the story was really badly written but the artwork was amazing. Really liked it but could have been only art, sometimes I forgot to read and only looked at the artwork

The most unique piece of We Live is the QR code that delivers you a soundtrack intended to be listened to while you read the comic. This is a very cool idea, and one that really worked for me. I wish it was enough to get me into the story more and make me like it better.

Unfortunately the excitement and uniqueness mostly ends there. Not that We Live is bad, it's not. It's just fine, average, or even pedestrian. I was really hoping for something different here, the monsters to be interesting, the conflicts or race to get to the shuttle to feel more desperate. But instead I just felt like we were toddling along with our two lead characters to get to some place I didn't even know much about.

This could almost have been Horizon Zero Dawn with it's lush illustrations and world set-up. Maybe that's the problem; it didn't feel unique enough to me given the current big titles out there. One thing the comic industry needs to realize is that if the trope they are selling is big in another area (ie: video games) then they need to be careful it's not too similar.

All that to say if you buy the individual comics there are some gorgeous variants and the wraparound, fold-out cover is a real treat. However, in this trade paperback collecting the first few issues you don't get that special feel sadly.

I will rest my case on the fact that my continuing recommendation since 2019 is Something Is Killing The Children. If you want crazy monsters, the blood and gore (that We Live definitely has some of), interesting characters, and an elaborate plot laying just behind the basic monster hunter story then go for it. If you'd like some pretty, but fairly boring pages of pretty green lush forests, and some average monsters that attack; then go for We Live.

Please note: I received an eARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is an honest and unbiased review.

I was really quite surprised by the varied reviews I've seen for this. It was now quite some time ago that I read it, but my overall memory of it is that I really liked it. The art was lovely - stunning in places - and the story was great. It was touching, the relationship between Ta-La and her little brother, Hototo, and quite heartbreaking to see them in a world so broken. I especially loved that throughout the book, there were QR codes that could be scanned to play soundtracks/songs that align to that part of the story. This is such a unique idea and I think it worked fantastically!
Other readers have commented on the bad translation within this book, but I don't remember it standing out too much when I read it. I would certainly be interested in reading on and discovering what happens next! The characters were quirky and the plot was kind of sad, kind of adventurous, sometimes action-packed. I thought this was a really good first volume and rated it 4.5 stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and Diamond Book for the opportunity to read this advanced copy of WE LIVE. A quick and interesting read that leaves just enough to the reader's imagination without being confusing or difficult to understand. Lovely, stylized art, high stakes, and unexpected twists abound. The violence depicted is graphic and unflinching, recommended for older teens. Although it is the first in a proposed series featuring a new comic book universe, this isn't necessary to understand and appreciate the book as a standalone.

2/5 Artwork looks absolutely stunning for this graphic novel but the file provided by NetGalley wouldn't work after trying everything and trying on multiple devices. I really wish I could've read this and didn't review it sooner because I was frustrated that I didn't get to see more of this beautiful artwork.

I really loved this book! The world setting, plot and atmosphere were spectacular. It is full of suspense and violence due to how things have become. The relationship between the siblings was so wholesome but heartbreaking due to the glove situation the “saviors” have sent down to children. The art, especially the world setting, was amazing as well. I love that the comic has a collection of music to set the atmosphere further. The only thing that I didn’t like was the ending because it was going to a route I wasn’t expecting and I'm not a fan of it.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy for an honest review.

Wow. This felt like such a ride! My heart is still reeling...

It's the end of the world. Like the real ending. There's no tomorrow. Some children will be saved from this. But the journey, OH MY GOD. Mutated animals, cultists... It's not a walk in the park.

There are QR codes throughout the book that correspond to the original soundtrack too, to add to the atmosphere.

Really an awesome read.

Many thanks to Diamond Book Distributors for the complimentary e-copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Although this book was graphic it was also real! It was a wild ride. I loved the post apocalyptic vibes!

ARC from Netgalley.
When I usually write a "review" on here, I give my opinions, then leave a semi-detailed synopsis, which I use to remind myself of what I read for when the next Volume comes along. I will not forget this story. So... likewise, I'll not leave you spoilers here.
The premise: A message has been sent to Earth: the end of humanity is coming soon. Accompanying this message? 5000 bracelets which are to be given to children so they may be rescued and learn to adapt to a new life out in space. Hatoto is one of these lucky kids. His sister Tala, is tasked with getting Hatoto to the rescue on time.
The art is gorgeous. The story is compelling, with just the right amount of lore. The ending is shocking and yet so filled with hope. I'm very glad to hear that this story will continue on.
Please read this. It is the start of something completely epic and hopefully long-standing.

One of the strongest debut graphic novels I've ever read. A must read.

Absolutely gorgeous art style, but the story was not completely there for me. I have to admit it's hard writing a review, because it was a little boring. The concept was nice, but it didn't leave a lasting impression.

