A perfect blend of fantasy/mythology and cool gothic fashion. I already love Ezra and Samson. There are so many characters and each of them have some interesting backstory which I can't wait to explore more in the next volumes. Not a five star reads because the dialogues could have been a little better.

This was fun. I’m here for basically any facet and rendition of queer representation. I was a bit surprised to enjoy this “Holy Queer” love and coming into ones power, but it hit so well. Can’t wait for the second volume.

In the thrilling supernatural world of "Covenant," exorcists are not just holy warriors but modern-day fighters adorned with sacred tattoos and armed with machine guns. Ezra, a powerful yet disillusioned exorcist, finds his faith tested until a divine mission sets him on a new path: protect a mysterious college student named Sunny from demonic forces. Sunny, who appears to be an ordinary human, hides dark secrets and a troubled past, making his protection a daunting task.

As Ezra and Sunny navigate their tumultuous relationship filled with sarcasm and distance, they are inexplicably drawn to each other. Together, they must face not only external demonic threats but also internal struggles with faith, destiny, and acceptance. The fate of their world might just depend on their ability to trust and understand each other.

**Review:**
LySandra Vuong's "Covenant" is a riveting blend of action, fantasy, and mythology wrapped in a punk gothic aesthetic. The story brings fresh energy to the supernatural genre with its unique premise of exorcists equipped with modern weaponry and holy tattoos. The visual style is striking, with vivid illustrations that enhance the action-packed and emotional narrative.

The characters of Ezra and Sunny are the heart of the story. Ezra’s crisis of faith and sarcastic demeanor contrast sharply with Sunny’s enigmatic and distant personality, creating dynamic and engaging interactions. Their slow-burn queer romance adds depth to their characters and their journey, making readers root for their eventual understanding and connection.

Vuong’s storytelling is both thrilling and thought-provoking, exploring themes of religious faith, the burden of destiny, and the complexity of good and evil. The comic seamlessly integrates intense fight scenes with moments of introspection and character development, ensuring a well-rounded and captivating read.

Tropes
- Enemies to Lovers
- Slow Burn Romance
- Supernatural Action
- Crisis of Faith
- Hidden Secrets

"Covenant" is a must-read for fans of supernatural action and LGBTQIAP+ romance. LySandra Vuong's debut graphic novel promises an exhilarating ride with its blend of high-stakes action, intricate mythology, and emotionally charged character arcs. With its compelling narrative and stunning artwork, "Covenant" is set to make a significant impact in the world of graphic novels. Don't miss out on this exciting new series that challenges conventions and delivers a powerful story of faith, love, and redemption.

I am excited to purchase this title for my library, as I know my patrons will love it! Amazing, rich artwork, a story that hooks you, I love it!

This was such a fun introduction into the world of Covenant, and giving us a taster of what's to come in future instalments! I can't wait!

Covenant takes those horror films that you see where the stoic priest comes to save the day and turns it on its head. This book has action, sassy demons, sexy priests, strong women, inter church politics and queer religious people!! We start off on action and it doesn't let us down from there, drawing us in. It is expertly balanced between serious demon fighting and fun, flirty humour. I don't feel as though I've been so drawn into a story so fast with a graphic novel before and I flew through this. We get a hint of a potential romance towards the end, and this along with the strong plot set up has made me immediately seek out more! I really liked this book so much and I can't wait to read more straight away.

One of my biggest problems is that right off the bat, it throws you right into the deep end before giving any context. There is a magic system that, even after reading the whole book, I don't completely understand. It opens with a fight scene that introduces you to two of the main characters. I thought that I must have missed a book. That being said, I loved Samson from the second I saw him. 

Though there was so much in this book that I loved, The story took me on a journey with stunning visuals, amazing characters, and an enthralling plot. There is also the bonus of really hot priests and queer people representing the church.

There is a very diverse cast of characters, and I loved just about every one of them. Each character truly felt like their own person, and I really enjoyed how the characters were able to switch from serious to silly. Samson might be my favorite, but Isaac is a close second. Samson and Ezra are an amazing duo. Watching Ezra be an idiot and Samson trying so hard to protect him was great. 

This book reminded me a lot of the Shadow Hunter TV show. Especially with the tattoos that gave them powers. In the beginning, I just thought they were cool, but then I realized that they were the source of their power as well as how they were able to pull a huge gun out of nowhere. Something about them having magical abilities and still using a gun is so funny to me. 

I loved the characters so much, and I need to know what awaits them. It ends on a cliffhanger, and I am not so patiently waiting for the next one.

Wonderful. Amazing. And what illustrations.

When I started Covenant, it took me while to get into it but once I was engaged in the story I finished it in one sitting (with my toddler running amok so imagine how hooked I was).

The churches are fighting demons with help of exorcists and these exorcists are not those traditional ones, we see in the movies. They are more like, have you watched Keanu Reeves's movie constantine? Yeah, those vibes but there are many Keanu Reeves in this set-up so better, much better.

The story is gripping and fast paced. I looked for next volume as soon as I finished this. I wanted to know what happened next.

Thank you Oni press and Netgalley for the wonderful ARC in exchange of an honest review.

A friend of mine had read this WebToon and for ages was raving about how incredible it was. I knew I had to try the series out for myself. This was an exhilarating, action-packed series about angels and demons and saving humanity. I feel that this volume gave us a really solid look into our key characters and the main plot points we need to understand the series going forward. How the magic system works, the politics surrounding the different churches as well as the interpersonal dynamics between our core characters. I am looking forward to seeing all of this expanded upon in future volumes!

I had Covenant on my to-read on webtoon for so long but never got to it, so seeing it on NetGalley kinda give me the push to finally stop procrastinating.

Happy to say it's really really promising! Good old case of 'why didn't i het to it sooner?'

