Friday, October 13, 2023

2023 read #118: Dungeon Critters by Natalie Riess & Sara Goetter.

Dungeon Critters by Natalie Riess & Sara Goetter
249 pages
Published 2020
Read October 13
Rating: 4 out of 5

This is an incredibly sweet and wholesome middle grade graphic novel about a band of adventurers in a realm populated by various animal people. The adventuring party is as archetypal as they come: a socially anxious and nerdy dog who’s a plant-wizard; a dapper spellcaster cat with a mild case of pyromania; a strong and level-headed snake-with-legs who wields an axe; a frog prince who fences and sneaks and has a reputation for stealing from her friends. The art is charming and full of details that add to the story. The story itself is unexpectedly rich, earning its twists by setting them up discreetly early on. Wholeheartedly recommend.

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