A review by tuma
Zatanna: The Jewel of Gravesend by Alys Arden

mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Fun story and concept. Magicians in Brooklyn, NYC? I'm in! But the pacing felt too fast for me. Too much happening in short time. Not enough build up it time to care about the characters deeply. They felt like caricatures instead of real people. Checking off diversity boxes.