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Star Beasts
A cosmic mix of laughs, loyalty, and adventure, Star Beasts is ideal for fans of Zootopia, Mouse Guard, and Tiny Titans.
Wanna know the real reason Pluto isn’t a planet anymore?
Bandit is a pup on Earth who leaves his family to join the secret order of the Star Beasts – cosmic creatures sworn to protect Earth and spread goodness throughout the universe. Only thing is, he's having trouble fitting in. But when powerful relics are suddenly stolen, the Star Beasts must band together to find the deadly galactic fossils before Pluto’s evil emperor, Khaos Krill – he wants to build the Novataur, an ancient monster that could wipe out all of Earth’s species!
Captain Bandit leads the crew on a kick-asteroid space race to collect all the relics. Flashtista, the warrior turtle, Clio, the goldfish historian, Karma, the healing tiger, Pep, the techie iguana, and the rest of Star Beasts risk their lives to learn that true family is never really lost and that protecting love is the greatest duty of all.
Wanna know the real reason Pluto isn’t a planet anymore?
Bandit is a pup on Earth who leaves his family to join the secret order of the Star Beasts – cosmic creatures sworn to protect Earth and spread goodness throughout the universe. Only thing is, he's having trouble fitting in. But when powerful relics are suddenly stolen, the Star Beasts must band together to find the deadly galactic fossils before Pluto’s evil emperor, Khaos Krill – he wants to build the Novataur, an ancient monster that could wipe out all of Earth’s species!
Captain Bandit leads the crew on a kick-asteroid space race to collect all the relics. Flashtista, the warrior turtle, Clio, the goldfish historian, Karma, the healing tiger, Pep, the techie iguana, and the rest of Star Beasts risk their lives to learn that true family is never really lost and that protecting love is the greatest duty of all.
208 pages, Paperback
Published August 17, 2021
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July 31, 2022DNFd because I was bored
June 28, 2026
I picked up a copy of this at the ALA annual conference. It was a light, fun read.
Bandit is a dog who left a happy home in order to become captain of the Star Beasts, a spacefaring crew of heroes trying to save the galaxy from some evil krill from Pluto who want to destroy humanity. Though he struggles with impostor syndrome and feels bad about leaving his human who thinks he is lost, he has to prevent the forces of Khaos Krill from resurrecting a galaxy-destroyimg ancient mythical monster.
It's kind of got a Star Trek meets Dog Man vibe, and I'm here for it. Is this going to stick with me for a long time? Probably not, but it was a quick, light read and I had fun.
Bandit is a dog who left a happy home in order to become captain of the Star Beasts, a spacefaring crew of heroes trying to save the galaxy from some evil krill from Pluto who want to destroy humanity. Though he struggles with impostor syndrome and feels bad about leaving his human who thinks he is lost, he has to prevent the forces of Khaos Krill from resurrecting a galaxy-destroyimg ancient mythical monster.
It's kind of got a Star Trek meets Dog Man vibe, and I'm here for it. Is this going to stick with me for a long time? Probably not, but it was a quick, light read and I had fun.
July 4, 2021
{Digital copy provided by NetGalley}
Actual rating 3.5 stars
First off, the art style is absolutely gorgeous. The characters are crisp, the colors vibrant, and the space design captivating. Plot-wise this was quite basic and reminded me a lot of the movie Cats vs Dogs mixed in with Voltron. Not bad, but not that great either. The characters weren’t that developed either which made it hard to care about their plight.
Actual rating 3.5 stars
First off, the art style is absolutely gorgeous. The characters are crisp, the colors vibrant, and the space design captivating. Plot-wise this was quite basic and reminded me a lot of the movie Cats vs Dogs mixed in with Voltron. Not bad, but not that great either. The characters weren’t that developed either which made it hard to care about their plight.
May 9, 2021
Thanks Netgalley and Oni Press for giving me a chance to read the whole book!
Well I never thought that ending was gonna be unexpected with showing the little girl taking away the baby sloth instead of Bandit like I have tons of questions about that bro lol! Anyways I thought the whole story was alright enough like it was cute, colourful and the Bandit character was interesting with how he transitioned from a normal dog to a “Captain Kirk” type on a space ship. However the whole story was a hit or a miss, one minute you get a few chuckles on what the characters say and the next, you don’t know wtf is going on since it does have rushed moments.
