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Thank you to LySandra Vuong, Oni Press, and NetGalley for this ARC!

To start this graphic novel was absolutely amazing! I read this graphic novel in one sitting, which for me is an achievement. It also is a testament to how good this graphic novel was! There was plenty of action, the characters were wonderful (I'm talking about Samson), and the illustrations were absolutely spectacular! I cannot recommend this graphic novel enough!!

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I loved this. It was small yes, I wanted so much more but it's fine. I will die of antecipation until the next one but it's fine. The premise of this and the concept was so good, it really had me hooked. Loved the characters, especially the MCs, the whole vibe we got from them was so good. Sunny has been struggling all alone and out of nowhere cames another boy that wants to protect him. That cliffhanger should be illegal because I needed to know more about his reaction, but moving on. Loved Ezra, all of him, so cute. Can't wait for more

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I can’t recommend this enough. I remember when I used to wait for each episode to come out on the webtoon app with bated breath... I’m so happy to get the opportunity to re-read this all over again, it’s just SO GOOD. The graphics are insanely gorgeous, the story is action packed (and just a little bit gory) and the characters are well fleshed out. If you like your priests on the sizzling side, look no further.

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This was so good! I’m really upset that I don’t have the next volume to jump straight into! The artwork was amazing, especially the detailing of the tattoos. Absolutely gorgeous. The main characters were great. I’m curious about Sunny and can’t wait to see what happens with him!

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I’ve seen this webcomic around before but it was great to be able to read it here!!! Such an amazing story with out of this world art!!! I adored everything about this and can’t wait to get a physical copy

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This graphic novel (once a webtoon) is as ridiculous as it is fun; priests in crop tops battle demons both literal and personal in manga-inspired artwork and a story that is 60% info dumping in the first few books. It's queer, it's fan-service-y, and it's breathlessly silly, but there's a charm about it all the same. Recommended to fans of 'Supernatural' who wished it had been queer.

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I used to read this on Webtoon, but I love how they take the original art into this copy instead of getting the author to redraw everything. The story is amazing; when it went on hiatus, I really couldn’t think of what to do with myself because I wanted to know what the backstory actually was of some characters and what was going to happen next!

Reading it as a webtoon is great, but I think the comic paneling of it elevates the art and the story that much more. The story did strike me as a comic, rather than a webtoon. When I see a physical copy at my bookstore, will definitely be buying it

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If you like supernatural, this is exactly the next story to pick up when you finish the show. The action is fast paced and the rules are easy to understand. I did not like the other protagonist being introduced so late in the book.

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This is somewhere between 3 and 3.5 stars.

Covenant is a graphic novel collecting a webtoon that's about angels, demons, exorcists, and college kids. There is some good world building and an interesting magic system. The characters are all good in their individual roles and are well designed. There's a nice flow to the art (Although the backgrounds could use some work).

All in all, I found this a fun read. The book doesn't so much end as stop, but I would be interested to see the next volume and see the story continue.

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I cannot recommend this enough!

This graphic novel is incredible and had me hooked from the very beginning.

The story is interesting and is a fresh take on angels, demons and exorcism. The characters are very well made and each have their own personalities and styles.

The art work is incredible! The character design is amazing and the fight scenes are so well drawn that you feel completely immersed in the environment.

I will absolutely be purchasing this when it becomes available and I look forward to reading the next chapters.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me with this arc.

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Covenant follows Ezra, a powerful young exorcist with no faith in God, who is tasked to protect a mysterious man, Sunny, from rising demonic forces. With his church under scrutiny by the great church and the threat of war on the horizon, will Ezra find his conviction in time to keep Sunny safe? Or will they both suffer the consequences?

I really enjoyed this graphic novel, the artwork is so well done! The characters are so lovable and the plot is great, can’t wait for volume two! The humor and sarcasm is what made the story even better. I loved Ezra’s and Samson’s banter. I also really loved how diverse the characters are. I can see a potential romance between Ezra and Sunny and I’m so excited! Can I have volume two, please?!

If you love to read about:

▫️magical tattoos
▫️ gun-wielding exorcists
▫️ great lgbtq+ rep
▫️ beautiful artwork
▫️ likable characters
▫️ humor

then this book is definitely worth reading.

