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Another Kind: A Graphic Novel
Six kids search for a new place to call home in this middle grade graphic novel debut by comic creators Cait May and Trevor Bream, for fans of Marvel's Runaways and The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag. Another Kind is not your average monster story.
Tucked away in a government facility nicknamed the Playroom, six not-quite-human kids learn to control their strange and unpredictable abilities. Life is good--or safe, at least--hidden from the prying eyes of a judgmental world.
That is, until a security breach forces them out of their home and into the path of the Collector, a mysterious being with leech-like powers.
Can the group band together to thwart the Collector's devious plan, or will they wind up the newest addition to his collection?
Tucked away in a government facility nicknamed the Playroom, six not-quite-human kids learn to control their strange and unpredictable abilities. Life is good--or safe, at least--hidden from the prying eyes of a judgmental world.
That is, until a security breach forces them out of their home and into the path of the Collector, a mysterious being with leech-like powers.
Can the group band together to thwart the Collector's devious plan, or will they wind up the newest addition to his collection?
288 pages, Hardcover
First published October 26, 2021
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1 book75 followersTrevor Bream is an author, Dungeon Master, cat dad, and is secretly a tadpole in human form. They once raised a barn swallow from an egg and named him Gin. They want to tell stories that appeal to all, especially the queer community. Another Kind is their debut into the world of comics writing, and they cannot wait to bring more tales to the table.
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March 19, 2023
This is absolutely one of the sweetest, most heartstring-tugging, loveliest things I've read in such a long time — and one of the best depictions of the found family trope I've ever seen. The characters are so diverse and lovable, the storyline will break your heart and mend it all over again, and the art is stunning. The color palettes are vivid, the designs are detailed, and Maggie is so cute it hurts. I feel like I'm just rambling and gushing right now because this is one of those books that I loved so much, I don't know how to fit it into a coherent review. I just want to shove Another Kind into every kid's hands, and every adult's, too (especially if you love cryptids as much as I do). ♥
✨ Representation: two nonbinary characters (including one character questioning and then coming out as nonbinary); most characters are BIPOC
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✨ Representation: two nonbinary characters (including one character questioning and then coming out as nonbinary); most characters are BIPOC
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October 29, 2021
A cryptid version of Marvel's Runaways. A yeti, will of the wisp, selkie, reptilian, werebear, and eldrich offspring escape from a government facility for irregularities. They don't know who to trust and go on the run in search for a home of their own. Everything about this was great. Cait May's art was great. The all-ages story was engaging and inclusive. I hope we get to see another book featuring these characters.
December 20, 2021
TW: antisemitism
I'm honestly kind of at a loss for how to review this book. It was great and also extremely irresponsible?
I really loved the story and the cast of characters. It hits that beloved found family trope HARD and also has a million cute cryptid jokes and charming character moments. There's a lot of discussion about being non-binary in a way that, while a little clunky, seems well suited for a book aimed at children. The journey is satisfying and the whole thing felt serious without being discouraging and trauma-informed while still feeling like a good story instead of an after-school special. The villain was powerful, though not all-knowing. The stakes were high, but without the world ending and chosen one tropes that I tend to really hate. They even had a non-speaking character who wasn't magically cured! It was sweet and charming and age-appropriate, which is great since I purchased it with the hope of gifting it to my young cousin.
But here's my problem. One of the "cryptid" children is a reptilian. Not just a lizard kid or a scaly alien. A genuine David Icke Reptilian whose family/entire race is on a mission to disguise themselves as human and take over the world governments. They shift faces and have nefarious governmental plots and cover-ups and are part of a global cabal. The kid in question becomes estranged from his family because he genuinely likes humans and doesn't want to help further the evil mission.
But NOWHERE in this book does it even mention Judaism. The reptilian and lizard people conspiracies are deeply rooted in anti-Semitism and the persecution of Jewish people. It's inseparable. But somehow the creators of this book decided to treat the Reptilian conspiracy exactly the same as they treat aliens and selkies and Cthulu. Like it's just another fun monster character and they completely ignore the horrific racial violence that is intimately associated with the Reptilian conspiracy. I was so confused by this treatment. Did the authors genuinely not know? Lizard people are VERY different than the Loch Ness Monster. You can't just throw one into a story like this? Into a CHILDREN'S book??? I'm so confused by this level of casual flippancy with a downright racist trope.