Would I suggest this to kids reading it? Sure if they are able to understand it and like animals. I mean again it is cute, but it just felt rushed to me..
Well I never thought that ending was gonna be unexpected with showing the little girl taking away the baby sloth instead of Bandit like I have tons of questions about that bro lol! Anyways I thought the whole story was alright enough like it was cute, colourful and the Bandit character was interesting with how he transitioned from a normal dog to a “Captain Kirk” type on a space ship. However the whole story was a hit or a miss, one minute you get a few chuckles on what the characters say and the next, you don’t know wtf is going on since it does have rushed moments.
Would I suggest this to kids reading it? Sure if they are able to understand it and like animals. I mean again it is cute, but it just felt rushed to me..
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 27, 2021
I enjoyed the illustrations and the characters. It lacked something, though. I had to restart this at least four times before I was able to get through the book.
July 23, 2022
A really cute gaphic novel about a bunch of animals who are intergalactic ambassadors protecting the universe. The only problem is that since it's one volume and a bit short, it wasn't fleshed out enough, but I really loved the concept and the ending.
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May 8, 2021Note: I accessed digital review copies of this book through NetGalley and Edelweiss.
May 2, 2021
ARC Copy...although I like the themes and story lines involving family love/bonds and companionship especially in regards to the bond between Bandit and his human, I'm sorry to say overall the work itself felt like "just another one".
May 31, 2021
**Disclaimer: I received a free advanced reader's copy of Star Beasts by Stephanie Young through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.
Star Beasts by Stephanie Young is a childrens/middle grade science fiction graphic novel. It features a cast of animal characters whose task is to protect the Earth from dangerous interstellar threats. It is set to be published on August 17th, 2021. I rated it 4 stars on Goodreads.
Here is the summary from Goodreads:
A cosmic mix of laughs, loyalty, and adventure, Star Beasts is ideal for fans of Zootopia, Mouse Guard, and Tiny Titans.
Wanna know the real reason Pluto isn’t a planet anymore?
Bandit is a pup on Earth who leaves his family to join the secret order of the Star Beasts – cosmic creatures sworn to protect Earth and spread goodness throughout the universe. Only thing is, he's having trouble fitting in. But when powerful relics are suddenly stolen, the Star Beasts must band together to find the deadly galactic fossils before Pluto’s evil emperor, Khaos Krill – he wants to build the Novataur, an ancient monster that could wipe out all of Earth’s species!
Captain Bandit leads the crew on a kick-asteroid space race to collect all the relics. Flashtista, the warrior turtle, Clio, the goldfish historian, Karma, the healing tiger, Pep, the techie iguana, and the rest of Star Beasts risk their lives to learn that true family is never really lost and that protecting love is the greatest duty of all.
This is such a cute graphic novel. I loved the premise of animals from Earth being recruited to help fight against interstellar threats. Bandit, our protagonist, is a dog who had to leave his human family behind in order to help keep the world safe. He's an interesting and enthusiastic character. I really enjoyed all of the characters. They all had their different strengths and weaknesses.
The setting was really well done and creative. I liked all the different planets and how I didn't know what to expect when it came to the various areas that our heroes explored. I liked the comparison of Earth and the other worlds. Pluto was an interesting setting as well. The different species from that planet was interesting, and their motivation for wanting to destroy the Earth made a lot of sense.
I loved the art in this graphic novel. It was full colour and absolutely beautiful. The animals were all very distinct, and I really was able to understand what was going on.
I felt suspense and excitement as I read the story. I didn't know what was going to happen next and it really kept me guessing. I enjoyed the twists.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book, and recommend that you check it out.
Star Beasts by Stephanie Young is a childrens/middle grade science fiction graphic novel. It features a cast of animal characters whose task is to protect the Earth from dangerous interstellar threats. It is set to be published on August 17th, 2021. I rated it 4 stars on Goodreads.
Here is the summary from Goodreads:
A cosmic mix of laughs, loyalty, and adventure, Star Beasts is ideal for fans of Zootopia, Mouse Guard, and Tiny Titans.
Wanna know the real reason Pluto isn’t a planet anymore?
