Nightschool, Vol. 3: The Weirn Books

Nightschool: The Weirn Books #3

by Svetlana Chmakova

Betrayed by one of their own, the Hunters have become the hunted as their hideaway is invaded by a pack of ravenous werewolves! But it'll take more than a few mongrels to get the better of these kids. Meanwhile, Alex begins advanced training with Mr. Roi. Will he be able to help her find a clue to her sister's disappearance? Or is the home-schooled Alex in way over her head?

Genres: Manga, Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Young Adult, Supernatural, Comics, Magic

208 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

Svetlana Chmakova (Russian: Светлана Шмакова) (born 1979 in Russia) is a comic creator. She is best known for Dramacon, an original English-language (OEL) manga spanning three volumes and published in North America by Tokyopop. Her other work includes the 2-page The Adventures of CG for CosmoGIRL! magazine and the webcomic Chasing Rainbows for Girlamatic. Though born in Russia, she immigrated to Canada, where she graduated from the Sheridan College Classical Animation program, in 2002. She then began to publish her manga on the Internet, where her works were found by CosmoGirl! magazine.

Reviews

[Chelsea 🏳️‍🌈 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series remains one of the more diverse mangas I’ve read. I’m really interested in the Hunters! I also want to know why everyone is so mean to Rochelle? She’s so sweet and nobody but the Hunter teacher is kind to her.

[Sarah Maddaford · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now, I'm starting to see how things are connected and why I should care about some of these characters. For one thing, I finally figured out that some of the characters that I thought were the same character aren't. That helped a lot with understanding what was going on. I like the diversity the author shows in her character designs, but there were a couple that were very similar. As for the story, this book spent more time explaining things, but it also had quite a bit of action. The first scenes are fairly violent, but nothing I would hesitate to hand a teen. There is a communal bathing scene, but nothing is shown. Most of the curses are bleeped out, but there are a few minor ones left visible. I'm a bit confused about how the Hunters can blame Alex when they know something else is giving her power and protection. I'm also a bit confused about how certain people remember Sarah. I can understand Alex remembering because of blood ties, but how do the other two remember? I'm definitely eager to read the next one.

[Penny Raspenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm intrigued! I want to know more!

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Hunters are nearly killed and Alex finds someone else who remembers her missing sister.

This series continues to grow and become more complex and I'm loving the character growth. I see that there's only one more volume though which is concerning - I don't see how the author can wrap everything up that quickly and I definitely want more stories with this group.

[EllaB Red · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vol. 4 where you at?!

[erini · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75 / 5

[Sami · Rating 4 out of 5]

Svetlana Chmakova is an OEL (Original English Language) manga creator that I have been aware of and reading since she started publishing her comics online through Wirepop and Girlamatic. I loved both Chasing Rainbows, a story about a girl whose future is foretold, and Nightsilver, a story about a young witch. Unfortunately both stories have been on hiatus for years now since Svet had to turn her attention to publishing her first professional manga series, Dramacon.

Complete Review: http://twistedquill.blogspot.com/2010...

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Three volumes in, the cast is really beginning to gel. Before I wasn't sure why I was expected to care about the huge cast of characters; now I'm really interested in seeing what happens when Alex finally meets up with the hunters again. Chmakova's art continues to be a treat.

The wait between volumes is becoming killer--I think I will have to track down the magazines at the library.

[quinnster · Rating 5 out of 5]

Only one book to go, right?? Can she really wrap everything up in just one more book?? I'm on the edge of my seat!

[Jillian -always aspiring- · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much nostalgia…

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Svetlana Chmakova is one of my favorite middle grade graphic novelists, and when I saw she had a YA series also, I jumped on it.
NIghtschool is a quadrilogy revolving around a school that hosts normal high school classes and students during the day, but at night, the classes and students are very different, and not a little dangerous. The third volume puts a lot of attention on the Hunters, who have been betrayed by another human, resulting in a werewolf attack at the Hunter hideaway. Alex, meanwhile is now being trained by Mr. Roi in advanced techniques.
Nightschool Vol 3 is a satisfying follow up to volume 2, and I look forward to reading the remainder of the series.

