author: Ted Naifeh
name: Wayne
average rating: 4.06
book published: 2008
rating: 4
read at: 2013/12/12
date added: 2013/12/12
shelves: graphic-novels
review:
Volume 4 of Courtney Crumrin collects 2 stories, The Fire Thief's Tale and The Prince of Nowhere. For the uninitiated (as I was), Courtney is a young girl who is sent to live with her uncle, a great wizard. As it turns out, Courtney has an aptitude like her uncle. She also has a boundless sense of curiosity that lands her in dangerous situations more often than not.
In the first story, Courtney finds herself amid two star-crossed lovers in Romania. She is a town girl and he is a gypsy. The problem is he is also a werewolf. In the second story, Courtney makes friends with a vampire who wants Courtney to join him. Courtney seriously considers this.
The way these stories are handled makes them more interesting than the way they are typically handled. Courtney is a spunky, likable heroine with the proper air of teenage weariness. Courtney's uncle comes across as dour and disapproving, possibly from constantly having to save his niece. While the stories feel like they are from an older era, they are set in the modern age. Possibly because he is constantly having to care for his wandering niece. Story and art by Ted Naifeh are wonderful and I will be revisiting this world.
I was given a review copy of this graphic novel by Diamond Book Distributors and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for letting me review this graphic novel.
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