By including a reptilian child in a book where cryptids and monsters are real, they're recklessly playing with a racist conspiracy that is rooted and steeped in antisemitism and they don't seem to even realize it? I'm honestly astonished.
And it's hard because I loved the little lizard kid. They went through an interesting gender journey and the larger story of the book was so compassionate. But it was super weird to see a story deal with gender so tenderly without taking even the most cursory care on race? Or maybe it's not so weird because it seems like the largely literary world is willing to be progressive and sensitive on matters of sexuality and gender, but I still find myself stumbling into racist tropes and white ignorance with every other book I read.
I don't know if I should give this book to my little cousin. How am I going to explain to him that unlike the yeti and the fairy girl and the selkie, the reptilian child refers back to a violent and hate-filled conspiracy aimed at real people?
I'm so disappointed that an otherwise wonderful book included something so hateful so casually. And that not one editor or agent noticed. This is common knowledge. It's an egregious oversight.
I'm honestly kind of at a loss for how to review this book. It was great and also extremely irresponsible?
I really loved the story and the cast of characters. It hits that beloved found family trope HARD and also has a million cute cryptid jokes and charming character moments. There's a lot of discussion about being non-binary in a way that, while a little clunky, seems well suited for a book aimed at children. The journey is satisfying and the whole thing felt serious without being discouraging and trauma-informed while still feeling like a good story instead of an after-school special. The villain was powerful, though not all-knowing. The stakes were high, but without the world ending and chosen one tropes that I tend to really hate. They even had a non-speaking character who wasn't magically cured! It was sweet and charming and age-appropriate, which is great since I purchased it with the hope of gifting it to my young cousin.
But here's my problem. One of the "cryptid" children is a reptilian. Not just a lizard kid or a scaly alien. A genuine David Icke Reptilian whose family/entire race is on a mission to disguise themselves as human and take over the world governments. They shift faces and have nefarious governmental plots and cover-ups and are part of a global cabal. The kid in question becomes estranged from his family because he genuinely likes humans and doesn't want to help further the evil mission.
But NOWHERE in this book does it even mention Judaism. The reptilian and lizard people conspiracies are deeply rooted in anti-Semitism and the persecution of Jewish people. It's inseparable. But somehow the creators of this book decided to treat the Reptilian conspiracy exactly the same as they treat aliens and selkies and Cthulu. Like it's just another fun monster character and they completely ignore the horrific racial violence that is intimately associated with the Reptilian conspiracy. I was so confused by this treatment. Did the authors genuinely not know? Lizard people are VERY different than the Loch Ness Monster. You can't just throw one into a story like this? Into a CHILDREN'S book??? I'm so confused by this level of casual flippancy with a downright racist trope.
By including a reptilian child in a book where cryptids and monsters are real, they're recklessly playing with a racist conspiracy that is rooted and steeped in antisemitism and they don't seem to even realize it? I'm honestly astonished.
And it's hard because I loved the little lizard kid. They went through an interesting gender journey and the larger story of the book was so compassionate. But it was super weird to see a story deal with gender so tenderly without taking even the most cursory care on race? Or maybe it's not so weird because it seems like the largely literary world is willing to be progressive and sensitive on matters of sexuality and gender, but I still find myself stumbling into racist tropes and white ignorance with every other book I read.
I don't know if I should give this book to my little cousin. How am I going to explain to him that unlike the yeti and the fairy girl and the selkie, the reptilian child refers back to a violent and hate-filled conspiracy aimed at real people?
I'm so disappointed that an otherwise wonderful book included something so hateful so casually. And that not one editor or agent noticed. This is common knowledge. It's an egregious oversight.
June 19, 2023
Esta novela gráfica me sorprendió y me divirtió un montón. Aquí nos encontramos con un grupo de adolescentes y niños que viven encerrados en una “Zona de Juegos”, aunque en realidad los tienen recluidos en el Área 51 porque los están estudiando. Estos chicos no son humanos normales, sino una niña de las profundidades, un hada de Irlanda, un Yeti, un chico que se puede convertir en oso, una chica que se puede convertir en foca, un alien reptiliano, etc. La cosa es que, eventualmente, les empiezan a pasar cosas extrañas dentro de su “Zona de Juegos”. Sienten que alguien los está espiando, que quiere llevárselos o hacerles daño.