Bandit is a pup on Earth who leaves his family to join the secret order of the Star Beasts – cosmic creatures sworn to protect Earth and spread goodness throughout the universe. Only thing is, he's having trouble fitting in. But when powerful relics are suddenly stolen, the Star Beasts must band together to find the deadly galactic fossils before Pluto’s evil emperor, Khaos Krill – he wants to build the Novataur, an ancient monster that could wipe out all of Earth’s species!
Captain Bandit leads the crew on a kick-asteroid space race to collect all the relics. Flashtista, the warrior turtle, Clio, the goldfish historian, Karma, the healing tiger, Pep, the techie iguana, and the rest of Star Beasts risk their lives to learn that true family is never really lost and that protecting love is the greatest duty of all.
This is such a cute graphic novel. I loved the premise of animals from Earth being recruited to help fight against interstellar threats. Bandit, our protagonist, is a dog who had to leave his human family behind in order to help keep the world safe. He's an interesting and enthusiastic character. I really enjoyed all of the characters. They all had their different strengths and weaknesses.
The setting was really well done and creative. I liked all the different planets and how I didn't know what to expect when it came to the various areas that our heroes explored. I liked the comparison of Earth and the other worlds. Pluto was an interesting setting as well. The different species from that planet was interesting, and their motivation for wanting to destroy the Earth made a lot of sense.
I loved the art in this graphic novel. It was full colour and absolutely beautiful. The animals were all very distinct, and I really was able to understand what was going on.
I felt suspense and excitement as I read the story. I didn't know what was going to happen next and it really kept me guessing. I enjoyed the twists.
Overall, I really enjoyed this book, and recommend that you check it out.
June 11, 2021
Animal lovers who love tons of action, a little bit of corny humor, and zapping between planets to save the world are going to adore this one.
Captain Bandit was a normal dog with a wonderful owner, but he's so much more than a good pal. He's a fresh captain with the Star Beasts, a group of highly selected animals, whose job it is to keep the world safe from alien issues. As a new captain, though, he's more than nervous to take on his first mission, especially when it lands him in an attack by the Crocs. No one can believe the true allies would suddenly attack like that, but then, no one ever dreamed they'd join the Krill of Pluto. Their mission is to destroy humanity, and while Captain Bandit isn't sure he should be a captain at all, he has no choice but to save the planet or lose everything he loves.
This is such a fun mix of animals and space adventure. The first pages touch the heart with a true blue dog, who has to sadly leave his owner for a space mission. It's hard not to want to hug Captain Bandit and wish him well. His ship's crew is just as fun—a broad variety of animals with tons of personality and quirks. Tension flies between them right along with humor, guaranteeing more than a giggle or two.
Then, there's the action. So much action. This might be a read for more beginner readers (ages 6 to 10) but that doesn't mean it slows down. The text is simple to read with some higher-terms and ideas thrown in to teach the reader, too. The plot, while holding high stakes and edge-of-the-seats moments, still remains right in tune with the age level. The Krill are dangerous and evil, and they are a force not to be ignored, but Captain Bandit's crew is a group with their own capabilities...even if it takes them a bit of back and forth to get that far. Add dinosaur bones, lasers, sloths, dazzle matter, stinky lemurs, and...well, it's not a boring mix.
I enjoyed this one and had no trouble reading it in one sitting, and loving each and every single animal along the way. I received an ARC through Netgalley.
Captain Bandit was a normal dog with a wonderful owner, but he's so much more than a good pal. He's a fresh captain with the Star Beasts, a group of highly selected animals, whose job it is to keep the world safe from alien issues. As a new captain, though, he's more than nervous to take on his first mission, especially when it lands him in an attack by the Crocs. No one can believe the true allies would suddenly attack like that, but then, no one ever dreamed they'd join the Krill of Pluto. Their mission is to destroy humanity, and while Captain Bandit isn't sure he should be a captain at all, he has no choice but to save the planet or lose everything he loves.
This is such a fun mix of animals and space adventure. The first pages touch the heart with a true blue dog, who has to sadly leave his owner for a space mission. It's hard not to want to hug Captain Bandit and wish him well. His ship's crew is just as fun—a broad variety of animals with tons of personality and quirks. Tension flies between them right along with humor, guaranteeing more than a giggle or two.