I would say if u like the action of shounen animes, the demon hunting and exorcisms in "Supernatural" and the badassery and religious incooperation of "The Boondock Saints", u'll be in the right place, i think.

The story itself opens up alot of interesting topics for the reader to think about. Ezras relationship with religion, and it's implications for his job, the portrayel of said religion and it's constitutions, especially the corruption in it, forgiveness and absolution...

I am not christian (from which the lore pulls his stuff from) and i am also not the most religious person but that doesn't make the discussion around this topic any less engaging. More so many.

I just wish we could have seen a bit more of Ezra + Sunny. Given the synopsis i thought it would have been a bit more of that, but most of it was world building.
Plus hope to learn more about the other characters too, as of now they aren't TOO distinct from each other.

Nevertheless i won't say no to hot people being badass (Father Aaron??? 🙂‍↕️👌 phewww what a fine man)


Thank u Netgalley and Oni Press for this free E-Arc in exchange for an honest review.

I hadn’t come across this comic before I saw it on Netgalley and oh my god it’s so good! Volume 1 (this one) doesn’t really have all that much happening (especially since I started reading it seeing the queer tags and the ML was only introduced right at the very end of this volume), BUT it really effectively sets the scene with the characters, world building, and probable conflict and I instantly had to go continue reading on Webtoon because I cannot wait to see more of my hot tattooed exorcists fight demons!! (I also plan on buying a copy of volume 1 when it’s released and I have the funds because the art is so pretty and I want to support the creator!

anywhere there's hot priests you will find me there

a queer, graphic novel by a fellow viet? sign me tf up. all i'm saying is if the priests in catholic schools looked like that, i'd be a lot more religous (/s, kinda).

covenant follows the story of ezra, an exorcist who is a part of the very small church of providence. he and his convent go around banishing demons back to the pits of hell and whatnot. he sees a vision that he must protect the mysterious new guy at college, sunny nguyen (who is, for lack of better words, super fucking hot). vol 1 leaves off with ezra and sunny in quite an awkward spot, and i cannot wait to see how their relationship progresses.

Thank you, Oni Press, Sandra Vuong and NetGalley for the digital early copy!

English is not my native language, so I will keep my review short. I can read English better than I can write it :D

Firstly? A queer supernatural action Comic (with a sexy Priest)?? SIGN ME UP

I really enjoyed the art and aesthetic of this Graphic Novel. The story is what truly captured my attention.
It's mysterious, funny, serious, full of action, sexy men and demons ;)

All in all, I really enjoyed the first volume and can't wait to read more about Samson and Ezra!

i'm so happy that this webtoon is gonna be publish, I've been following this webtoon since the beginning and I'm in love with the story, the setting, the arts... everything is perfect, Lysandra makes us more and more anxious for the next chapter

I felt that the story was a bit confusing and jumbly. Maybe a bit rushed in the world building. But most of all, the dialogue- and important part of a graphic novel - had no real flow and made the characters feel younger.

The art is gorgeous, but the book in itself didn’t catch my attention.

/ Denise

Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for a digital early copy of this graphic novel. This review is my honest feedback and given voluntarily.

Wow! I was really looking forward to reading this and it did not disappoint! The illustration of this graphic novel was incredible! I absolutely loved this style. Just as a preface, I had not consumed this story previously on Webtoon, so I went into this blind with nothing but the blurb. The story for this first volume has been really fascinating and mysterious and I am definitely hooked. I’m for sure sticking around for the next volume. And these characters?!?! My goodness! The sexiness is everywhere! Samson and Ezra are just 😍🥵 Even the demons are sexy as hell 😏

Ezra’s backstory is so sad and interesting. Sunny’s seems to be incredibly sad as well once we finally get a smidge of it at the end of this volume. Man, I wish this had been longer!

The fight scenes were done really well. The details in all of the appearances, even of those background characters, was just awesome. I was thoroughly impressed with the level of talent oozing from these pages. I can’t wait for more! I would love to see this as an animated series even 😍

100% recommend if you’re looking for something a little fresh and different in terms of story, as well as a little more on the new adult/adult side. Also recommend if you’re looking for a new queer GN series (if you haven’t already consumed it as a webtoon). Enjoy! 🤙🏼💕

This is an intriguing start to a series! I understand this is (was?) a webtoon, but I hadn't read it before so I was going in with no prior knowledge. This follows a church of exorcists that exorcise demons with the help of angelic blessings that they keep as tattoos. I liked the art style, and the comic has some humor to balance out the serious content. I was a little confused that they all seem to be in college? Regular college? I guess exorcism is their side gig or something. I'll check out the next volume when it's published!

The art was pretty pixelated, but I'm assuming that is just because of the advanced copy.

Thanks to the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

Gracias a netgallery por confiarme el arc de esta novela.

Tenía muchas ganas de leer esta historia porque me prometía mucha acción y parecía que el dibujo me iba a encantar. Vamos, que pensaba que iba a ser un 4 estrellas mínimo, pero no sé que ha ocurrido que no me he sentido en ningún momento enganchada y con ganas de seguir leyendo.

Me he encontrado una historia plana, eso sí, con mucha acción pero por lo demás no me ha dado nada que me haya dejado maravillada. He terminado a trompicones y con muy mal sabor de boca.

I read Covenant when it was airing as a webtoon series and I'm excited it's getting Published. I absolutely loved the characters, the plot, the artstyle and the play on religion. It's a beautifully layered story about identity and found family.

When I first began reading this, I wasn't particularly hooked. I enjoyed the art and the aesthetic and the themes and they are what kept me reading. I felt myself skimming through some pages whilst basking in the amazing art.

With that being said, it clearly draws narrative inspiration from anime with some of the panels having similar catharsis and similarities anime reactions. Yet despite this, it feels western.