Por eso mismo deciden trasladarlos, pero en ese traslado se revelan unas traiciones y resulta que estos niños iban a terminar en manos de un tipo terrible que se llama el Coleccionista, que, valga la redundancia, colecciona a niños peculiares… El problema es que nadie sabe qué hace con ellos. Entonces los niños se escapan a tiempo y así empiezan a vivir un montón de aventuras a lo largo y ancho de Estados Unidos mientras buscan un refugio o santuario.
Es una novela gráfica que me fascinó y, además, me gustó mucho el estilo de ilustración, cosa que no pasa a menudo. Lo mejor es que mientras los personajes van viviendo sus aventuras, nos van contando sobre sus backgrounds y hubo historias muy tristes que hablan del rechazo, el aislamiento, el sentirse diferente, el no encontrar aceptación ni en sus propios padres… Así que me pareció una novela gráfica hermosa y valiosa.
Lo único que me dio un poco de grima fue el reptiliano. Y esto ya es algo personal porque le tengo una fobia absurda e inexplicable a las lagartijas… y su diseño de personaje era parecido a una, así que lo pasaba muy mal cada que aparecía. Pero, por lo demás, todo cool, jajaja.
June 10, 2022
Thank you so much to Claire Draper for sending me a copy of this wonderful book!
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This book was pitched to me as cryptid kids, found family, and a diverse cast, and it gave EXACTLY what it needed to give! This charming and adventurous novel made me so emotional SO many times and I just fell absolutely in love with the story and the characters. There was incredible nonbinary representation and that certainly dragged a few tears out of me. Highly recommend for my fellow fans of found family tropes and cryptids/monsters.
Separately, I would like to point out a choice that was made in this book that I'm not going to take any points off for but I do think is VERY important to mention:
One of the kids is a "lizard-person" AKA the kind of lizard people that some conspiracy theorists believe control politics and the economy and the media and things like that. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't know this but those specific conspiracies mirror Nazi rhetoric and can actually be traced back to reveal that they were started by a lot of known anti-semites in order to spread anti-semitic propaganda. It's something that mostly only Jewish people tend to know about - in general there needs to be a lot more education on what anti-semitism looks like - but it is something that rubbed me the wrong way while reading this. Even though I'm 100% sure this book wasn't trying to push Nazi propaganda, it was still present in this novel and as a Jewish person, I feel like I need to bring this up so others can become aware of this potentially damaging factor.
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This book was pitched to me as cryptid kids, found family, and a diverse cast, and it gave EXACTLY what it needed to give! This charming and adventurous novel made me so emotional SO many times and I just fell absolutely in love with the story and the characters. There was incredible nonbinary representation and that certainly dragged a few tears out of me. Highly recommend for my fellow fans of found family tropes and cryptids/monsters.
Separately, I would like to point out a choice that was made in this book that I'm not going to take any points off for but I do think is VERY important to mention:
One of the kids is a "lizard-person" AKA the kind of lizard people that some conspiracy theorists believe control politics and the economy and the media and things like that. Unfortunately, a lot of people don't know this but those specific conspiracies mirror Nazi rhetoric and can actually be traced back to reveal that they were started by a lot of known anti-semites in order to spread anti-semitic propaganda. It's something that mostly only Jewish people tend to know about - in general there needs to be a lot more education on what anti-semitism looks like - but it is something that rubbed me the wrong way while reading this. Even though I'm 100% sure this book wasn't trying to push Nazi propaganda, it was still present in this novel and as a Jewish person, I feel like I need to bring this up so others can become aware of this potentially damaging factor.
October 23, 2021
Another Kind is a one of a kind graphic novel! It completely sucked me into this little cryptid found family. I was so invested in their journey, completely on the edge of my seat the entire time. I loved the story telling of it, the cross country journey, the meeting of other irregulars, the way it was able to individually dive into each of the kid's backstories while not detracting from the overarching story. Actually, in a way that added to the overarching story! I also just adored the non-binary rep in the story! It's so so important to have that kind of representation available to kids and it made my heart soar to see it. Everything about this book captured my heart. So much love!
