed a break from real life right now...and this story was perfect.

I often read middle grade books and graphic novels to give my mind a nice break. I have a stressful job in human services...and adulting just gets to be a little bit much sometimes. That's when I LOVE to escape into children's literature. And, this book gave me a wonderful hour of innocent fantasy. Love it!

Henrietta was orphaned during a war. Flash forward 9 years and she suddenly learns she had an uncle, who has died. He has left her a house....but little does she know that the house encloses its own war between soldiers and bandits, magical statues, hidden treasures and even....monsters. Yep....monsters.

Haiko Hornig has created a fun, fantastical world in this first volume. Marium Pawlitza's awesome illustrations bring it all to life.

Volume 1 is awesome! I can't wait to read the continuation of this story! Full stars from me...I loved this story from beginning to end.

**I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book from Lerner Publishing. All opinions expressed are entirely my own. No giant rats or kobolds were harmed during the writing of this review.**

A fantasy for the young, that wants to be a drama concerning a girl inheriting a mansion so large it contains a continent's amount of warfare, intrigue and derring-do, as bounty hunters seek for a fabled vault of either treasure or magical power, but that ends up as a mess. Too many characters and scenes get thrust at the reader pell-mell, and it's all wacky for the sake of wacky, and too weird for its own good.

This is going to be so popular with kids! It's got great art, lots of chaos, cute characters and magic! PLUS a bookish heroin! What more could you want!

3.5 stars
The general idea of this graphic novel was really interesting. I loved the house with the treasure and the people inside warring for it. However, it was kind of confusing. There is basically no explanation of anything or character introductions. The art style was interesting. The close up panels looked very cartoon-ish, but the page size panels of scenery and stuff were so beautiful and detailed.
I didn't realize how short this graphic novel was and I feel like hardly anything happened. It ended at a spot where I'm excited to see what happens in the next one!

The premise of this graphic novel sounded both hilarious and intriguing, so I had to check it out. Poor Henrietta is thrown into the thick of things right away and what a roller coaster ride it ends up being. This graphic novel is a great first volume and I was actually bummed when I reached the end because I wanted more.

The characters shown so far are quite a mix of personalities and I'm sure will factor in importantly as the series goes on. It's definitely a compelling story that makes you wonder what is coming next and seems like it will be quite an adventure for Henrietta.

The Accursed Inheritance of Henrietta Achilles is the first installment of this series. It follows Henrietta, an orhpan, who inherits a house from her uncle who passed away. When she gets there, she discovers that there’s something more in the house.

I thought this book was okay. I liked the humor and the story line. I wanna see more about Ornun Zol, Henrietta’s uncle, in the next installment as well as the magical aspects of the story.

Funny story about a girl inheriting a wizzards house - and all the problems it causes. Epic battles, creatures coming straight from horror movies and lively signposts seem to be everyday occurences.

Henrietta ìnherits a misfit house with a vault full of treasure. She is a brave orphan with a fear of being locked in a dark room. She is alone and no one will help her in fact some of the adults want her to fix their town. This is the first book of the series so it ends on a cliff hanger. I am enraptured by her strength and courage and am looking forward to the next installment,

Chaos Reigns

We start with gloom and dark portent, as Henrietta is orphaned and then summoned from her orphanage to a strange town to receive a creepy surprise inheritance. The town of Malrenard holds many secrets, they all seem to involve Henrietta and her deceased wizard relative, and the townspeople all mutter dark and eldritch hints. This builds to a splashy reveal of the wizard's mansion, which is beautifully conceived, drawn, and colored, and is as strange, magical, and threatening as you could hope for.

At this point we go a bit cartoony, and turn from darkness to a lighter and more chaotic tale. There are many warring factions of squatters, residents, and invaders lurking and charging about the wizard's tower, and Henrietta is caught in the middle. Immediately, Henrietta is, in turns, chased, dragged, whisked, pushed, pulled, and harried about, without knowing who is who or what is what. There are silly soldiers and a ragtag band of adventurers captained by a charming rogue. And other "things" as well. And the Tower may be sentient. Ultimately, the exasperated Henrietta declares she doesn't "care about magic, hidden vaults, bandits, or quiche wars".

But then we switch gears again. A painting of the Wizard opens another chapter that turns dark, and we enter a period of both silly suspense and dark humor. We end up back at a ripping magical adventure, and Henrietta decides to call upon the heroine-within, just in time for a cliff-hanger ending.

So, is this a dark fantasy graphic novel, or a Scooby-Doo comic book, or a magical adventure quest, or a haunted house story, or a coming-of-age young girl story, or maybe even a light romance? Yes, probably.

My bottom line was this - the art is crisp, well inked, and especially well colored. Characters are more cartoonish than realistic, but are surprisingly expressive for all that. The story is laid out on classic bones, but lots of twists and turns mean any particular scene or development is unpredictable. Henrietta is already a worthy heroine. So, I'm game to follow where this leads, even though it feels like it's going to take a while.

(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)