When Yoon was 14 her parents passed away but she (due to trauma) at that time got a “gift”, she can see strings between people that connect them, the blue ones for romantic/sexual and the black ones for death (the murderer and his victim), with her gift, she starts working with the police to solve cases, Yoon can’t see her own
strings but suddenly a string connects her, but she doesn’t know who it could be, and most importantly, she doesn’t know if someone is going to kill her or if she is going to kill someone, and that’s where it all begins…

It was very interesting, I liked the story, it was very entertaining, and to be honest, I’m not a big fan of that art style, it’s not my taste haha ​​but I think it gives the touch to the “cruelty” of the plot, it’s very well done, it totally gives the vibes hahaha, Yoon is a very crazy woman, I like it 😆, anyway I recommend it!!✨

Thanks Netgalley Mad Cave for the arc

What a gorgeous graphic novel. The characters are stunning and the world is so well realized. I will continue to pick up things by this team and hope there are more stories in this world in the future. Everyone go read.

This book was cool. I liked the story line and the premise. Was a little confusing at times but I think that was the point. Was interesting and I finished in under 4 hrs so that’s a good sign too! Art work was amazing also.

String by Paul Tobin is a graphic novel about Yoon-sook, a 25 year old Korean American, with a strange ability to see two types of strings that connect people. There is the blue string, which connects those who’ve had sex together, and the black strong, which connects murders to their victims. Yoon uses this ability to help her local police department solve murders. Until one day, she notices a black string tied to herself. It’s up to her and her new police detective partner, Luke, to figure out who’s trying to kill her.

Overall, the story was alright. The characters weren’t really fleshed out and made the story seemed rushed. There was more character development done for a brief side character than the main characters which made the story a bit lacking for me. It felt like it should have been geared towards YA. I liked the concept of the story, as I initially thought it may have been a twist on the red string of fate from East Asian folklore and that’s why the main character was Korean American but after reading it, I don’t feel the same way. I would have loved to hear about Yoon’s magic more! I’m a bit disappointed, especially by the ending but it is a first book series so there is a chance for redemption down the line. Would I recommend this to someone? Sadly, most likely not.

4.25 Stars

I was initially drawn into the beautiful cover art and title, as I’m familiar with the string of fate tropes in books. While the description of the strings did not lead to one’s soulmate, the unique magical aspect of connecting murders and hook ups was so unique and intriguing that I had to pick up this comic.

I really liked the art style. The colors were vibrant and the character designs gave each character a distinct look and personality.

Overall I really enjoyed this fast paced mystery and I would love to read a sequel following Yoon as she investigates more about what happened to her parents. I do recommend checking out this story!

Since the comic was so short, there could be more development between Yoon and the detective, but the amount of time the story takes place in is raths short, so they’re budding bond, while not too strong yet was believable.

Thank you to Netgalley and Mad Cave Studios for giving me access to a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really loved the whole idea of this story. Going along with Yoon-Sook as she follows the strings she sees connecting people, blue for lovers and black for murderers and their victims. Yoon-Sook is quirky and brave and she is so easy to like as a character. She is rather accepting and unapologetic and I appreciate that about her. The illustrations are beautiful and add to the story as a whole.

My only gripe about this graphic novel was that it was too short. I am very new to reading graphic novels, so this might be the normal length and I’m just not used to it yet. I just felt like there wasn’t enough time. Everything happened so very quickly and it feels like if I could have spent more time with the characters I could have learnt more about them and connected with them more.

Don’t get me wrong I enjoyed this story and as soon as I can I would really like to read the next one.
4 out of 5 Turtle the cats.

Really enjoyed this story. It has a very unique premise where a woman can see strings that attach people to others. Blue for people who have slept together and black for murders. One day she realizes she has a black string. Is she about to be murdered or will she murder someone else? The art is beautiful, the side characters are fun, and Yoon, the main character is really interesting. I hope the author writes more because I think there a lot more they could explore and I would definitely read it.

This one really didn't do it for me. The art was cool but for some reason I couldn't get past the fact that the MC was Korean for no apparent reason? She doesn't really have a backstory except that her parents were murdered so it just seemed a... strange choice. It does not seem to inform her character or her decision making in any way, so it just seemed off. Ofc diversity is cool but it just seemed like it was inserted for the sake of diversity, both with the race of the MC and other characters.
The rest of the novel was pretty okay, the art was so colorful and great to look at but the story did not really draw me in.

Loved the idea of the strings being a definition of death and sex instead of death and love, made it more interesting. Wish it was slightly longer and with more stories/plot twists. 5* for the representation!

String by Paul Tobin introduces an intriguing supernatural mystery with a unique premise—Yoon-Sook Namgung, a 25-year-old Korean-American woman, has the ability to see two types of invisible strings: bright blue ones connecting sexual partners and dark black ones tying murderers to their victims. But when Yoon spots a black string connected to herself, she’s faced with a terrifying question: is she about to be murdered, or is she about to kill someone?

This was a fast-paced graphic novel that I finished in just two short sittings. The concept of Yoon’s ability is fascinating and leaves endless possibilities for future storytelling. The art style complemented the story well, and I enjoyed the friendship between the two main characters, as well as the diversity they brought to the narrative. However, I did wish for a bit more depth in their individual backstories to further flesh out their personalities.

If there are future volumes, I’d absolutely pick them up—I’d love to see more development for these characters and a deeper dive into Yoon’s mysterious ability. String is an engaging, quick read with a strong concept that has the potential to grow into a compelling multi-volume series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars

What a fun little story! This wasn't anything that blew my mind but I had a good time while reading it and I still think about it from time to time. The strings connecting people who have slept together as well as murderers to their victims was so interesting. I really enjoyed the reluctant and weird friendship that developed between our main characters and I appreciated that all the humor kept this story from feeling too heavy and dark.