May 2, 2022
Hasta ahora, estaban escondidos en una instalación del gobierno conocida como "la sala de juegos", donde aprendían a controlar sus habilidades y eran más o menos felices. Pero ahora, estos jóvenes, no del todo humanos, conocidos como "peculiares", por culpa de un fallo de seguridad, deben abandonar su hogar, lo que los hará cruzarse en el camino del Coleccionista, un ser misterioso y peligroso. ¿Serán capaces de escapar de él y acabar con su siniestro plan, o terminarán formando parte de su colección?
Por favor, ¿cómo puede esta historia ser tan mona? Es verdad que ya venía recomendada por la autora de Snapdragon, que también me maravilló, pero aun así no esperaba que fuese tan cuca y bonita y AHHH.
No solamente la historia es la mar de entretenida y emocionante: un grupo de jóvenes que ha formado su propia familia, que intentan escapar del mal, al mismo tiempo que van descubriendo el mundo exterior, que siempre les ha estado vetado y que tan peligroso puede ser para la gente como ellos, sino que además resultan personajes tiernos, con una relación muy bonita, y unos poderes que le dan un toque especial a toda la novela. Es muy fácil emocionarse con todo lo que ocurre, la verdad.
Reseña completa: http://fiebrelectora.blogspot.com/202...
Por favor, ¿cómo puede esta historia ser tan mona? Es verdad que ya venía recomendada por la autora de Snapdragon, que también me maravilló, pero aun así no esperaba que fuese tan cuca y bonita y AHHH.
No solamente la historia es la mar de entretenida y emocionante: un grupo de jóvenes que ha formado su propia familia, que intentan escapar del mal, al mismo tiempo que van descubriendo el mundo exterior, que siempre les ha estado vetado y que tan peligroso puede ser para la gente como ellos, sino que además resultan personajes tiernos, con una relación muy bonita, y unos poderes que le dan un toque especial a toda la novela. Es muy fácil emocionarse con todo lo que ocurre, la verdad.
Reseña completa: http://fiebrelectora.blogspot.com/202...
April 3, 2022
3,5
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Es una historia muy entretenida, original y que se lee sola. Sin duda hará las delicias de los que busquen algo diferente y a la vez familiar, de aquellos a los que les guste las historias de gente con poderes tipo x-men o Runaways, de amistad, familia, prejuicios y búsqueda del hogar, con un toque emotivo y divertido. Además, el dibujo y diseño de los personajes es tremendo, muy detallado, cuqui y con una paleta de color muy vivo y llamativo. Me he encantado como muestra lo diferentes que son, como usan sus poderes o la manera en la que introducen los flashbacks para conocer mejor sus pasados.
Hay un montón de criaturas representadas y por eso tenemos a un grupo de personajes variopinto, desde Omar el mayor y el que intenta cuidar a los demás; Sylvie la más gruñona pero leal; Jaali el más valiente; Newt el optimista y que entiende de tecnología; Clarice una niña muy tímida o Maggie la pequeña del grupo y súper revoltosa. También me ha gustado la relación que hay entre ellos, la representación no binare tan bien llevada y la pequeña píncela romántica.
Bonita y amena, rebosante de originalidad, amistad y familia.
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Es una historia muy entretenida, original y que se lee sola. Sin duda hará las delicias de los que busquen algo diferente y a la vez familiar, de aquellos a los que les guste las historias de gente con poderes tipo x-men o Runaways, de amistad, familia, prejuicios y búsqueda del hogar, con un toque emotivo y divertido. Además, el dibujo y diseño de los personajes es tremendo, muy detallado, cuqui y con una paleta de color muy vivo y llamativo. Me he encantado como muestra lo diferentes que son, como usan sus poderes o la manera en la que introducen los flashbacks para conocer mejor sus pasados.
Hay un montón de criaturas representadas y por eso tenemos a un grupo de personajes variopinto, desde Omar el mayor y el que intenta cuidar a los demás; Sylvie la más gruñona pero leal; Jaali el más valiente; Newt el optimista y que entiende de tecnología; Clarice una niña muy tímida o Maggie la pequeña del grupo y súper revoltosa. También me ha gustado la relación que hay entre ellos, la representación no binare tan bien llevada y la pequeña píncela romántica.
Bonita y amena, rebosante de originalidad, amistad y familia.