Then, there's the action. So much action. This might be a read for more beginner readers (ages 6 to 10) but that doesn't mean it slows down. The text is simple to read with some higher-terms and ideas thrown in to teach the reader, too. The plot, while holding high stakes and edge-of-the-seats moments, still remains right in tune with the age level. The Krill are dangerous and evil, and they are a force not to be ignored, but Captain Bandit's crew is a group with their own capabilities...even if it takes them a bit of back and forth to get that far. Add dinosaur bones, lasers, sloths, dazzle matter, stinky lemurs, and...well, it's not a boring mix.
I enjoyed this one and had no trouble reading it in one sitting, and loving each and every single animal along the way. I received an ARC through Netgalley.
June 30, 2021
Content Warnings:
Do you want comical and adventurous space wars among rivalry planets off sentient animals? What about themes of friendship, protecting others, and coming into one's own confidence as a leader?
This standalone graphic novel is a beautifully illustrated space adventure featuring animals of varying species protecting human kind against alien planets with a focus on teamwork, leadership, and self-confidence.
This may be a children's graphic novel, but anyone can sit back to enjoy this lighthearted adventure with a colorful spectrum of space encounters with aliens and other phenomena. A lot happens in this longer graphic novel, and it is incredibly satisfying to look back at the full plot arc by the end of the story. The messages are great for kids and the high action plot entertaining enough for adults to enjoy as an easy read or pallet cleanser.
If you enjoy graphic novels, animals, and wholesome stories, I highly recommend checking this book out on August 17th, 2021. Oni Press never fails to impress me.
Some of my favorite screenshots from the ebook are shared in this review at www.pragmastery.com.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ebook in exchange for an honest review.
Do you want comical and adventurous space wars among rivalry planets off sentient animals? What about themes of friendship, protecting others, and coming into one's own confidence as a leader?
This standalone graphic novel is a beautifully illustrated space adventure featuring animals of varying species protecting human kind against alien planets with a focus on teamwork, leadership, and self-confidence.
This may be a children's graphic novel, but anyone can sit back to enjoy this lighthearted adventure with a colorful spectrum of space encounters with aliens and other phenomena. A lot happens in this longer graphic novel, and it is incredibly satisfying to look back at the full plot arc by the end of the story. The messages are great for kids and the high action plot entertaining enough for adults to enjoy as an easy read or pallet cleanser.
If you enjoy graphic novels, animals, and wholesome stories, I highly recommend checking this book out on August 17th, 2021. Oni Press never fails to impress me.
Some of my favorite screenshots from the ebook are shared in this review at www.pragmastery.com.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ebook in exchange for an honest review.
May 16, 2021
Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Star Beasts by Stephanie Young an adorable adventure for children starring a space force of animals. When I saw that the description compared this graphic novel to Zootopia and Tiny Titans, I knew that I had to read this immediately. Zootopia was one of my favorite movies, and Tiny Titans was one of my favorite comics when I was growing up. After reading this graphic novel, I have to say that the comparisons hold up. The plot revolves around anthropomorphic animals with jobs, just like Zootopia. Also, the art style is colorful and explodes on the page, just like Tiny Titans.
Overall, Star Beasts is a colorful, exciting graphic novel for children that will appeal to fans of Zootopia and Tiny Titans. In addition, I would compare this graphic novel to Star Wars or Guardians of the Galaxy for children. The animals work on a spaceship and protect the galaxy from extraterrestrial threats from other planets. I think many children will enjoy reading this graphic novel, and I can envision this becoming the next bestseller. If you're intrigued by the description above or if you're looking for a graphic novel for your child, you won't regret checking out this book when it comes out in July!
Star Beasts by Stephanie Young an adorable adventure for children starring a space force of animals. When I saw that the description compared this graphic novel to Zootopia and Tiny Titans, I knew that I had to read this immediately. Zootopia was one of my favorite movies, and Tiny Titans was one of my favorite comics when I was growing up. After reading this graphic novel, I have to say that the comparisons hold up. The plot revolves around anthropomorphic animals with jobs, just like Zootopia. Also, the art style is colorful and explodes on the page, just like Tiny Titans.
