honestly I'm just a really really big monster high fan over here.
I loved this so much. adding lore to some more characters and giving them more depth was amazing to see and read!
AND it's JUST SO PREEEEEEEEEEETTTTTTTTYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!! Thank you for making this. i hope this comic series keeps going forever.

I loved the art and the colour scheme. I can see tweens enjoying the silly sweet puns, the sisterhood and the fashions. But I found the actual story plot/arc to be confusing.

First of all, I wanna start with these illustrations are AMAZING!! My jaw was on the floor when I saw this on NetGalley and I ran to request it. Sadly, I feel like fell short for me. This didn’t really follow the lore that is Monster High and because of that I was put off. I feel like if this wasn’t revolved around the story of Monster High it would make a great story and I would have enjoyed it more, but because I grew up watching all of the movies and all of the episodes, I had a hard time liking this. I did not like that Cleo is not fearleading captain, I feel like that’s a major component in this series. Also, I feel like Clawdeen and Torelli didn’t make much sense to me,if anyone were to be paired with Torre I feel like it would be Cleo since they have the most chemistry. I have always felt that Clawdeen was never meant to have a partner and would just be on her own. Maybe she would be attracted to both male and females, but for the most part she would remain on her own. I never knew that a lot of people shipped her as liking girls. I know that there is more to the story of Clawdeen and Deuce, but I felt like it doesn’t make sense that it caused a breakup. Everyone knows that him and Cleo are endgame, especially her best friends, so how would there be a confusion that there’s something there. If anyone Cleo would confront them about what they are hiding. I found it completely random that Draculaura’s dad is somehow dead too? Where is the relationship between her and Clawd??

Thank you to the author, the publisher, and NetGalley for this e-ARC.

This was a super nostalgic graphic novel as someone who grew up with and played with Monster High. I loved the art style of this so much and story was great. I can't wait to read the next volume.

This seems a little bit all over the place, like two stories were put together into one volume. This is definitely not something you can pick up if you haven't watched the show, as it assumes you know a whole lot of backstory that I was lost on.

gen 1 monster high in the year of our lord 2025?? dreams do come true

first of all, the art is absolutely gorgeous and i’m actually so obsessed with all the character designs.

the story itself was amazing. i was actually surprised at how it covered more deeper and intense topics (ex. grief, divorce, friend groups falling apart, the effects of insurmountable pressure) than those in the cartoon and i’m all for it because it was done so well. i think it was a great addition to the lore and added more depth and maturity to the series. also canon torelai x clawdeen?? yes pls

the underlying mystery was also really interesting and creepy

this volume isn’t even out yet but i desperately need the next one right now

DNF 10%
I love Monster High since I was a child and my love for it hasn't change even as a adult. But I could get into it .
I love that the ghouls had the same outfit as G1 but the storyline was inspired by the reboot and I do not care about it.
Will probably pick it up later on but right now it is not it.

I have been provided an e-ARC by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was really cute, I loved the art style and I am absolutely gripped to see what happens next, I think the only criticism I can give is that as much as I enjoyed the spooky puns like the use in the TV Show, I think they were used a little too often here, otherwise this was a great way back into the Monster High Universe. I hope that the next volumes are heavier on Draculaura she is one of my favourites.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5)

I love love love Monster High, the characters are so fun and cute. The silly wordplay makes me laugh every time. There’s an underlying mystery throughout the story, and I can’t wait for the next volume.

Thank you NetGalley and IDW for the e-ARC

Actual rating 3.5/5

I thought this was cute but unlike most comics didn’t confine the story arc to the volume which is kind of frustrating. While I appreciate the addition of the FCBD and Pride issues, I’d have rather had a full story in the volume. The puns were a bit overdone, even for the target audience. That said, I liked the art work quite a bit!

Thank you Netgalley and IDW Publishing for the ARC!

I love Monster High and seeing the book I had to read it! The comic follows the main girls and their lives on campus and within their families and how they are impacted by it in their daily lives. There's also some underlying mystery going on in the background along with puns and other delightful references to current times and to the origins of the tales that inspired each girl. Overall a great read!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this arc.

I got this arc to read with my daughter. She loves monster high and graphic novels so this was the best to read together at bedtime. She loved it- can’t wait to read more!

Thank you to Netgalley and IDW Publishing for the e-arc!

I am a huge fan of the Monster High franchise and have watched the many different adaptations. I hadn't known it had a comic series and was intrigued when I saw this popup on NetGalley. This comic collection follows our main squad as they are starting a new semester at Monster High. There seems to be some tension between the characters as well as their personal lives. There's also a mystery going on behind the scenes with the headmaster and other administration at the school. I thought this was a fun collection and I am looking forward to continuing this series. If you are a fan of this series, I highly recommend it.

As a long-time fan of Monster High, I’m happy to say this didn’t disappoint.

The style of the illustrations they've chosen has been a good choice! The art style feels super "Monster High-ish" and definitely has the right vibe.

The book starts with a shorter adventure, which is a fun (and complete!) read. After that, the longer storyline kicks off, and you are thrown into an adventure. There is lots of mystery and I was hooked. The idea of the story is so cool, and now I can’t stop thinking about where it will go next. I’m honestly sad that I have to wait to find out!

If you’re an old fan of Monster High or just love a good mix of creepy-cute storytelling and want to become a new fan, this one’s a must-try. Art style and plot combined, it captures the fun and spooky vibe I’ve personally always loved -and still love- about the franchise.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great graphic novel that was a fun read. The graphics were so colorful and wonderful. This will be a fun book to share with kids.

3.5☆
This was really cute and fun! It really hit on the vibe of the show. The wordplay was a bit ridiculous and got really annoying but overall I enjoyed this. I particularly loved the art style and how authentic the characters felt

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It's awesome to see the ghouls back in such a gorgeous new art style. I think the highlight of this new series is definitely going to be the looks. With plenty of cameos from the students that you know and love, this feels like a love letter to fans who grew up with the movies and dolls.

Gotta say, though. The over reliance on puns and wordplay (icktok, really?) had me eventually rolling my eyes. Pretty much every speech bubble had one and while they work fine in spoken dialogue for the movies, they get really hard to digest when you're constantly reading one every sentence.

I think this is a great look at how friend groups fall apart and things change throughout high school, with an added mystery or two for good measure. Can't wait for the next volume.

"Monster High: New Scaremester, Vol. 1" is a YA graphic novel written by Jacque Aye, Hannah Templer, and Megan Brown and illustrated by Caroline Shuda, Siobhan Keenan, and Bowen McCurdy. It collects issues 1-4 of "New Scaremester" and the "Monster High: Pride" special comic. If you don't know much about the characters to begin with, you may be a bit confused at first because the novel just throws you immediately into it, however I think this graphic novel will mostly appeal to those already familiar with Monster High. We start with stories from the Pride comic, with Clawdeen and Toralei dating and wanting to create a cool forest hangout for the summer. After the Pride stories, we move into the New Scaremester where people are mysteriously going missing, along with the regular stresses of high school. A recommended purchase where Monster High is popular.

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Amazing art work and storyline. Kids and adults alike will fall in love with this series. It is a quick read that you will reread again and again.

CUUUTTEEE!!! I didn't realize just how queer monster high really is!! What a great series! It definitely makes me want to read more.