Interesting premise and beautiful art, underwhelming plot. The idea that someone can see strings that attach murderers to their victims is incredibly cool, especially if you put this person into a detective position. This gives a lot of potential for the story to become great. But there's also the second string that connects people that are sexually involved with each other. Also intriguing and an interesting combination if you bring both strings together. But the way it got handled so far felt weird and unnecessary. Why is it important for us to know that some random person in this story has a lot of sexual partners? This whole part about this particular string was unimportant and only functioned to make the story edgy (in an almost cringy way) and more adult, which could've been incorporated in a better way.
The characters were also pretty undeveloped so far, but that could change as the story continues.
Nevertheless, an interesting start, but unsure if it's strong enough to hook into reading future volumes.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me the ARC for this novel. I am a big fan of graphic novels and usually i give them a 1-3 star rating but i really enjoyed this one and the concept was very good, This novel follows a great lead character with pink hair who has an ability to see strings from people.. black strings meaning murderers and people who have murdered someone and blue strings, so basically if she is in the room and sees these strings she knows these people did either of those 2 things she goes on a fast paced journey trying to solve a murder with her non binary cop who was also a great lead and I loved the non binary rep! I really enjoyed the story and the artwork and even the side characters were great. As i mentioned earlier i love how fast paced this graphic novel was and how everything made sense as well and the concept was not confusing at all and all was revealed by the end of this novel. I do hope to get the chance to read the others of this graphic novel story because i noticed this author has other ones i think. If you enjoy graphic novels with great leads i think you all will enjoy this one i sure did!

This vibrantly illustrated graphic novel follows Yoon-Sook Namgung, a 25-year-old Korean-American woman with the unique ability to see two types of “strings” connecting various people: one blue, stretching between intimate partners, the other —dark black— connecting murderers and their victims. She puts her abilities to good use by aiding the police in solving homicide cases, and earns a living by using the blue strings to help people expose their cheating partners. All is good, until one day she discovers a black string connected to herself, and she's set in a race against time to uncover her would be murderer.

The story is fast-paced and engaging throughout, and we see Yoon in her element, solving her open cases in an attempt to prevent her murder. I enjoyed seeing her interact with her clients and the suspects in their cases - none of them felt one-dimensional or cartoonish, and it made for a truly compelling story. The easy-going banter between Yoon and Luke, the police officer she were consulting, in particular, was a highlight.

Another strength of "String" is the artwork - the entire graphic novel is illustrated in full, vivid color, that only enhances the story - excellent work by Carlos Javier Olivares and Sara Colella!

That being said, the graphic novel does include quite a bit of violence and one particular graphic sex panel, so it might not be suitable for a younger audience.

String by Paul Tobin is an engaging graphic novel that masterfully blends magical realism with a compelling murder mystery. The story revolves around Yoon-Sook Namgung, a 25-year-old Korean-American woman who possesses the unique ability to see “strings” connecting people—blue strings indicating sexual partners and dark black strings linking murderers to their victims. This intriguing premise sets the stage for a thrilling narrative, especially when Yoon discovers a black string connected to herself, raising the stakes dramatically.
The artwork by Carlos Javier Olivares, complemented by vibrant colors from Sara Colella, brings the story to life with dynamic visuals and expressive character designs. The combination of detailed illustrations and a well-crafted plot makes for an entertaining read that captivates the audience from start to finish.
Overall, String is not only visually stunning but also rich in plot and character development, making it a strong candidate for adaptation into a television series. With its blend of relationship drama and suspenseful twists, it leaves readers eager for more. I would rate it 4.5 stars and look forward to a sequel!

I loved the plot. The characters were great, the art style was so good I adored the colour scheme that was chosen. Really really interesting comic/gn! Excited for more in this series cause I very much want more!!

I was very intrigued by the premise of this one. but I found that the work fell short for me. I wish we had been given more insight for the characters, like their backstories, their development, and such because they are fascinating. The art was the most enjoyable aspect of this read, it was lovely.

I think is a comic that combines comedy, action and fantasy very well. Accompanied by a design that transports us to the 90s with the color of the current era.

String has a protagonist with a particular power: she can see who had or has a sexual relationship and who has committed murders. All this through an ability that she developed after the death of her parents.The blue thread she sees between two people indicates sexual relationship and the black thread indicates murder. For this reason the Police work with her in some cases to solve them; however, everything takes an unexpected turn when one day she wakes up and sees a black thread tied to her. A premonition of her death or would she be the killer?
The strong points are the design and the characters with diverse personalities, they are all quite human and you can agree with their actions at times and not at others. It also gives an interesting twist to an already well-known legend such as that of the red thread of fate.

Yoon-Sooo can visibly see connections between lovers and between murderers and victims. Then one day she sees herself is connected to a string.

This was a fun concept and very original. I loved the artstyle and the panels are setup in a way that's pleasing to the eye and flows nicely. The string did take some of the mystery out of certain events. I still recommend this book.

Thank you, NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios for allowing me to read an early copy of this book. The opinion in this review is my own.

What an great concept! I really enjoyed this twist on the detective genre. It was original, believable and most of all not gratuitous or just a gag. The power to see the lines conecting people was genuine and felt real, it had gravitas. People hate to be around her, because of her power to see them. She's regarded as a freak and even when she ends up helping people, they are freaked out by her ability.
The art was good, maybe not my favorite, but there is a very personal style and it's quite efficient. Great looking characters, I loved everyone look and style being so varied... in that the artist is very impressive. I hope we see some of them again in future stories.
Great story, lots of stwist and turns but the author still got alot some backstory along with the main plot.
I really hope for more stories!