Overall, Star Beasts is a colorful, exciting graphic novel for children that will appeal to fans of Zootopia and Tiny Titans. In addition, I would compare this graphic novel to Star Wars or Guardians of the Galaxy for children. The animals work on a spaceship and protect the galaxy from extraterrestrial threats from other planets. I think many children will enjoy reading this graphic novel, and I can envision this becoming the next bestseller. If you're intrigued by the description above or if you're looking for a graphic novel for your child, you won't regret checking out this book when it comes out in July!
June 14, 2021
I read the Star Beasts graphic novel with my child who is obsessed with animals. Right away Bandit drew us in. The opening comic is sad, it touches your soul and will probably make you think of a time where you've lost an animal so you sympathize with Lilly and the way you assume she will feel when she comes home from school.
Now I'm pretty sure that not all "lost" pets have actually joined the Star Beasts but it's great to think they have some purpose elsewhere. We catch up with Bandit after a year and he's a newly appointed Captain of his vessel. The Star Beasts have a very important mission and readers see the struggles he faces not only with the mission but also in relating and dealing with the ship's crew. There are some tensions and maybe even some backstabbing. The story is fun while touching on some serious topics that you can further discuss with your child if you are reading this with them. I liked how the human footprint was incorporated into different animals' motives.
I can't help but wonder where the Star Beasts' next mission will take them?
I would like to thank NetGalley, Stephanie Young and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of Star Beasts. I am leaving a voluntary, honest review.
Now I'm pretty sure that not all "lost" pets have actually joined the Star Beasts but it's great to think they have some purpose elsewhere. We catch up with Bandit after a year and he's a newly appointed Captain of his vessel. The Star Beasts have a very important mission and readers see the struggles he faces not only with the mission but also in relating and dealing with the ship's crew. There are some tensions and maybe even some backstabbing. The story is fun while touching on some serious topics that you can further discuss with your child if you are reading this with them. I liked how the human footprint was incorporated into different animals' motives.
I can't help but wonder where the Star Beasts' next mission will take them?
I would like to thank NetGalley, Stephanie Young and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of Star Beasts. I am leaving a voluntary, honest review.
May 2, 2021
The Short Version: An intergalactic children’s adventure that has a good message but patronizes children with half hearted effort and ultimately ends up as very MEH.
The Long Version: This version won’t be very long either. Star Beasts is a title I would not recommend. The way the story is set up is very much the way a child might tell a story “Ok, so there’s a dog, and it has to go into space to like save the galaxy from a shrimp thing cuz there’s a giant space monster”. Then they smack together a bunch of space words with ordinary items and that’s all you need apparently.
Star Beasts is everything that is wrong with children’s fiction. It treats children like they’re idiots. It makes little effort to establish a coherent story just assuming children won’t notice. Children are smart and can comprehend complex ideas and deserve stories where they put in the effort to craft a compelling story.
There are funny moments splashed throughout, but overall it’s lackluster.
The Long Version: This version won’t be very long either. Star Beasts is a title I would not recommend. The way the story is set up is very much the way a child might tell a story “Ok, so there’s a dog, and it has to go into space to like save the galaxy from a shrimp thing cuz there’s a giant space monster”. Then they smack together a bunch of space words with ordinary items and that’s all you need apparently.
Star Beasts is everything that is wrong with children’s fiction. It treats children like they’re idiots. It makes little effort to establish a coherent story just assuming children won’t notice. Children are smart and can comprehend complex ideas and deserve stories where they put in the effort to craft a compelling story.
There are funny moments splashed throughout, but overall it’s lackluster.
August 7, 2024
Bandit, an affable dog and beloved pet, leaves his home to join the Star Beasts to protect the universe.
I love the character design and everything-goes nature of the Star Beasts' universe. The crew includes what appears to be a red-eared slider turtle, a goldfish, a ewe, and a unicorn. The style reminds me a bit of the Dungeon Critters series. The characters have a lot of personality and Bandit in particular is pretty charming. Unfortunately for me the story felt a bit like a Star Trek episode if an episode only focused on conversations overheard in place in engineering. I feel like there was a lot of jargon and strategy talk and I would have preferred getting to know the characters better or more about the Star Beasts themselves. Maybe a possibility for fans of Astronaut Academy or Star Scouts, or middle graders who are cool with either techy sci-fi or enjoy stories including a wide variety of creatures.
