I really wanted to like this book more than I did. I liked the color palette, and the the two main characters. But I felt there was a lot of unnecessary things going on. Her friend, didn't add anything to the story. The amount of snot drawn in this book is gross and exaggerated. I wanted more of a back story of the alien. Then that lady who had the superhero thing going on, what is her story?! The ending fell flat to me and the story felt rushed. I just needed more.

Soma is definitely what i would describe as being short and sweet. With a wonderful cast of characters, cute artsyle, and an emotional ending that just aboit brought me to tears, i loved every second of this. truly the only criticism i could give this comic is that i wish it wasn't over.

Soma features a comic book artist going up against an alien invasion. At the start of the story, we have her writing her own invasion narrative, and I love how, as she's stuck on what to write next, an alien crashes right through her window. That opening sequence sets us up for the vibe of the rest of the book: action!

I enjoyed this read, but wasn't blown away. The pacing is quick, and the action never stops. If you're in the mood for something fast and fun, then this is for you. It's like a rollercoaster—thrilling in the moment, but not something that sticks with you after the ride's over. The color palette is another highlight. It's vibrant and fun, adding a punchiness that really makes the story pop—without it, things might've felt a little flat.

While I had fun with the book, I don’t remember much about the main characters once I put it down. But sometimes, you’re just in the mood for a wild alien invasion, and Soma definitely scratches that itch. If you're into action-packed stories and don't mind a straightforward narrative, this could be exactly what you’re looking for. It’s solid, entertaining, and fast-paced, but it didn't leave a lasting impression.
If you're into action-packed stories and don't mind a straightforward narrative, then this could be what you're looking for. It's a solid, entertaining read, but didn't leave a lasting impression.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free eBook/ARC of this title. All opinions are my own.

Honestly not what I was expecting going into the graphic novel but an overall pleasant experience. The art is pretty and the plot is generally interesting in a broad sense.

The time and dedication to style and art and form in this graphic novel is best in class. Perfect for anyone who loves the art of creating a comic or graphic novel and an exciting, fun story to follow along and feel inspired alongside Maya.

This is a lovely and hilarious graphic novel for teenagers. Maya, the heroine, has a lot of insecurities to deal with and those insecurities are presented in a hilarious way. I love this one.

✨graphic novel
✨friendship
✨found family
✨alien invasion

This is the story of a girl who smokes and says shit a lot and her cute alien companion on a mission to save the world!

A cute creature will always capture my heart and Soma is no exception 🖤

Thank you NetGalley and Oni Press for an advanced easy copy of this book in exchange for a review!

This was a nice read, but it was also a forgettable read. I mainly enjoyed the art style, the plot was alright, but a little messy.

Cool story and twist on an alien invasion! Art was great and well designed as well. However, I felt that the beginning of the story could've been longer to showcase more of life before the invasion.

Fun and fast paced! "Soma" is a lovely little read that follows Maya. a comic book artist suffering from burnout, and a cute little alien Soma. Together they have to save the earth from an alien attack. The story highlights themes such as human connection, morality, and work/life balance. It's well written and well illustrated. It's a bit quick though! My only gripe is I wanted a little more backstory for the characters, which is a testament to how well they are written.

The art is lively. Those who enjoy the art style of Scott Pilgrim, Pany & Stocking with Garterbelt, and Dead Leaves will appreciate the work.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me read an advanced copy of this novel!

What caught my attention in requesting this was the discussion of creative burnout and how it changes the relationship between work and style when your job is to draw. I loved seeing Maya interact with her work and her friend, I ended up forgetting the plot, so my reaction quickly turned into joy when Soma arrived. The conversations between Maya and Soma blended beautifully with the different art panels for perspective changes. Even though it was fast paced, I didn't feel lost or get super confused about what was happening. I'm looking forward to publication date to add this to my collection!

Requested this ARC initially for the beautiful front cover illustration, and was thankfully not disappointed!
Writer's blocked girl meets extraterrestrial being warning her of imminent death and alien invasion with beautifully drawn visual illustrations to match? Count me in!
This was honestly such a treat. Soma had it all - well illustrated, well-thought plot line, elements of surprise while also being incredibly heartwarming and funny. Would easily pick up other graphic novels by this author and illustrator in a heart beat!

Very short and sweet. Soma is about a girl who meets an alien on the cusp of the invasion of Earth. The art style and parallel storylines were nice touches and the characters were wholesome (I really liked Juu). This is a fun story for all ages and I will possibly look into more books by these authors in the future.

This was an incredibly fun book! The art style was very captivating and bright which made it extra engaging to read. It was a very typical alien invasion story with the element of an underdog human teaming up with an alien. I had a really great time reading this and would definitely recommend!

I loved the lineart, the color work, and the characters. It's a small thing for me, but I've never been a fan of on-screen snot on a page, and this graphic novel had quite a lot of it. It started off a little slow, but then it was a nonstop action thrillride to the finish, which I loved. I was so sad towards the end, but I understood why one charater had to bite the dust. Everyone was super cute and lovable, I don't think I ran into a character I didn't like. I'll recommend it to people wanting a fun graphic novel to read!

Maya is a comic book artist in the middle of a creative crisis. She's stressed about her deadlines and the payments are not so good. One day, she's trying to get over a creative block and trying to help his best friend to gain confidence for a date when a bunch of aliens invade earth. Maya joins one of the aliens to try to salvage earth.

This was a fun read, although the story felt a bit disjointed at times with the jumping around. I loved the art and the colours, and the story was fun and entertaining overall. I would've liked to see a bit more of the friendship between Maya and his best friend.

Soma is a interesting read. I like to challenge myself sometimes to read things that don't interest me based on cover/description and Soma is that. But under it all I enjoyed most of my time with it, even if it didn't blow me away.

The general idea the main author is struggling to write something is good. As someone who loves to write, I've went through that many times. However, the zanny weird story she begins to write is so over the top, and the humor a lot of the times didn't land for me. But the art itself is great, with some wacky designs I did really love (The little aliens!!!) but overall if want something a bit zanny and different, this one is pretty fun. A 3 out of 5.

Thank you to Oni Press, Fernando Llor and Carles Dalmau for this advanced reader copy.

I swear that Fernando Llor wrote this graphic novel specifically for me. As a writer and illustrator who struggles often with creative blocks, this book is so wonderful at showing how some of our greatest obstacles can produce some of our best results. Using the pro strategy of writing about writers block to get out of writers block is the coolest. Not to mention seeing how an artist would react in some… otherworldly situations was really funny.

Carles Dalmau does such a wonderful job with the art of this book. Such a gorgeous colour palette throughout and the most charming art style and character design I’ve seen in a long time. Soma and Maya are such an endearing duo and their personalities and their designs for each other perfectly.

Regardless of the fact that I’ve got an ARC of this book ahead of time, I will be buying a copy the second it hits the shelves, I can already tell that this is a comfort read I will keep coming back to.

Great for fans of who also enjoy the work of Bryan Lee O’Malley (like me).

2.5 stars

Eh this was fine but I didn't actually find myself that interested in the story. I thought Juu was a much more interesting character than Maya and I wish that the story would have followed them instead. I think that I just wanted more from this and more of an explanation for what was taking place and none of that really happens.

Maya is all of us, stuck in our own heads about our work and what we want to do. Stuck in creativity, and finding a way out of a block, we go on this adventure with Maya and dive into her creative solution.