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On the night of the biggest storm in New York City history, Elysia Puente gets a call from her estranged little brother Angel, terrified, begging for help. When the call cuts out suddenly, despite the bad feelings between them, Ellie rushes into the night. Finding his broken phone in front of a barricaded subway station, Ellie follows echoes of her brother into the sinister darkness of the underground, desperate to find him before it’s too late.
Download PDF Submerged Vol 1 Vita Ayala Lisa Sterle 9781939424426 Books
"This is a wonderful story of forgiveness. I don't want to say too much, but if you like great art and mythology this is a great book."
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Submerged Vol 1 Vita Ayala Lisa Sterle 9781939424426 Books Reviews
- This is a wonderful story of forgiveness. I don't want to say too much, but if you like great art and mythology this is a great book.
- I received an ARC copy of this book from NetGalley
I wasn't quite sure what to expect before I started reading this, but I was very pleasantly surprised once I got into it. It starts off a little bit vague [definitely on purpose] but it is more or less a woman's journey to find her brother set up like a journey through the Greek underworld. I don't want to give too much away about the plot because I think it's better if it is slowly revealed to you as you read, but it was definitely surprising and I loved the way the author blended the mythological aspects with the modern day stuff and family conflict. The art is gorgeous and the last issue especially was very moving. I would definitely recommend to people who like books like American Gods. - This quick review is also posted on my blog with some panels from the comic. They're all property of the creators of the comic.
First of all, this book is absolutely gorgeous. It takes a lot to get me to read a book called "Submerged" and has something to do with a hurricane — I don't do water, much less flooded NYC subway stations. Nuh uh — nooooo thank you. But this comic contains absolutely gorgeous blue undertoned artwork.
I will admit that while Netgalley did have this arc on their "read now" shelf, I did actually buy and read this in issue form. I was super curious to see if the volume contained extra bits, so I grabbed it quickly.
I did list this as one of my favorites in 2018, and I still stand by that. It is a weird, surreal comic. Am I still a little bummed that the <i>Dante's Inferno</i> references don't quite pan out? Yes, which is why this isn't a full five-star review. I still love the portrayal of the Ferryman — I am not sure if it is specifically Charon (or which culture's underworld this is), but ferrymen to the underworld are always my favorites. (Okay there is also a mention of Cocytus, so I am going to go with Greek.)
The overall theme of this book discusses the protection of younger siblings and whether you are truly responsible for your families' actions or is there a separation when you become an adult. Dealing with the guilt of not picking up Angel's call before he went missing is eating up Elysia. The comic is woven with flashbacks to her protecting her brother in childhood as well as her tense relationship with her parents. Is there actual danger or is it all just a mental battle with guilt?
Also a forewarning if you don't speak Spanish, there is some throughout the trade, with no translations provided.
PPS I want all the Jen Bartel alternate covers. - Thank you to Netgalley, the author and illustrator, as well as the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
At first, I wasn't really into the description of the book, but the amazing cover art and the slight hint at the paranormal kept me coming back. I took a look at some reviews on Goodreads and found the various cover arts. It's the creep factor of the various covers that finally drew me into this graphic novel, and it was much, much better than I expected!
I really enjoyed the artwork, and the story is...interesting. New York (I think?) is on watch from a massive storm, and the subways are closing due to the possible flooding. When El's brother disappears, everything leads to him going into the subway. Whether it is a true battle against monsters, or all in her mind, El must fight her past as she reflects on her family interactions and the right thing to do.
The end was a rather interesting twist, and one of the things I like about this graphic novel is that it's a stand-alone collection with all four chapters (issues) of the story. It was a nice single piece that left me with an air of satisfaction. - Simple summary Elysia Puentes goes into the New York subway on a stormy night in order to find her missing brother. Based on that summary, I would not have read this story, but I have read other works by Vita Ayala, so I knew this comic would be good. Plus, the artwork and coloring are gorgeous.
There is so much going on in “Submerged.†It’s the hero’s journey starting with the call to action – Elysia must find her brother who is in danger, and ending with her return where she is a changed person. Everything has several layers of meaning. Elysia must enter the subway, which represents her descent into hell, where she must overcome obstacles and battle demons. The big storm works so perfectly to describe her state of mind. Ultimately, this is a story about forgiveness, overcoming abuse, and doing what is right.
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. - Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I was able to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
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Submerged has a bit of a vague summary, girl goes looking for brother after his call cuts out. Not enough to draw me in, but the cover has a beautiful supernatural-esque feel to it that made me grab it despite my lack of knowledge of what I was getting into. Turns out the summary actually tells you everything you need to know... if you read deeper into it.
I don’t want to give anything away but there is definitely more to it then Ellie just going off to find her brother Angel. There is a lot of family drama going on here, the storytelling has a wonderful tie into Greek mythology. It’s really quite wonderful and the ending is both heartbreaking and fulfilling. The art is quite beautiful too.