I love the character design and everything-goes nature of the Star Beasts' universe. The crew includes what appears to be a red-eared slider turtle, a goldfish, a ewe, and a unicorn. The style reminds me a bit of the Dungeon Critters series. The characters have a lot of personality and Bandit in particular is pretty charming. Unfortunately for me the story felt a bit like a Star Trek episode if an episode only focused on conversations overheard in place in engineering. I feel like there was a lot of jargon and strategy talk and I would have preferred getting to know the characters better or more about the Star Beasts themselves. Maybe a possibility for fans of Astronaut Academy or Star Scouts, or middle graders who are cool with either techy sci-fi or enjoy stories including a wide variety of creatures.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 5, 2021
☆☆☆☆☆ - Absolutely loved phenomenal
☆☆☆☆ - Liked this book a lot
☆☆☆ - This book was OKAY
☆☆ - I didn't like this book/was bored
☆ - DNF'd
TITLE OF BOOK: Star Beasts
QUICK REVIEW:
Overall this graphic novel was very cute and dealt with many different issues that kids could relate too. I think my eight year old will love this book.
Characters - The characters were diverse and well thought out with their own personalities which I enjoyed.
Plot - The plot was cohesive and had no noticeable plot holes. Overall enjoyable.
Star - ☆☆☆☆
SYNOPSIS: Bandit our main protagonist (a dog) leads a mission to outer space. During this time they face hardship between planets and embark on a mission.
CONCLUSION: I would recommend this book and even buy this book for my 8 year old when it is published. It was enjoyable and I think he would enjoy this graphic novel a lot.
☆☆☆☆ - Liked this book a lot
☆☆☆ - This book was OKAY
☆☆ - I didn't like this book/was bored
☆ - DNF'd
TITLE OF BOOK: Star Beasts
QUICK REVIEW:
Overall this graphic novel was very cute and dealt with many different issues that kids could relate too. I think my eight year old will love this book.
Characters - The characters were diverse and well thought out with their own personalities which I enjoyed.
Plot - The plot was cohesive and had no noticeable plot holes. Overall enjoyable.
Star - ☆☆☆☆
SYNOPSIS: Bandit our main protagonist (a dog) leads a mission to outer space. During this time they face hardship between planets and embark on a mission.
CONCLUSION: I would recommend this book and even buy this book for my 8 year old when it is published. It was enjoyable and I think he would enjoy this graphic novel a lot.
June 6, 2021
I was given advance access to the #StarBeasts graphic novel on #NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
Star Beasts is an adorable middle-grade graphic novel by Stephanie Young that takes you through the adventures of the Condor and her crew. The Condor’s inhabitants are from the Earth branch of a vast intergalactic network of beings. There's some intrigue, some touching moments, and some high-impact action.
I was rather reminded of Homeward Bound, meets Star Trek... sort of. It was a great time and really helped me out of the reading slump/weird headspace I was in for the last little bit. I will admit the ending was slightly cliché and slightly annoyed me because it was a bit cliché.
Looking at the cover art again, there’s a lot of references to the rest of the story. Overall, it was genuinely great and I'd definitely recommend it and rated it 4 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Star Beasts is an adorable middle-grade graphic novel by Stephanie Young that takes you through the adventures of the Condor and her crew. The Condor’s inhabitants are from the Earth branch of a vast intergalactic network of beings. There's some intrigue, some touching moments, and some high-impact action.
I was rather reminded of Homeward Bound, meets Star Trek... sort of. It was a great time and really helped me out of the reading slump/weird headspace I was in for the last little bit. I will admit the ending was slightly cliché and slightly annoyed me because it was a bit cliché.
Looking at the cover art again, there’s a lot of references to the rest of the story. Overall, it was genuinely great and I'd definitely recommend it and rated it 4 stars. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
June 17, 2021
What happens when our pets go missing? Perhaps they're not missing at all - rather they've been chosen to be members of the prestigious Star Beasts, a band of animals whose duty it is to protect the world.
Bandit is called from his tranquil life on earth to be the new captain of the Condor, the Star Beasts ship, and his new-job nerves have him questioning everything, from his relationships with the crew to his fitness for the role. But his superiors have faith in him, and the team must find their groove in order to save everything and everyone they care about from certain doom.
Star Trek meets Zootopia, and with a bittersweet ending. This had my 8yo engrossed.