December 28, 2024
{5/5}
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March 25, 2023
Such a fun graphic novel. The artwork is incredible. The stories in each of the issues are filled with important topics ranging from gender to self-love and much more. I had a smile on my face through 80% of it and the rest were just touching or courageous moments. Maggie will always and forever be a favorite. Highly recommend.
September 10, 2023
I loved this book a lot and wanted to give it five stars but it is unfortunate about the reptilian kid because I don't think it was intentional but it is a problem when you use the reptilian aliens disguised as humans taking over the government thing in your story.
September 9, 2021
This was adorable! I loved the mix of aliens and cryptozoology and myths. The journey of these six "irregulars" (i.e. monster children) searching for a home is both moving and fun. A great graphic novel for kids who like a little bit fantasy and monsters in their graphic novels. Thanks to Netgalley for the Advanced Earc!
November 3, 2021
I assumed this was just gonna be another X-Men rip, but once you accept the premise it's actually a very sweet and interesting story that reminded me a lot of the Life is Strange series and other found family/road trip-style stories, which I like a lot. I also thought the villain reveal was interesting and well-choreographed.
February 11, 2024
The (queer) found family is AMAZING in this graphic novel and absolutely loved the art and the story
April 7, 2022
¿Pero cómo tan adorable? La familia que han formado estos peculiares es una preciosidad, pero es que encima la trama también resulta emocionante y muy entretenida! Ojalá una saga para seguir descubriendo sus aventuras 💞
December 27, 2021
Here’s the thing I enjoyed this book but unfortunately it has a plot line that is Anti-Semitic. It does great talking about pronouns and other important subjects. However, the conspiracy theory regarding reptilians in government has roots in Anti-Semitism so I can’t give it anything above a two star.
It’s hard because I enjoyed the book; I liked the art, the characters, and the found family themes.
It’s hard because I enjoyed the book; I liked the art, the characters, and the found family themes.
July 14, 2023
A librarian friend of mine and fellow comics fans, Matt Lowder, wrote such a glowing review of this awhile back that I had to check this out for myself and reserved a copy from the local library. His review was posted to my blog on July 14 . . . . . .
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I’m always looking for books to recommend or purchase for my 7-year old grandson. A voracious reader who’s several levels beyond second grade for reading comprehension- - I thought this might appeal to him. However, he may not be ready for the violence that’s contained in the story so I’m holding off for a few years.
As for me, this was a real winner - - and I agree 100% with everything that Matt said. I was reminded of the best stories from Marvel's X-Men, New Mutants and DP7. It whetted my appetite to try some more YA OGNs. FIVE STARS.
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I’m always looking for books to recommend or purchase for my 7-year old grandson. A voracious reader who’s several levels beyond second grade for reading comprehension- - I thought this might appeal to him. However, he may not be ready for the violence that’s contained in the story so I’m holding off for a few years.
As for me, this was a real winner - - and I agree 100% with everything that Matt said. I was reminded of the best stories from Marvel's X-Men, New Mutants and DP7. It whetted my appetite to try some more YA OGNs. FIVE STARS.
August 19, 2022
This was fantastic! I highly recommend it!
I loved the characters in this book. Everyone had a backstory that was explored in some way, so the reader has the opportunity to get to know all of them well. I really love this trope of kids traveling together on a dangerous journey, learning not just about how everything works in the world around them, but also about themselves in the process. I loved how they meet people on the way, and in turn the reader gets even more lore out of the story.
I was thinking that the woman in the collector's tank was going to be significant to Maggie, so I was a little disappointed we didn't see her again, but that's only a small thing. Overall, it was excellent. If you like Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Dragon Prince, or Stranger Things, you should definitely pick this one up.
I loved the characters in this book. Everyone had a backstory that was explored in some way, so the reader has the opportunity to get to know all of them well. I really love this trope of kids traveling together on a dangerous journey, learning not just about how everything works in the world around them, but also about themselves in the process. I loved how they meet people on the way, and in turn the reader gets even more lore out of the story.
I was thinking that the woman in the collector's tank was going to be significant to Maggie, so I was a little disappointed we didn't see her again, but that's only a small thing. Overall, it was excellent. If you like Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Dragon Prince, or Stranger Things, you should definitely pick this one up.