[Lauren Schnoebelen · Rating 4 out of 5]

While trying to figure out a way to save their members from the mysterious attack in the cemetery, the Hunters are forced to defend their safe house from a surprise attack by werewolves. Trying to get the answers they need will have to wait but they’re not the only ones with questions. Alex is still looking for her sister when she finds someone who remembers her and the realization that there’s more who are missing increase the mysteries for the Night School.

I liked this volume a lot more than the previous. I think the adults were handling their roles more appropriately and I think this also had much needed world building. Definitely interested to see where it goes.

[~Cyanide Latte~ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oof. I'm not sure if I have words beyond that right now, other than the fact that we're finally starting to see how the A-plot and the B-plot intertwine, and I love that, I'm living for it. Just... OOF.

Well no, okay, I do have one other thing to say, and that's that I'm disappointed this wasn't contracted for more volumes than just the four it got. It feels like the ending is going to have to be a bit rushed by the time I read the fourth book, and I'm not sure if it will cohesively work or tie everything together, which I'm worried about.

[Khari · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yeah, this was awesome.

No and-if-or-buts about it. Just plain great fun.

Teacher is like totally freaking awesome. No idea what his name is, but his stoicism and loyalty and coolheadedness combine for total awesomeness. He is similar to blade only more stoic. I like. A lot.

I am more and more curious as to how hunters are different from humans. Do they arise out of the human population? Can the different races interbreed? What happens when they do? Do we get cute little halfsies!?!?!?

[Squirrel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoying the series, great story, cool characters. But the story is feeling rushed in this book, and too many of the drawings are unclear - sometimes I can't tell who the character is, others, what the action is. Especially liked the end notes here, with the translations and the fan art. I wish this story were more fleshed out, with a bit more definition of new characters...

[James Crawford · Rating 3 out of 5]

The third book reveals a traitor to the hunter group and a teacher willing to help Alex with her training. He tries to kill one of the students in the infirmary. Alex meets a woman who says she knew her sister. There's a use of blood magic to scry, some kind of infection, and some kind of escaped creature.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Um, still a little unclear. This one confused me more because I find the artwork between the two plot lines overlaps and I get the characters mixed up. I hope that's not intentional, but I also kind of hope it is. Reading book 4 hopefully later tonight.

[Jasmine · Rating 5 out of 5]

awesome story, just my favorite style of manga drawing.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

‘‘Twas a good book! Not as good and volume 1 and 2, but it’s no biggie because it was still NOICE!

Luv this series, and just got in the 4 volume (its so fresh and BEAUTIFUL!!!) I’m ready to go ;)

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Darker this time with more conflict and raising more questions! Such a uniquely spun tale. I can't wait to read the last volume!

[Lara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Things are definitely getting more complicated in this one, and I'm looking forward to finding out what happens in the final volume!

[Catherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoying this series -- wonderful imagination and gorgeous images.

[Bee (BacchusVines) · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the introduction of the teachers. The next book is the last, so I'm super nervous!

[Gretchen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alex continues to search for her sister. An ancient evil is rediscovered.

[Salamah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sarah is still missing but the storyline is really good. I think Daemon and Mr. Roi are my favorite characters!

[Kent Herring · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good Read

Loved it, can't wait to read the next one. So that is my two cents worth anyway. Hate leaving reviews.

[Jeannette Michelsen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sooooo good! Things are definitely coming to the climax and I’m interested to see how it all plays out.

[Lindsay · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like I've been thrown into this world with no backstory and while I'm still enjoying it, I think I could have enjoyed more if some things were explained.

[Pinky Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's so many dropped threads that could be picked up for further plot points, but they're just not utilized. I do really like the glimpses of politics and the fight scenes.

[Jen · Rating 3 out of 5]

The style of the graphics were good but not amazing. The storyline was decent. I would read another series by this author. I love graphic novels.