*I received a copy of Star Beasts from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
Bandit is called from his tranquil life on earth to be the new captain of the Condor, the Star Beasts ship, and his new-job nerves have him questioning everything, from his relationships with the crew to his fitness for the role. But his superiors have faith in him, and the team must find their groove in order to save everything and everyone they care about from certain doom.
Star Trek meets Zootopia, and with a bittersweet ending. This had my 8yo engrossed.
*I received a copy of Star Beasts from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
August 20, 2021
'Star Beasts' with story and art by Stephanie Young is a graphic novel about brave animals fighting to save the planet.
When Bandit leaves home, his owner doesn't know where he's gone. Little does she know that he captains a spaceship and he's been called away to fight a war to save Earth along with the other Star Beasts.
This had such potential, but felt so lackluster in execution. It may be that there were just too many characters, but there is not a lot of character development short of a few characters. The art is bright and fun, but the story left me wanting a lot more.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
When Bandit leaves home, his owner doesn't know where he's gone. Little does she know that he captains a spaceship and he's been called away to fight a war to save Earth along with the other Star Beasts.
This had such potential, but felt so lackluster in execution. It may be that there were just too many characters, but there is not a lot of character development short of a few characters. The art is bright and fun, but the story left me wanting a lot more.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
May 13, 2021
This graphic novel follows the adventures of Bandit (a dog) captain of the Star Beasts. When the graphic novel begins Bandit. has left his loving owner to protect the world. Bandit leads a group of colorful characters and fights lots of space enemies. It is a cute premise and definitely lends itself to lots of story lines and humor.
The colors and panels were great. Unfortunately, the story just didn't seem to capture my 9 year old's attention and hold it. The plot jumped around a bit too much. I think if she were older, it might have been a bigger hit. We will try again in a year or two.
The colors and panels were great. Unfortunately, the story just didn't seem to capture my 9 year old's attention and hold it. The plot jumped around a bit too much. I think if she were older, it might have been a bigger hit. We will try again in a year or two.
May 13, 2021
Graphic Novel
I received an electronic ARC from Papercutz.
Fun story set in space. Bandit leaves his life as a pet dog to become a captain in the Star Beasts organization. Together with his team, he travels the universe to save the relic bones and keep the Krill from destroying all human life on earth. Readers see the action and adventures along with the danger as they travel from planet to planet. They also see characters reveal more about themselves and their relationships with others.
The dialogue is easy to follow and upper elementary readers will love the detailed illustrations and action. A high energy read.
I received an electronic ARC from Papercutz.
Fun story set in space. Bandit leaves his life as a pet dog to become a captain in the Star Beasts organization. Together with his team, he travels the universe to save the relic bones and keep the Krill from destroying all human life on earth. Readers see the action and adventures along with the danger as they travel from planet to planet. They also see characters reveal more about themselves and their relationships with others.
The dialogue is easy to follow and upper elementary readers will love the detailed illustrations and action. A high energy read.
June 2, 2021
I am grateful to have received an e-ARC of this book through NetGalley.
Going into this book I knew what I was getting myself into. It's a childrens book, and in my opinion a phenominal one! It has pretty illustrations, beautiful colours, lovable characters, a great plot and story line and good values for kids.
I was looking for a quick read and something to motivate me and I absolutely got what I was looking for. If I had a child or child in my life I would gift them this book for sure.
I really don't have much to say about this book besides that. It's cute, it's fun and exactely what I would want if I'm looking for a cute childrens graphic novel.
Going into this book I knew what I was getting myself into. It's a childrens book, and in my opinion a phenominal one! It has pretty illustrations, beautiful colours, lovable characters, a great plot and story line and good values for kids.
I was looking for a quick read and something to motivate me and I absolutely got what I was looking for. If I had a child or child in my life I would gift them this book for sure.
I really don't have much to say about this book besides that. It's cute, it's fun and exactely what I would want if I'm looking for a cute childrens graphic novel.
October 27, 2022
Thank you to NetGalley for letting me review this book.
This graphic novel is so fun, and a great pick for kids who are looking for something new to pick up after they have read DogMan for the tenth time or Catstronauts. This is about why Pluto isn't really a planet anyomore, and our team of Star Beasts who protect the planet. The illustrations in are fun and pop on the page, and the colors are showstopping.
