Graphic Novel Review – The Divided Earth (The Nameless City, Book 3) by Faith Erin Hicks (5/5 stars)
Reading Level: Middle Grade
Genre: Fantasy/Graphic Novel
Length: 272 pages
Publisher: First Second
Release Date: September 25, 2018
ISBN-13: 978-1626721609
Stand Alone or Series: 3rd book in the Nameless City trilogy
Source: Bought
Rating: 5/5 stars
“The Nameless City―held by the rogue Dao prince Erzi―is under siege by a coalition of Dao and Yisun forces who are determined to end the war for the Nameless City once and for all. And the people of the city―the “Named”―are caught in between.
Meanwhile, Rat and Kai must infiltrate Erzi’s palace and steal back the ancient and deadly formula for napatha, the ancient weapon of mass destruction Erzi has unearthed―before he can use it to destroy everything Rat and Kai hold dear!”
This is the third and final book in the Nameless City series. I have absolutely loved this series; it’s such a well done graphic novel series and an intricate fantasy. I love the world-building, the politics, the characters, and the story here.
Erzi has taken control of the Nameless City and is threatening use a horrible weapon on the city to end the war once and for all. Rat and Kai must steal the weapon and find a way to finally bring peace to the Nameless City.
This graphic novel is incredibly well put together. The illustration is very well done, full of great detail and color and very easy to follow. The world-building was amazing and I loved all of the characters. Kai’s mom finally joins the story in a big way and I really enjoyed learning more about her.
I loved the way everything was wrapped up. This was just an excellent conclusion to an amazing fantasy graphic novel series.
Overall I highly recommend this whole series. I loved pretty much everything about it. My whole family read this graphic novel series (husband and 11 yr old son) and they all really enjoyed it. I am really looking forward to seeing what Hicks will work on next!
This book goes towards the following reading challenges:
– New Release Reading Challenge
– Goodreads Reading Challenge
– Graphic Novel Reading Challenge
