*I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, all thoughts and opinions are my own!*
Title: Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass
Author: Mariko Tamaki
Illustrator: Steve Pugh
Published: September 3rd, 2019
Genre: Comic, Graphic Novel, Teen, Superheroes, and villains
AMAZON | GOODREADS
Synopsis: Harleen is a tough, outspoken, rebellious kid who lives in a ramshackle apartment above a karaoke cabaret owned by a drag queen named MAMA. Ever since Harleen's parents split, MAMA has been her only family. When the cabaret becomes the next victim in the wave of gentrification that's taking over the neighborhood, Harleen gets mad.
When Harleen decides to turn her anger into action, she is faced with two choices: join Ivy, who's campaigning to make the neighborhood a better place to live, or join The Joker, who plans to take down Gotham one corporation at a time.
Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass is at once a tale of the classic Harley readers know and love, and a heartfelt story about the choices teenagers make and how they can define—or destroy—their lives. This is the first title in DC's new line of original graphic novels for middle grade and young adult readers.
The dialogue in this graphic novel was spot on, Tamaki did a great job at capturing Harley's personality and voice- I even read it in her accent in some parts!
This Harley Quinn was more quirky and fun-loving, though clearly wanted to stick up and defend people close to her.
It was exciting to see who all showed up at Gotham High: Poison Ivy, the Joker, and a more dark and brooding character as well! ;)
Ivy was the confident and courageous friend that worked just great with Harley, she was angrier but also very active and encouraging Harley to take a stand as well.
When Joker showed up, I liked the parts with him and was eagerly turning pages to find out if he would ever take that mask off. This joker was more of a trouble-maker and had a mask over his face, he runs into Harley and they form a kind of alliance if you want to call it that.
Harley was torn in this graphic novel, and I think Tamaki did a great job of showing this in her decisions and expressions. Harley was very much breaking glass in this story! :D
This graphic novel I think is more teen, not middle-grade, but not really adult either. The plot progressed nicely and was narrated by our very own Harley Quinn, which made it all the more funny and unique.
'Cause, of course, Harley explains things in her own kind of way.
There was a huge plot twist in the last several pages that really caught me by surprise. It made it even more interesting of a read, especially everything that happened afterward! There was a lot intertwined in the last few pages, a lot explained, and even more hinted at!
I'm really looking forward to the next installment, so I can find out what happens next!
[My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐][3.5 stars!]
Have any of you heard of this read yet??
Who's your favorite DC character??
Thanks for reading!!
~Books with Noel
Title: Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass
Author: Mariko Tamaki
Illustrator: Steve Pugh
Published: September 3rd, 2019
Genre: Comic, Graphic Novel, Teen, Superheroes, and villains
AMAZON | GOODREADS
Synopsis: Harleen is a tough, outspoken, rebellious kid who lives in a ramshackle apartment above a karaoke cabaret owned by a drag queen named MAMA. Ever since Harleen's parents split, MAMA has been her only family. When the cabaret becomes the next victim in the wave of gentrification that's taking over the neighborhood, Harleen gets mad.
When Harleen decides to turn her anger into action, she is faced with two choices: join Ivy, who's campaigning to make the neighborhood a better place to live, or join The Joker, who plans to take down Gotham one corporation at a time.
Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass is at once a tale of the classic Harley readers know and love, and a heartfelt story about the choices teenagers make and how they can define—or destroy—their lives. This is the first title in DC's new line of original graphic novels for middle grade and young adult readers.
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The dialogue in this graphic novel was spot on, Tamaki did a great job at capturing Harley's personality and voice- I even read it in her accent in some parts!
This Harley Quinn was more quirky and fun-loving, though clearly wanted to stick up and defend people close to her.
It was exciting to see who all showed up at Gotham High: Poison Ivy, the Joker, and a more dark and brooding character as well! ;)
Ivy was the confident and courageous friend that worked just great with Harley, she was angrier but also very active and encouraging Harley to take a stand as well.
When Joker showed up, I liked the parts with him and was eagerly turning pages to find out if he would ever take that mask off. This joker was more of a trouble-maker and had a mask over his face, he runs into Harley and they form a kind of alliance if you want to call it that.
Harley was torn in this graphic novel, and I think Tamaki did a great job of showing this in her decisions and expressions. Harley was very much breaking glass in this story! :D
This graphic novel I think is more teen, not middle-grade, but not really adult either. The plot progressed nicely and was narrated by our very own Harley Quinn, which made it all the more funny and unique.
'Cause, of course, Harley explains things in her own kind of way.
There was a huge plot twist in the last several pages that really caught me by surprise. It made it even more interesting of a read, especially everything that happened afterward! There was a lot intertwined in the last few pages, a lot explained, and even more hinted at!
I'm really looking forward to the next installment, so I can find out what happens next!
[My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐][3.5 stars!]
Have any of you heard of this read yet??
Who's your favorite DC character??
Thanks for reading!!
~Books with Noel
I don't read comics often but would love to try it sometime. My favorite DC character would have to be Batman. I do watch a lot of DC movies though!
ReplyDeleteElle @ Keep on Reading
I've only read a couple comics, mostly I watch the movies and shows!
DeleteHarley sounds like a great character! :)
ReplyDeleteShe was hilarious!
DeleteHarley!!! Looks awesome. that plot twist has me curious too. :)
ReplyDeleteIt wasn't like earth-shattering, but it was very surprising and went pretty well with the story!
DeleteI've always been curious about Harley Quinn, but I tend to go for more Marvel titles! IDW, Boom! Studios, and Titan Comics are others I frequently read from. DC... not so much. :)
ReplyDeleteLindsi @ Do You Dog-ear? 💬
Ooh those are good ones, I find myself reading more DC than others for some reason. It's funny because I watch Marvel movies and shows the most lol
DeleteI've never been much of a comic or superhero person but could definitely make an exception for Harley Quinn. I'm really curious about the illustrations, they sound wonderfully expressive. Great review Noel, so glad you enjoyed this one and looking forward to seeing what you think of the next!
ReplyDeleteThank you!! I honestly picked it up because of Harley, I love how she's so expressive and funny- she's her own voice and everything!
DeleteIt's great when a book still finds a way to surprise us! I'm not a big fan if graphic novels but I LOOOOVE HQ! :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, yes!! I love when I see her in comics!!
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