Each member of the team has their own personality, so each reader is bound to find some animal that is their favorite. This could be a new family favorite for the kid (or adult) in your life!
This graphic novel is so fun, and a great pick for kids who are looking for something new to pick up after they have read DogMan for the tenth time or Catstronauts. This is about why Pluto isn't really a planet anyomore, and our team of Star Beasts who protect the planet. The illustrations in are fun and pop on the page, and the colors are showstopping.
Each member of the team has their own personality, so each reader is bound to find some animal that is their favorite. This could be a new family favorite for the kid (or adult) in your life!
May 10, 2021
I’ve read a lot of kids graphic novels. The best of them are charming if brief diversion for an adult reader. This is not among the best of them. The story is rambling and reminds me of listening to child of say four or so babbling about the game they’ve made up and are playing. The right kid might enjoy it if very young and particularly fond of anything involving animals. There’s just better kids graphic novels out there and since the cover is cute and the description sounds fun it was disappointing.
May 30, 2021
Kaley (7) read this one - "I like at the end that there was hugging. I liked the parts where they helped each other, that was nice. I liked when he said and the guardian of all the creatures. The sparks and the colours all look pretty together. My favourite characters are the sloth that they found, Bandit the dog and the Jackelope. It was a really cool graphic novel"
She read this one so quickly and really loved it. 5 stars from her.
Thank you to Netgalley for the copy in exchange for an early review
She read this one so quickly and really loved it. 5 stars from her.
Thank you to Netgalley for the copy in exchange for an early review
June 18, 2021
I received this as an eARC to read for free in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and Simon and Oni Press for giving me access.
Star Beasts -- where your pet may disappear to be a captain in space!
This was a cute graphic novel for young readers. The story goes very quickly (which is great for readers like my kids that get bored quickly). It's touches topics of loss, feeling like a failure, not being enough, and love and family. Those may be big topics, but Young does an amazing job at handling them and even leaves us with an ending that will make you smile.
Star Beasts -- where your pet may disappear to be a captain in space!
This was a cute graphic novel for young readers. The story goes very quickly (which is great for readers like my kids that get bored quickly). It's touches topics of loss, feeling like a failure, not being enough, and love and family. Those may be big topics, but Young does an amazing job at handling them and even leaves us with an ending that will make you smile.
April 30, 2021
Star Beasts is a children's graphic novel.
This story follows Bandit, the new Star Beast's captain of Earth. Bandit and his crew explore unique places, including a swamp, the ocean, as well as other planets. Bandit loves his role with the Star Beasts but longs to go home back to his human.
This was a super cute, sci-fi read. It was easy to read and my nine-year-old enjoyed it. My younger children, five and seven, did not seem too interested.
This story follows Bandit, the new Star Beast's captain of Earth. Bandit and his crew explore unique places, including a swamp, the ocean, as well as other planets. Bandit loves his role with the Star Beasts but longs to go home back to his human.
This was a super cute, sci-fi read. It was easy to read and my nine-year-old enjoyed it. My younger children, five and seven, did not seem too interested.
May 22, 2021
This is an absolutely beautiful story of friendship and adventure. The illustrations and colours are stunning. The story is super engaging and fast paced. All of the different planets and their creatures were fascinating and the action scenes were really entertaining! A thoroughly enjoyable read and the ending made me gasp, I loved that final scene so much!
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Oni Press for my chance to read an advanced ebook copy of this graphic novel!
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Oni Press for my chance to read an advanced ebook copy of this graphic novel!
June 9, 2021
That was incredibly cute. I liked the illustration style; it's not convoluted, but still able to transport emotions in its simplicity. The different characters/beasts are well done, though I would've liked to see even more of them. Although the story is quite epic, it's very easy to read due to the humor and fast pace.
Overall 'Star Beasts' doesn't offer anything new, but it's cute and entertaining.
3.5 Stars.
Overall 'Star Beasts' doesn't offer anything new, but it's cute and entertaining.
3.5 Stars.
June 2, 2021
I have never strayed away from campy stuff, including the stuff that looks like how a child would imagine what a missing pet would do. This has all of the tropes from a Battlestar Galactica cast with a kind of childhood innocence. Not a great read, but maybe something kids will listen to once.
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