I love Ysabelle and Claude, and the sword is so funny, though I wonder how trustworthy it is! I definitely didn't expect the turns the story made but really enjoyed it. A wonderful ending and a great illustration style.

In this retelling of Arthurian legend, Arthur has fallen into alcoholism and is unable to protect his kingdom, or his daughters. Unwilling to accept being married off to a short, old noble, Ysa runs away… and takes the enchanted sword Excalibur with her. This rollicking tale brings you action, humor, fantasy elements, and a strong female lead. The frank portrayal of sex work makes Fierce a choice for adults or late teens.

This one was a tad disappointing. The story had a great setup with some fabulous twists. Unfortunately there were some issues I couldn’t get past. The majority of the conflicts in the plot are not solved by the leads, but by someone else purely by accident. Secondly, the book doesn’t really take advantage of the King Arthur connection. The story deviates greatly from Arthurian folklore so much I’m not sure why those legends were referenced at all. The story could have been about the daughter of a random fantasy king with a random magical sword and the plot and characters would have been exactly the same.

I enjoyed this book so much!
The art was phenomenal, even when there are no words in the panel there’s so much being said. I didn’t know what to expect when going into this read but I’m kind of glad it wasn’t a simplistic retelling of King Arthur, this was so different in the best way. Also I should know better than thinking that all graphic novels are for younger audiences because this one is definitely for a mature crowd, at least older teen.
I’d definitely recommend this one.

Thank you for the ARC netgalley but I'm gonna say that this was not my cup of tea. I was expecting either a retelling of the legend that was THE king Arthur and Merlin but this wasn't it. This book is not for younger audiences because even I was kind of miffed with the content at times, so trigger warnings to anyone who's going to pick this one.

I did like the artwork and Ysa seems like an interesting character but this was not for me.

I received this and as an eARC to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Europe Comics for giving me access.

Fierce is a reimagining of the life of King Arthur's child(ren) and a quest for them to become their own person. Contrary to the cover, this is not a suitable graphic novel for kids. There are some very adult content and triggers that are conveyed.

Overall, Fierce is a weird and intriguing, but entertaining read.

I think I would have liked this story more if it wasn't compared to King Arthur. The connection was minimal and seemed to just use the names so that it would have a reference to the characters, but they were wildly different and I would have enjoyed them just being their own characters and story line. I went into this story thinking it was for a younger age, but it quickly showed this is for adults with some nudity and language that didn't quite fit for me. At the same time, the story had some grossness and jumped around with a lot of randomness that seemed more for a younger age.

"Fierce" was lovely and heartwarming graphic novel by Geoffroy Monde, with enchanting art by Mathieu Burniat. I loved the twist, as well as extension, that Geoffroy Monde took on the tale of King Arthur and his magic sword. "Fierce" is a coming-of-age tale with magic and intrigue. It is "fiercely' relatable for young adults who struggle with their blooming sexuality as they transition to adulthood and the leering eyes of those around them.

I highly recommend "Fierce" not just for the story, but for the artwork as well.

I found this to be super odd, but sometimes funny. It definitely isn’t my style of graphic novel and it has some gross elements to it (ex: bugs). Overall, the story was interesting and the art was cool.

Thanks NetGalley, Europe Comics, and the authors for the eARC of this book! All opinions are my own.

The legendary King Arthur is now just a drunken husk of a man looking to marry his daughter, the Princess Ysabelle, off to an old (and I do mean OLD) friend. Young Ysa has other plans, and takes off carrying her dad's enchanted sword. Her goals are to find her missing older sister, and to not be married to some old perv.

Her temperamental weapon, however, has some ideas of it's own . . .

"Even though I was forged from cursed steel, I can still be reasonable."

This graphic novel features great artwork, and the perfect mix of humor and adventure. I absolutely loved it!

Be advised - despite it's fairy tale appeal, this is definitely NOT one for the kiddos.

