I've never read these before so I was glad this was the complete collection because I didn't want to put this down. As a corgi owner, the art was so cute and I fell in love with the magical creatures the author conjured.

This was my first time reading a wordless graphic novel and it was just delightful! It was like watching a silent animated film which interesting characters and just loads of cuteness. Ultimately though, I don't think I'm in the right demographic for this kind of story.

This was pretty entertaining, the art quality was good but needed a little extra pizazz. I feel like the 'magic Korgi flamethrower' power was recycled a little too often and would have liked to see the Korgi's team up with unique powers, etc. That's a little far reaching I know but it caused me to lose interest and passion going through some of these chapters.

Despite the colorful, light hearted cover, this is really a dreary, nearly depressing volume of stories.

The above has nothing to do with the book being in black and white. It's the content of the stories of dogs, fairies, demons and monsters and attacks. There are few happy spots. There are efforts of poignancy, but that needed a more open inking style. The drudgery of hatched inking gives weight, presenting a dour image that could otherwise be uplifting. This isn't a matter of style, but the #1 goal: Storytelling.

I get the impression the author thinks little of anything but corgi dogs. Stories more of this attitude may have been a better avenue.

Involving the book overall. The publisher had a number of things that should have been done. Keep one set of cast of characters in front of the book and eliminate the pages repeated throughout. Maybe this preview from NetGalley is not what will hit the actual press.

Something else should've been done was to edit the stories into more of one, than appearing to pull the individual, original comic books and just tacking together.

Bottom line: I don't recommend this book. 4 out of ten points.

A fire breathing corgi who saves the day? Say less.

This was such a cute collection of wordless stories about a magical land filled with magical corgis. I highly recommend it to readers of all ages. I loved the art and storytelling in each book. I also enjoyed seeing the characters featured at the end, so we could learn a little more about the,.

This collection was absolutely charming. Each page had gorgeous detailed pen and ink drawings that absolutely warmed my heart. As a corgi lover myself, this is the perfect gift for any corgi-obsessed folks out there - I've pre-ordered my own copy actually already as I think my in-laws will love it. These silent comics follow a girl and her corgi puppy going on adventures and fighting monsters together. Overall vibes are heartwarming and cozy.

One less star because I felt the plot was difficult to ascertain at times. I really think this would be fixed by including the appendix info (map and character list) in the front of the book instead of the back. I had no idea the names of any of the characters as there are not any words in the stories aside from the intros.

4.25 stars. Thanks for NetGalley for the e-ARC.

Korgi: The Complete Tale is a compilation of five completely wordless fantasy graphic novels about Ivy the Mollie (fairy-like woodlen creature) and her fearless fire breathing corgi pup Scout as they adventure around Korgi Hollow.

The pen & ink black and white corgi drawings are adorable and extremely detailed. But the various bad guys are truly creepy due to this detail. Each book is introduced by Wart the magic toad with a written basic description of what’s to come and then the reader is on their own to depict the rest. Since the drawings are so detailed, that’s not too difficult to do, however I would have found the post-book character descriptions useful at the beginning of the book.

My personal favorite parts were the short stories at the very end that mostly just involved corgi Scout getting into trouble usually due to his love of snacks.

Overall, the entire journey was cute and the artwork was stunning. Due to its fantasy nature, I almost wish I could have seen a few of the images in color (like the cover). But I believe corgi lovers (such as myself) will adore this book and graphic novel enthusiasts will appreciate what was created.

This was a super cute fantasy story about magical Korgis and their magical friends. There are no words in this book, only the introduction to each tale. It took a minute to get used to the no words thing, but it quickly grew on me. The art was really very interesting. Unlike much of what I’ve seen previously, which made it kind of charming and fun.

I enjoyed getting to know the characters, especially Sprout, the main Korgi, which happens to love food. He was super adorable. I also enjoyed the storylines of each little section. Kept me interested enough to keep turning the pages!! I do question what age should read this. I think some of the pictures are really quite scary. So I suggest if you want your kiddo to take a peak, just check it out yourself and make that decision then. Besides, it’s super cute and you’ll probably enjoy it!!

I recommend this to those who love fantasy graphic novels with magical Korgis, fairies, and super scary antagonists. This was adorable and interesting!!

Wordless but holding amazing illustrations, this is a collection from a well-loved series, which opens up to a world of monsters, adventure, and cute corgis.

This collection includes all five of the Korgi graphic novels as well as several short adventures. Each of the five books begins with a short and entertaining introduction, which does happen through text...but those are the only words during the adventure. Each moment is brought across through very detailed and extremely well-crafted, black and white line drawings. These are more demanding on the eyes than the illustrations usually found in graphic novels, in so far that they take more time to take in and digest. And it's well worth the extra time, especially since these do carry the entire tale in every way.

This is sold for children but will also satisfy older readers and some adults. The story isn't fluffy and happy, but rather, packs fantasy and adventure. The monsters take a creepy lean, which fits right with the illustration style to make each one come across with that dark atmosphere of off-ness. There is a hint of gore without really going there completely (an eyeball pops out and flies away), and while this might bother more sensitive readers, others will find the edged fantasy just right. The main characters fight off the danger and land in some pretty sticky situations, which bring exciting action scenes. It is a positive read with promises of hope and even will bring smiles and cuteness at the right moments.

