I’ve been in a reading slump itching for some sort of fable/fairytale to kick me into gear. I not the biggest fan of graphic novels BUT this one should it come out as a physical copy will be welcome on my shelves. The difference between light and dark and having to stand up to family makes this relatable to today. I hope to see more from this author in the coming years.

A lush, beautiful, yet dark retelling of a Breton legend. Fantastic illustrations in a muted color palatte give this story a feeling of age and weight. Both sad and marvelous by turns with deep dark undertones. A good addition to a Teen+ collection. Folks who love mythology and folktale readaptations will love this addition to the genre.

This was a gorgeous reimaging of an old folktale. The artwork beautifully fits the magical fantacism of the story and it had me hooked from the get go.

I thought the artwork for this books was quite lovely. It reminded me of a more artistic version of Noelle Stevenson's work. While the art is fantastic the story left a lot to be desired. I know this is based off of a myth and the author needs to stay true to it but i did not find myself relating to any of the characters. By the time Ys came crashing down all I could really think of was... good.

A gorgeous graphic novel based on Celtic folklore about an Atlantis-like city surrounded by the sea and the two princesses who shape its fate. I was totally unfamiliar with this legend and really enjoyed Anderson's take on it. Full of gorgeous illustrations, magic, and an interesting story about sisterhood and culpability.

The story itself was incredibly haunting. I fell like I was falling down a rabbithole as I was reading. The pacing and the tale of the two sisters, each with a different path, was incredibly well done. Chilling, really. It was darker and more adult than I was expecting, but still loved the journey.

I had never heard of this folktale before, but it is very interesting and I could totally see it as an animated film in the art style used here. At times I felt like a foreword would have been beneficial because it took me until halfway through the book to understand who the characters were and catch onto the plot. Beautiful artwork.

Gorgeously illustrated retelling of a traditional Breton folk tale. Familiarity with the original source text is in no way needed. As sometimes needs to be noted, the fact that this story is illustrated does NOT mean it is for children. Violence, sexual themes, gore, and fantasy monsters appear throughout.

I am a children's librarian so I tend to only read books that are intended for 12 and under. This book I would definitely say is intended for teens. There is brief nudity in a semi-sexual situation. I really enjoyed the artwork but the story was just alright. I think it had potential but I didn't really care for any of the characters.

Wow, The Daughters of Ys was creepy and sad and so beautiful! I really enjoyed the fact that the story is an old Breton folktale. I had heard about it, but this enlightened me more. The city of Ys is ruled by a king that wants the glamour and a queen that has magic in her veins to do it. Queen Malgven kept the monsters away or used them, built the city walls and soon died leaving her two daughters with their father, the king. The girls cannot stand the king's doings and choices and grew to be very different. The younger Tahut follows in her mother's footsteps and the older Rozenn appreciates small things and life. The old world is about to end because sacrifices aren't enough and the city will be lost. The plot is wonderful in it's hollow sadness and horror even. The girls' roles are nasty and both are doomed. The decapitations and everything just prove how wicked it all is and how people are selfish and stupid.

The art is beautiful with wavy art and deep and rich colors. Everything in the comic is suffocating fairy tale like horror, sadness carved in everything. This is a beautiful and nasty comic, which leaves you breathless. I wish comics like this were made more, since this brings the old story to life. The panels without borders leak breathless anticipation that makes you feel ill - this is surely a physical experience. Be warned and enjoy!