Ysabelle is the daughter of King Arthur. Yes, the great King Arthur who is now drunk all the time and is determined to marry Ysabelle off. She loathes Baron Cumber and runs away with the magic sword, determined to find her sister who ran away years ago. Through the journey, Ysabelle discovers more than she ever thought she could be.

The art style for Fierce was so unique. It was incredibly expressive which allowed it to have this whimsical feel to it. The style alone made this a fun read. The style did make some of the scenes a little gross at times, but was still such an interesting design that it didn’t matter.

Ysa was such a fun character. She was determined and maybe a little naive about the world outside of Pendragon, but through this we really get to see her grow and really get to be put in her shoes for this journey.

Fierce is an entertaining, enjoyable read that I do think a more mature crowd could really enjoy.

A quirky and twisted tale about Merlin and his 'gift'. Ysa portrayed the plight of woman and their lives in the medieval times. Her 'adventures' were tell alls of what a woman would face back then.

However, this is definitely an adult graphic novel so make sure you are not buying it for a kid. Otherwise there will be many awkward questions.

Thank you NetGalley and Europe Comics for giving me the opportunity to read this!

This was an interesting graphic novel set in an alternate Arthurian universe. The art style was used extremely well in the sense that it kept a dark tale from feeling too dark except for in the moments when it was necessary. The story itself was also well crafted and had me cheering for the sisters success from start to finish. My only complaint would be that about half way through it felt like all the plot points leading to the climax were rushed and so the big moments didn't hit as hard as I had hoped.

A fantastical tale later in the life of King Arthur. Excalibur with evil desires, daughters escaping prearranged marriage, a few demons, and finding happiness. In the brothel, penises are seen making this a selection for adult libraries.

Fierce was a fun but dark reimagining of the legend of Arthur and Excalibur. I enjoyed following Ysa in her quest, the drawing were very expressive and perfectly suited for this dark middle ages world.
I loved the banter between Ysa and the sword and I was fully rooting for Ysa, I’m not sure why it failed to transport me completely, but I had a very good time reading this book and seeing how most characters definitely got what they deserved. The ending was maybe a bit short compared to the rest of the story, but the journey was fun and the resolution vastly satisfying.

i really liked the plot, and the illustrations are so pretty. i love the female main character so much

thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book

I really went in this book blind and had so much fun with it! I loved the art style and the story was original and full of surprises! I loved the dynamic with the sword and Ysa…

Just FYI this is not a graphic novel for kids/ young readers as there are talk of sex and scenes of prostitution and (almost) rape.

Overall it was a great read and I’d recommend it to my friends, fan of Arthur’s legend or not. I’ll be looking for other books by the authors and artists!

(I also left a review on GR & Amazon)

A fun and interesting twist to the Arthurian Lore. The art was really engaging and the world was really well thought out. Some of the characters were kinda one dimensional, but where the story really shines is in the plot. Monde and Burniat create a compelling journey about a young girl's quest to find her worth and destiny in a world that is built to tell her what her destiny is. The story does a good way of balancing the realities of the medieval world with aspirational fantasies. The story constantly undercuts the big action set pieces with jokes, and reminds the reader that the main goal is comedy, and telling a good story. The way Ysabelle goes from a naive girl and slowly discovers, not just the reality of her world but the reality of her own life and the decisions that are made for her, are handled well. This may not suddenly dawn on the reader, but upon reflection it is clear that the authors were able to include a very subtle heartwarming story in the midst of this hilariously fun adventure.

Like many of Europe Comic’s offerings for young adults (going by the recommendation of the French language publisher’s website and age of the protagonist), it has beautiful art, a fair story, and a deep dissonance with American content standards. The plot twists are interesting if somewhat rambling and the coloring, penciling and character designs are superb. However, the pervasive nudity (especially throughout the middle section) makes it difficult to recommend for young adults while the fairly light, adventure-centric storyline make it difficult to recommend for adults. I look forward to forthcoming works by this author and artist that do not have the same content concerns.

This was a 2.25 for me. I didn’t really enjoy this take on life after King Authur’s adventures. I find the antagonists to be a bit heavy handed and the illustration style was just not for me.