There is a list of characters with descriptions at the end, which I do wish had been shoved to the front of the novel, instead, but that's only a side thought. It's an exciting adventure with an unexpected lean toward darkish fantasy (think The Labyrinth), which is sure to grab more than just corgi fans.

I went into reading this thinking it was a kids book. I was shocked to see 584 pages for a wordless book. The journey of a fairy and her Korgi friend. Their journey was harrowing and fun but man there were some scary characters. The drawings were great with so much detail and emotions. Thankfully the ending of the book is a happy one with hearts all around.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

Join Sprout the fire-breathing Korgi cub and his Molly caretaker Ivy in several harrowing adventures!

I absolutely loved this tale! There was very little text, but the pictures said it all. The artwork was exquisite and I found myself looking at the pictures quite some time to suck in everything that happened in it. Even thought the text was almost non-existent, you get sucked into the story easily. Besides that, the whole thing is just so cute!

I really wanted to love this one. A graphic novel about magical corgis? It sounds perfect!

Unfortunately, it just didn't hit right for me. On the upside, the corgis were adorable and drawn really well! I felt like a lot of the art was a little flat. However, I found the fairies often seemed to be lacking a little expression. I love the idea of a magical corgi world, but that is a concept that automatically makes me happy & relaxed (like the cover did) and this was NOT the book for happy & relaxed. The enemies were very dark and without dialogue or color in the graphic novel it felt like most of my attention when reading the book went to the darkness and not the cute corgis. That could be more of a problem of my expectations based on the cover, than an actual issue with the book.

Finally, I did want to say that I loved the ending. I won't spoil it, but it was a fun way to bring some lore into the book.

Thanks to Net Galley, Christian Slade, and IDW Publishing for the opportunity to review!

This epic graphic novel introduces readers to the magical world of Korgi Hollow.

Korgis are magical creatures that live in a magical world. They have the power to make their surroundings beautiful just by being there. Korgis coexist with woodfolk known as mollies. However, evil monsters wish to harm the Korgis. Our responsibility is to ensure that these magical creatures are protected from harm. Join the adventure of a young Mollie and her fire-breathing Korgi as they endeavor to stop the monsters.

This book caught my attention immediately because it was so unique in its way - it had no words!
This Complete Tale is a compilation of books from the popular Korgi series. Each page sets the scene before every book, so one must pay meticulous attention to the details to comprehend the story.

The artwork in the book was nothing short of stunning—the level of detail was impressive and beautiful. The Korgis were depicted adorably and playfully, perfectly capturing their innocent and lively personality. The monsters were also intriguing—some looked like fluffy balls with a giant frown, which was charming and bizarre.

If you love Korgis and believe books have too many words, this book is for you. The book's exquisite animal illustrations will make them laugh, thrill, and mesmerize. It's a delightful read that will leave you feeling happy and content.

Thank you, @netgalley @idwpublishing, for the complimentary ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was an utter joy! Set in a world where Korgis are magical little dogs, we go on 5 main journeys with a girl and her korgi. They fight monsters and get into a lot of situations that are all beautifully drawn in wonderful black and white. This is absolutely a book I will be picking up at some point. The only words are between chapters to introduce the stories, the rest are wordless, and the art carries the story wonderfully.

This is a very beautifully drawn collection of stories. Without words (except for a little foreword on each chapter), this book tells the story of a fairy and her corgi friend.

Some figures might be a bit creepy for younger readers, but as it usually is with fairytales - in the end all is well.

This is a very sweet illustrated story about Corgis! If you are a dog/corgi lover you may enjoy it!
The illustrations are my favourite part. The art style is like pencil sketching. The Corgis are absolutely adorable and their little Korgi Hollow is very whimsical! What I didn't expect was how dark and creepy some of the evil creatures are. I would probably review that before reading this with very young kids as the creatures are a thing of nightmares!
I really love the wizard frog telling the stories. There is a character guide and some extra short stories at the end of the book which I appreciated, but I would prefer the character guide to be in the beginning.
Even though the majority of this story is exclusively illustrations it is not confusing in anyway what is going on.

Overall this was enjoyable, and I would expect it would be very exciting for kids with dogs, especially Corgis!

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of this binding in exchange for an honest review. :)

It was very cute and I enjoyed the wordless journey. It is not a must purchase for my library but I could see this book being very helpful for many readers. It is cute, action packed, and the art is a joy.

Not the book I was expecting, but cute nonetheless.

Korgi: The Complete Tale is a collection of 5 separate books set in a mystical land with woodsfolk and Corgis with magical powers. There are no dialogues, save for the very brief snippet at the beginning of each story. It was boring to me for that reason, but at the same time, the art was absolutely beautiful. To know that someone spent their time drawing 500+ pages of Corgis and a fairytale following them, it's extremely impressive and well done. It's not anything I would go back to or reread, because it just felt empty to me without the dialogue.

In a land of mystical, magical creatures, lives a land of korgis! These special korgis breathe fire and protect the fairy folk of the forest. But evil is lurking and wants the korgi's power. This mostly wordless tale is equal parts cute/fun and dark/creepy.