I love me some graphic novels!! And I read the first one of the Saga series a long time ago but remember loving it so it was about time I got back into the series. Markus bought me Saga Volumes 2 to 5 for Christmas and I can tell you that I read through all of these so fast!
I will try and give one synopsis since this review post is entailing 4 volumes but essentially it is about 2 people from different races (their races are at war with each other) that fall in love and have a child together. They are constantly on the run since they are being pursued by both sides for committing the crime of being with someone of the opposite race in an affectionate manner. Also, it is set on multiple planets and in space so there is that!
Jumping back into this series was like a breath of fresh air. It feels so good to read these graphic novels because they have everything you could ask for: intense action sequences, family drama, political intrigue and random bouts of vulgarity that brings lots of laughter every time I encounter it. Plus they never let up on entering new characters into the series (probably because not a lot of them last that long, real Game of Thrones vibes).
The entire storyline is told in a narration style of the child as they are growing up. It’s a very cool perspective that unravels in the kind of innocence a small child would have when this story is anything but innocent. They don’t squander away from any of the explicit scenes which is another reason why it is so great. Those scenes are short and fun but they keep it real to benefit their audience and give it that authenticity that makes this series so popular.
If you haven’t heard of saga then you need to check it out! They are made by Image Comics and I feel like it is an underrated series that needs a little more spotlight!
Book Ratings:
Volume 2: 5/5
Volume 3: 5/5
Volume 4: 4/5
Volume 5: 4/5
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I’ve had the first one on my shelf for ages! Really need to read it. I keep hearing amazing things.
Yes! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts on it 😊
great review! i’ve always wanted to read saga, i’m moving it up my tbr now
I love the series so far! I hope you like it just as much as I do 🙂
This sounds intense. I find it especially interesting that it’s told from the child’s POV.
Oh yea it makes for a very unique story style!
I absolutely need to read these graphic novels! I hear nothing but great things. But first I want to finish the Papergirls graphic novels 🙂 Great review!
Oh I have heard that series is very good!
It is 🙂
Hey Erik, I enjoyed reading your review. This sounds like an interesting one, I haven’t read any graphic novelss!
This is a great series!! Hope you enjoy.