The art and humor gives Steven universe. But I had fun and enjoyed this funny story. I'd even read a volume 2. I love this take on what people would do if stranded in space and how they would act. Just as interesting as Battlestar Galactica, but less grim. How cute hotelitor looks was probably my favorite part. Would recommend to graphic novel readers.

A fun, quirky adventure through space with lots of heart, snark, and the unexpected. Although humor flows aplenty through the situations aboard Hotelitor, I didn't connect with any of the main characters of the ragtag crew. The plot felt meandering at times and I was never sure if there was a strong enough reason for me to keep turning the pages. Overall, a nice, fast read but easily forgettable.

[Thank you Netgalley and publisher for this ARC!]

This book was a pleasant surprise! I was not expecting to enjoy this book as much as i did. I loved this concept of a robot also being a hotel its something ive never heard of and I think it is a great read for kids.
Thank you NetGalley for providing me an early copy of this read!

As someone who used to work in the hospitality business, I FELT our main character on a personal level. Guests can be TIRING

Anna, the main character, is working at a hotel in space and dealing with all the struggles that come with that aka guests and bad managers. Certain events happen and they’re under attack, the “adults” are no help and the teenage workers have to do all the work to save the day.

As someone who doesn’t read a ton of sci fi, I did enjoy this one. I feel like it was a pretty simply plot that I was able to easily follow. It did feel a bit silly at times but I enjoyed this, I think that can be expected with any sci-if/fantasy tbh. I thought the action throughout was fun and wasn’t overwhelming or overdone as it was spread throughout.

I thought the art style was cute. I liked the coloring, it was like pastely, not bright colors (if that makes sense) which I enjoyed.

I think if you’re looking for a graphic novel to introduce you to the sci fi this could be something to pick up. It is made for YA and I would definitely agree, it’s not graphic or anything like that so definitely appropriate for a teenager.

I’ll be looking to see if we get a volume 2!

This was a surprisingly deep and meaningful read for a graphic novel!
Or maybe, it was too relatable because it painfully accurately depicts some toxic workplace environments that happen out there in real life.
Manga-style art is bright and clear, yet feels somewhat very simple.

Netgalley Review

Rating ★★☆☆☆

Well, I read it. Not much here all in all.

The story centers around a robot thats also a hotel. The robot isn't super special when compared to other big robot stories.

Then you have the characters. The story moves fairly fast and you don't get a lot of character development. Seems to just be a shallow depth of knowledge. Personally I was looking for more, but I understand that not everyone feels that way.

The villains, and the fights with the Williams, had potential to be really cool. They ended super quick and under goofy circumstances. Maybe that's the quirky aspect that I just couldn't understand that made people like this book.

I went in expecting to like this. Mayne my hopes were too high, maybe it was just a bad day when I read it, or maybe it's just not as good as some of the other reviews let on.

You read it and you decide.

There's always that one guy in the room who never gets the jokes and seems baffled by every one else having a great time. I am that person this time, sadly. Don't get me wrong: I love the giant robot references from Gundam to Infinite Ryvius to Voltran (gotta love the flying fist and giant sword). But this didn't work for me at all and I found myself skimming the last half just to finish it.

Story: Anna is a reluctant intern on the giant mecha hotel Hotilitor. She's dealing with a narcissistic and incompetent manager as well as demanding guests. When a giant alien kaiju monster appears, it suddenly becomes obvious why the hotel was built as a defense unit. But the adult crew has been incapacitated, leaving Anna and a few teens to take control of the ship and fight back. Unfortunately, there aren't any handy instruction manuals and they soon find themselves flung to far space, unable to return home. Will mutinies and greedy managers destroy the Hotelitor from inside or will the space monsters finally finisht hem off??

