Awake Volume 1: Gremon's Wrath

Awake #1

by Susan Beneville, Brian Hess (Illustrator)

Young Regn travels the universe to wake and heal planets. On her first mission, she lands on the planet Gremon where she discovers an angry world tearing itself apart, an irresponsible big brother, and a greedy baron who stokes the chaos for his own benefit. Regn's photonic powers won't be enough when she comes face-to-face with the planet's consciousness. To win over Gremon, she'll need something more - courage, compassion, and a little bit of help from the last person she should trust.Collects Regn's first time planet-side in AWAKE #1-4.

Genres: Comics, Graphic Novels, Fantasy, Juvenile

96 pages, Paperback

Published April 26, 2016

Reviews

[Akemi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I heard about the series from the colorist who I met at a FCBD event at a local comic book shop. It seemed interesting so I wrote down the title and left it at that for a bit. I then was at SVCC and saw the 2 volume series available.

So far the story isn't very deep but it's enjoyable and I love the art style. In all truth this is very much a series for a younger audience and if I was reading it at 9 years old I'd probably like it more. That doesn't mean I'm not looking forward to reading the next volume, luckily I own it.

[Priyanka · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like the art. Very colourful.
The plot was weak. Not much character development. Nonetheless, a sweet story.
I like the Gremon - his "tough guy" appearance is just a façade. He's a softy on the inside

[Jessie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Felt super ham fisted and undynamic. The story was very generic and ultimately forgettable, and the characters very archetypal and flat. Underwhelming, and I've no interest to read the second book bc I can already see how it ends and my tbr list is long enough without it.

[Lorena · Rating 4 out of 5]

There were a couple of places where the course of events was hard to follow, but overall this is a creative and interesting concept. I look forward to reading more.

[Kai Charles(Fiction State Of Mind) · Rating 4 out of 5]

really interesting series about a young girl who has the ability to heal planets.

[Sadie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kinda basic, felt too short.

[Mariah (Homerun Reads) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cool worldbuilding, but the story is a bit hard to follow.

[Kay · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5/4 stars for fun and colorful art (good visuals for powers!) and a sweet introduction to a new story.

I got to buy my book from the author and illustrator at NY Comic Con this year and they told me the next volume would wrap up this storyline nicely. I'm excited to see a continuing series that'll can do that! Will be on the look-out.

[Jimbo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very wonderfully done story and art. I would recommend this to all ages!