Title: Odessa
Author: Jonathan Hill
Publisher: Oni Press
Publication date: November 10, 2020
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Summary
After a massive earthquake alters the west coast of the United States, nothing is the same. Life has forever changed. But for Ginny Crane, it’s what happened shortly after the earthquake that changed her life. That’s when her mother left and never came back.
Since then, Ginny’s gotten used to life with her father and her two brothers. They get by on things her father finds from ruins, making do with what they have. But when Ginny gets a mysterious package on her birthday, she realizes she wants something more. She wants to do more than just survive. She wants to find out what happened to her mother. Embarking on a dangerous journey, Ginny wants to find the truth.
Review: Odessa
Thanks to Oni Press and Net Galley for access an eARC of this! I was intrigued by the cover because just look at it! It definitely does its job grabbing your attention. When I saw that this was a graphic novel, I knew that I had to read it. It looks like everything that I love in a book. Post-apocalyptic, epic adventures, family searching for the truth. What’s not to like?
I’ll admit, the art is definitely the best thing about this book. Honestly, I love it when graphic novels stay in the same color tones throughout, which is what this one does. It just works really well bringing together the story. In this case, it fits the dystopic scene, too. Throughout, we get to see sprawling landscapes, really showing what happened when this earthquake hit. Hill’s art transports you there.
While the story was slow moving at parts, Hill really gives us time to get to know the characters throughout. I loved Ginny’s relationship with her two brothers; they band together when it’s desperately needed. I can’t wait to see more from them in future volumes.
Despite the slow moving nature of the story, the art and the characters draw you into this story. Really, you should read this just for the art because it’s gorgeous!
4/5 stars