So yes, I get the homages - beloved older mecha anime and the eternal "kids have to take over when the adults get killed off" situation. Main character Anna is our stoic in the face of the absurd and certainly the author has fun with the silliness. I expected this to have a sharper edged Scott Pilgrim feel but instead this is played purely for hijinks. At some point, the story became a one-note of silliness rather than something with a beating heart and an interesting point of view. It felt over written and under developed.

The artwork suits the silliness of the plot. It was fun to see the Robotech, Gundam, Astroboy, Ultraman, Voltron and other references. Yet surprisingly, I wasn't inspired or excited about the illustration work either. It was fine but like the plot felt random and monotonous and one trick after a certain point.

In all, I wish I had loved this. But at least it was fun to see all the mecha anime easter eggs in the story and art. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.

Have you ever had a boss who takes advantage of the hardest workers while taking credit for their accomplishments? If so, you'll be able to relate to this ragtag group of heroes.
Hotelitor is a new space hotel, and the employees think they have normal jobs until the hotel is attacked and they have to step up and save the day. Unfortunately, they're now stranded in space and things keep getting worse.
I think I had a smile on my face the whole time I was reading this. I loved the interactions with the crew and how they came to appreciate each other. The artwork reminded me of Scott Pilgrim.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this graphic novel

4.5 stars

What a cute little romp through space aboard the Hotelitor – a giant mech that also serves as a high-end hotel. The premise of this graphic novel is kind of hard to explain, especially without giving out too many spoilers.

It's a little bit sci-fi but it's also a story about capitalism and greed, and how those things affect each individual. If you've ever wanted to fight
your boss in an enormous robot in outer space, this is the story for you.

The art reminded me a bit of Scott Pilgrim. I'm not an artist so I'm sure it's actually not all that similar but anyway, it was cute. The characters were also endearing. I'm particularly fond of Beth.

There was one part near the beginning of the story that was crucial to the understanding of the work that I didn't quite grasp initially. That could have been a mistake on my part, but it could also have been that it wasn't super clear.

When Anna and the crew of the Hotelitor get into new shenanigans, I'd love to come along.

This was adorable. Hotelitor is a giant robot akin to Voltron or the Shogun Warriors, except in addition to that, it’s also a functioning hotel inside. I’ve never seen that before, so the premise was pretty unique to me! The story follows low-level hotel employees as the ship is attacked and they’re forced to take the helm. The main protagonist Anna is very relatable, and definitely a character you’ll root for.

The art style is so cute, reminding me a little of Infinity Train and Bee and Puppycat. Each character is visually unique—my favorites were Beth and Robert. I loved the spreads of space and the informative graphics about the ship. The crossword was a really cute touch, too.

I think this had just the right amount of action and was very well-paced. I read a lot of comics and graphic novels, and pacing is a hard thing to nail down. It’s short enough that you can finish in one sitting. This really does have a lot of charm.

In a very abstract way this reminded me of a combo of My Life As a Teenage Robot and Codename: Kids Next Door but with a little Fairly Odd Parents thrown in. I don't know what exactly reminds me of those but it felt reminiscent of just a fun, slightly goofy time.

I received an advanced copy in exchange for a honest review from NetGalley.

This is super cute and fun. It’s about an 18 year old girl who’s doing an internship in a hotel. (that also doubles as a giant robot defense system) and it gets attacked an random people who work there are forced to battle aliens and save the day.

If you’ve ever worked at a thankless job, there’s tons of jokes that will hit home and make you laugh, probably more so if you’re currently working one of those jobs. There’s definitely some commentary on class and social systems, and what it means to be the intern.

The art is super cute and has a fun vibe, it’s easy to follow, the story is clear, and the robot illustration maps are really cool. Robots, space, aliens, fighting, class systems, and a shitty job! A little something for everyone.

i'm not going to post this one to goodreads because i just don't think i'm the right audience for this one. i think an older elementary school kid would absolutely love the rag tag work group that fights robots here, but i just didn't. i think the info-dumping of the major non-human players in this world was what prevented me from connecting with the characters. i just wanted them to be more developed.