Amala’s Blade: Spirits of Naamaron

author: Steve Horton

name: Wayne

average rating: 3.86

book published: 2014

rating: 4

read at: 2014/04/15

date added: 2014/04/15

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

I'm used to getting review copies in the middle of series and having to puzzle out what is going on with the series. Sometimes this is easier than other times. 'Amala's Blade: Spirits of Naamaron' feels like it's something other than the first book in a series. I can't find a reference to any earlier books. The story starts out and leaves the reader trying to figure things out as they go along. The answers are there and I don't mind this approach, but it's worth noting for those interested in reading the book. Be patient. You'll figure it out.



Amala lives in a split kingdom divided by the Purifiers and the Modifiers, a sort of SF versus fantasy world. Amala is a deadly assassin with a singular purpose and a growing problem. She is haunted by the ghosts of those who have died around her and at her own hands. Along the way, she takes over a pirate ship, gains a ghost monkey as a pet, survives an encounter with a pit monster and finds out about her past. There are still questions at the end of the book, but that just leaves things open for welcome sequels.



Amala is a very likely heroine. I like her steely gaze, her unwavering devotion to duty and her deadly skill. The story by Steve Horton is quite good and was different enough that I really liked it. The art by Michael Dialynas is really good and I look forward to reading more adventures starring Amala.



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 allowing me to review this interesting graphic novel.





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