Member Reviews
I was so excited to get a copy of this book. I really wanted to read this as I have been following the series so far however I had trouble opening the file and therefore cannot give a review. I look forward to reading it in the future.
This graphic novel gives off dark fantasy and gothic vibes! I don't think it will be for everyone because while the artistry is beautiful at times it can be off-putting because of the horror vibes this book is trying to convey. This graphic novel isn't only drawings either. Every so often the story is told through just text also.
I got this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
First Born: The Ogre Gods Book Four is an interesting graphic novel with a very unique art style. The art is black and white and really complements the gothic and terrifying story.
thanks to netgalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review
To be honest, I'm not sure how I feel about this book. It was interesting, but the rest was not my cup of tea, and I doubt I'd read it again or any other.
This is book four in a series in which I have not read the first one, so I will not be reading this.
I didn’t realize this was the fourth book in the series, but I thought it could work well as a standalone. I also thought this was a graphic novel, but there were mini stories throughout the book which were told entirely in text. But the stories were interesting to read regardless of the format. The artwork was stunning and I might have to check out the first three books in the series so I can get more of it. Although I loved the art, the story was a very emotional read for me because it mirrors what’s happening to women today, especially regarding women’s rights, and that made this book a bit difficult to read.
Unfortunately I couldn’t read this. The pages did not load fully on the Adobe reader app. It would have been better if this was made available through the Netgalley app. It is a pity because I read the earlier volumes and really enjoyed the stories.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
First Born: The Ogre Gods Book Four by Hubert and Bertrand Gatignol is a unique gothic fantasy novel that will appeal to fans of Game of Thrones or Outlander. The story revolves around Bragante the Firstborn, an elderly woman who is telling her granddaughter about her past. Her past includes cruelty from her father, the king, as well as many other terrible things. According to the description, "her tale is full of woe and intrigue, as well as strength, cunning, and conviction..."
Overall, First Born: The Ogre Gods Book Four is an interesting graphic novel with a very unique art style. The art is black and white and really complements the gothic and terrifying story. I did take off 2 stars, because I really wasn't a fan of the art. Something about the wide-eyed, screaming faces was off-putting to me. It definitely added to the creepy atmosphere of the book though. If you're intrigued by the description, you can check out this book when it comes out in June!
This final and fourth volume was an interesting conclusion to this series. It contained more text than the former volumes and told the story of the First Born giant and history of the giants' lineage. I enjoyed the story, but I had hoped for more illustrations.
Thank you Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors, Magnetic Press for providing my copy.
Read the fourth book without know the previous installment in kinda challenging. But I will try to make it. The artwork is amazing but very gruesome. The story it self is interesting but dark grim, Actually I am not the right target, but the right reader will appreciate the book more..
trying to read in the adobe editions app on iPhone
Art is off center. Like, it’s too high and there’s a lot of white space at the bottom. This cuts off the very top of the page.
Pages sometimes glitch and overlap.
Hopefully this is resolved in the final draft.