The coloring and artwork were great, really popping, fun, interesting. The story though, pretty meh. I really liked the concept but did not like the execution.

Art & Color - 5 stars
Story - 2.8 stars (wth that ending!)

The Earth has suffered a series of wars and cataclysmic events and humanity is about to become extinct in 2084, and some aliens send the message that they will save 5000 children who will be the seed of the human race on another planet, but they must go to a point meeting at zero hour. The story tells of the dangerous journey of a girl taking her little brother there.

I think that the journey could it be stretched to many more issues, because there is so many sceneries and beasts, mutants, psychos and the lot going on that all feel rushed.

This is a story full of death and violence. Tala tries to preserve as much as possible the innocence of her little brother Hototo with tales and imagination, but is becoming more and more impossible towards the end.

I liked the characters, specially Humbo and Alice. And Simon...

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From the beginning I had the idea that this bracelets was not so innocuous, but it was not what I expected.

-At the end of my copy there is sketches and alternative drawings.

-Also they had incorporated QR codes in the pages of the story to the original sountrack for this work (that is a novelty for me) . Take a look in youtube too:




This is the beginning for a new series. This world is very rich in ideas, but I don't sold to where is going.

What a pleasant surprise I got when I read this graphic novel!

Not only works with an amazing story that touches the fiber of what it means to be human and to hope for a future, but also a masterful tease of the senses, both sight, with amazing color palettes and designs, and hearing with a beautifully crafted soundtrack that accompany key moments in the story and provide the immersive experience desired.

I felt I got the jackpot with this e-arc and I NEED to continue with the story to know where those little heroes will get!

An e-ARC of this book was kindly provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Superhero Origin Story?
Seems like it is.

It reminded me a lot of SHAZAM! With the whole Children becoming adult superhero's thing going on.

I don't know who though lime green test was a good idea, but it was the most painful thing I've ever tried to read.

We Live is set in 2084 when the world has changed. The Earth has received a countdown to destruction. I want to start out by saying I had not even finished issue 1 when I called my local comic shop and added this to my pull list. They had me at the tag line, "Where all is lost, hope is found".

There is a music soundtrack to listen to while you read. Throughout the book there are QR codes that play music. The videos are really cool because the background in the video is also art from the panel you are reading. The QR codes do not interfere with the story at all. In fact there were a couple I missed because I was so engrossed in the story and they didn't interrupt the flow at all.

The art is adorable. Even when things are scary it is still beautiful. The colors really set the mood, things are bright when you meet the children and then the colors get darker and you instantly know that things are going to take a turn for the worse. The creatures are so creative. I love the way they look.

You will get addicted to characters. You can't help it. There were several times I yelled at my book. As soon as my copy comes in I will be making everyone I know read it.

5 stars!!

Creative Team:
Writers: Inaki Miranda and Roy Miranda
Artist: Inaki Miranda
Colorist: Eva De La Cruz
Leterer: Dave Sharpe
Published by Aftershock

Oh My God. I have loved it, it was like stalker but with children, the art was beautiful, the soundtrack made it extraordinary, I cannot wait to read the following volumes. I was not prepared for the twist at the end, but it was really good. 5/5, one of the best comics ever.

I am sad to say that this book did not leave a real impact on me.
It has been two weeks since I read it and I honestly struggle to recall the storyline.
It was enjoyable for what it was but nothing more.
Maybe I was not the right audience for it due to my age.

Thank you to Netgalley for this copy!

*thank you to Netgalley, Diamond Book Distributors and Inaki Miranda for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*


2 stars.

This was just ok. It took so long for me to get into it. The story was average, nothing amazing and I noticed my attention drift too often.

The artwork I wasn't keen on and I think that didn't help how I felt about the story.

I'm glad I read it, but I probably won't remember it unfortunately because the storyline sounded amazing.

Dark and gruesome post-apocalyptic story.
The best part of this book in my opinion is the artwork. It's vivid and detailed, colorful yet dark and gory. It sets the tone of the scenes with colors or their absence and it complements the story very well.
The story is much heavier and more bloody than I expected from the synopsis and book cover. I'd classify it as not just sci-fi, but also horror genre. It's full of action and heart wrenching and horrifying moments. But it's too short and condensed to let its world and characters shine in their full glory. There just wasn't enough of the world or the character's backstories shown to really feel attached to them and to become invested enough to want to continue reading the series. There were some random scenes telling us the backstory and lore of the world through disjointed time jumps, but they really didn't fit into such short story.
The one really unique element I haven't seen anywhere else were the QR codes on some pages in the book, so you could listen to intended songs while reading different parts.

This was a different sort of tale. Sometimes with graphic comics it's a challenge to make the characters likeable and keep the engagement strong. I think this is one of those books. Artwork is excellent, however.