Graphic Novel Review – The Devil’s Rose by Brom (4/5 stars)

This is the second book I have read by Brom. The first was “The Plucker”; that was a great book and both the artwork and writing were awesome. This book was written quite as well as “The Plucker” but the artwork was just as fantastic.

In this book Cole hunts down escape souls for Hell; he is working to get the Devil’s favor so that he can rescue Rose. Only this time one of the souls he is chasing is different and it makes him start to question if the souls he hunts down really deserve what they get. In general this book really reminded me of Stephen King’s Dark Tower series; it has that fantasy/gunslinger vibe going on.

The writing in the beginning of the book was a bit awkward but as the book progressed, and Brom got into the story, the writing really improved. The artwork was astonishing as always. Brom is just an excellent artist. The story itself was interesting and engaging. Overall a wonderful book; if it hadn’t been for the awkward beginning I would give it 5 stars.

This book is mainly suitable for older kids and adults; it is very violent and there is some off-color language. Those of you familiar with Brom’s previous work shouldn’t be surprised. Just a heads up.

This book was great and I am really looking forward to reading his next book “Child Thief” which I have an ARC of.