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REVIEW: Intertwined; Coming to America
3.61/5.0 Stars
Rating if the Book Were a Movie: PG-13 – R
Creative Team
Creators & Storytellers: Fabrice Sapolsky, Fred Pham Chuong, & Ramon Gil
Artist: Verónica R. López
Cover: Fred Pham Chuong
Editor: Heather Antos
Publisher: Fairsquare Graphics
Ratings
Story: 3.9 Stars
Interior Artwork: 3.8 Stars
Cover Artwork: 3.9 Stars
Dialogue: 3.7 Stars
Mechanics: 3.2 Stars
Editing: 3.2 Stars
About the Book:
Coming to America
According to Chinese philosophy there are 5 elements also known as cycles that rule the universe. This book is about the element of wood. The champion who had the power of the element of wood on their side has lost their life. Now a new champion must be selected, and during that process preserve the balance and restore the order that was disrupted.
Reviewer’s Notes:
This story starts off quickly paced and dives head first into the action. Quickly establishing who the villain of the story is. But also just as quickly revealing the fate the first hero of this story. While that may be putting off some, I found it intriguing. The story moves along at a fairly decent pace, keeping the attention of the reader enough that time could get lost in the details of the story.
It does not take long to introduce us to who would eventually become the next champion. I liked the transition as it doesn’t feel forced at all and shows the details that needed to make it a seamless one. All the while showing enough Chinese culture and philosophy that it had me looking things up for further understanding. Adding a depth to the story that makes it feel richer and more meaningful.
Overall I can see this developing into a wonderful story that has heart and culture at its core. Making it a meaningful story to be followed for sure!
The cover art of this story is very well done showing the silhouette of the champion standing on the roof as well as what is presumed to be the previous one in the background of the sky. Having read the story it is a very strong symbol of legacy and heritage. Both of which are strong things in any culture much less Chinese. The colors make it eye-catching and make you wonder if it is dawn or dusk. Which is fitting when it comes to the vigilante trope.
The interior artwork is very well done, it has the appearance of being a rough sketch in some places, but I think it adds to the appeal of the book and the story. Holding the attention of the reader to aid in the furthering of the story without being distracting enough that you do not want to look at the pages to read it.
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