Thank you Onipress and Netgalley for providing me with an electronic copy of Covenant in exchange for an honest review.

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Though I didn’t enjoy much the religious aspect of it, I liked the concept of the story and the plot. The illustrations were amazing, probably my favorite part, and I will read the sequel to know what comes next.
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read an early copy of Covenant in exchange of an honest opinion

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I’ve seen the Covenant webcomic floating around the internet for several years, I’m very excited that the author got a distribution deal!! I love the surly and lovable character cast and as with many webcomics I expect the already good quality of art to shoot up quickly.

I especially like Vuong’s motivations for creating this webcomic and the main character’s clear struggle with faith and conviction (also got Angels, who doesn’t love a hot Angel?). Queer readers raised in religious environments looking for a fun read will find something in this work. I look forward to the second volume!

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Thank you to LySandra Vuong, Oni Press, and NetGalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review-- all opinions are my own.

If you are looking for great world-building, interesting characters, and good tropes this book is definitely for you. I had so much fun reading this, I actually read it over two days. Covenant's storyline and blurb alone were interesting and immediately caught my eye. Along with the art and cool characters of course. I really enjoyed how the funny personalities of the characters go along well with the more serious tone of the plot. It really made the reading experience more enjoyable for me. I think readers will really enjoy Covenant as a whole and will pick up the next volume as soon as they can. I know I definitely will.

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immediately after reading this i looked up the webtoon, this was SO GOOD. one of my favorite things has to be when authors balance out heavier and more serious topics with characters that are kinda goofy and silly, and man does this DELIVER. (also hot people with tattoos makes my brain go brrrrr)

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“Covenant” Lysandra Vuong

Ezra is a demon hunter for the church. His tattoo gives him magical tools necessary to fight demons. His faith in God is diminishing so God sends him on a mission to protect Sunny. Sunny has secrets and past trauma haunting him. The two struggle to get along all the while demons keep trying to get Sunny.

This webtoon is so good. The tattoos are superb, and the characters are drawn so well. I like how the church demon hunters aren’t saints like in appearance and attitudes; they have attractive tattoos, piercing, guns, they get mad and act out, and they are silly all the time. I cannot wait to read the next volume. 4 out of 5 stars.

-Demons
-Tattoos, Piercings
-Guns
-LGBTQIAP+
-Grumpy x Sunshine

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Special thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review.

I will start by saying that I have read some of this webcomic in the past and knew that I was going to love this. Upon reading this collection I was blown away and reminded of how much I enjoyed this book. The characters are great and have distinct personalities, the artwork is gorgeous, and the storyline is unique. While it does not quite get to the actual plot (mostly build-up), it prepares the reader for what is to come while still capturing the reader's attention.

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A world where followers of the faith make contracts with Angels for powers to fight demons ....

That feels like a really simple way to describe the themes that carry through Covenant. The world building here is phenomenal - sharing with the reader the background of the church of Providence and how they work within the world that the author has created. You get to know Ezra fairly well, some of his motivators and see how his contract with Gabriel leads him to meeting Sunny.

We're still learning about Sunny, but the information we do get is compelling and gives you just enough to keep you reading eagerly through the end.

The art style is rich and detailed, and the movement of the panels shows the dynamics of the fights beautifully. This was an absolute delight to get to read and review!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity.

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Thank you NetGalley and the author for this amazing book! How come i never knew about Webtoons? Thanks for introducing me to this amazing site as well!

I absolutely adored this book. Like any great graphic novel, the story started off with a bang, and maintained its pace throughout. It was unputdownable. The cast if characters were really cute! The dynamics between the covenants and even Sunny was terrific. Loved the sense of humour scattered throughout the story. There was a hint of LGBTQ+ rep in the story, which was refreshing and adorable! All in all, I've become a fan of this series, so much so that I had to go to Webtoons to read the next episodes!

The only thing I did not like was the ending for this book. I feel two more episodes ought to have been included in this volume to give a sense of completion. This was too much of a cliffhanger. Please don't end the next volumes on such cliffhangers..

I will definitely recommend this book to all lovers of graphic novels and urban fantasy.

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this is gold please read it you will love it it has every trope you want to read and the art its just sooo pretty and the story quite dark. Love it

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