May 1, 2022
Love, love, looooved this! First, I have been following Cait May on Twitter for years for her Critical Role art and she is so incredibly talented. I was super excited when I realized she was involved with this. Second, this has so many incredible elements to it and they work really cohesively into this heartwarming story of cryptid kids overcoming some wild challenges to figure out their place in a weird and not super welcoming world and to understand that family is what you make it. I really enjoyed it and hope to see more from this creative duo in the future!
March 15, 2022
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Sin duda el mejor título que ha publicado la editorial hasta la fecha. La historia más completa sin duda.
Estamos ante una historia que enamorará a los amantes de los X-Men. Conocemos a 6 niños de edades diversas que viven en unas instalaciones del gobierno; no tienen libertad, pero están a salvo del mundo exterior. Su seguridad desaparece, no obstante, cuando alguien hackea los ordenadores y queda patente una brecha en la seguridad del recinto, por lo que deciden trasladarlos.
El grupo se ve en la tesitura de tener que sobrevivir sin ayuda, solos y con la amenaza de quien los persigue y de los humanos que no entienden lo que es diferente.
Lo que más me ha gustado es cómo está contado, el ritmo es muy agradable. Al tiempo que vamos descubriendo las desventuras que viven y según van conociendo a gente nueva (aliados y hostiles a partes iguales) vamos descubriendo la historia de cada uno. ¿Cómo llegaron al complejo? Un yeti, una selkie, un oso... Son peculiares variopintos con un punto común: la tragedia y el rechazo de los humanos los ha llevado a donde están.
Pensé que al estar protagonizados por niños sería un pelín demasiado infantil, pero nada que ver. Se tratan temas muy distintos de forma efectiva y la diversidad de edades hace que cada uno de ellos reaccione de forma distinta a lo que están viviendo.
Es una historia de peculiares, gente no del todo humana que, sencillamente, quiere encontrar un hogar.
Sin duda el mejor título que ha publicado la editorial hasta la fecha. La historia más completa sin duda.
Estamos ante una historia que enamorará a los amantes de los X-Men. Conocemos a 6 niños de edades diversas que viven en unas instalaciones del gobierno; no tienen libertad, pero están a salvo del mundo exterior. Su seguridad desaparece, no obstante, cuando alguien hackea los ordenadores y queda patente una brecha en la seguridad del recinto, por lo que deciden trasladarlos.
El grupo se ve en la tesitura de tener que sobrevivir sin ayuda, solos y con la amenaza de quien los persigue y de los humanos que no entienden lo que es diferente.
Lo que más me ha gustado es cómo está contado, el ritmo es muy agradable. Al tiempo que vamos descubriendo las desventuras que viven y según van conociendo a gente nueva (aliados y hostiles a partes iguales) vamos descubriendo la historia de cada uno. ¿Cómo llegaron al complejo? Un yeti, una selkie, un oso... Son peculiares variopintos con un punto común: la tragedia y el rechazo de los humanos los ha llevado a donde están.
Pensé que al estar protagonizados por niños sería un pelín demasiado infantil, pero nada que ver. Se tratan temas muy distintos de forma efectiva y la diversidad de edades hace que cada uno de ellos reaccione de forma distinta a lo que están viviendo.
Es una historia de peculiares, gente no del todo humana que, sencillamente, quiere encontrar un hogar.
June 18, 2022
This was so wonderful! It felt like a mix of Stranger Things and House in the Cerulean Sea! It was a heartwarming found family story full of magic!
August 27, 2022
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This is one of the most wholesome things I've ever read in my entire life
This is one of the most wholesome things I've ever read in my entire life
June 7, 2023
Oh WOW this book was super great! A must-read graphic novel!
April 3, 2022
Sinopsis: Escondidos en una instalación del gobierno conocida como «la Sala de Juegos», seis niños no del todo humanos (también llamados «peculiares») aprenden a controlar sus habilidades extrañas e impredecibles. Pero un fallo de seguridad los obliga a abandonar su hogar y a cruzarse con personas que podrán hacerles mucho daño.
Como me ha gustado este libro! Nos encontramos ante una novela gráfica a todo color, con ilustraciones muy llamativas, con un estilo de dibujo espectacular. A medida que iba leyendo me iba parando a mirar con detalle cada ilustración porque son todas preciosas. Desde los personajes, como los elementos de fondo y la selección de colores.
La trama central de la novela no me ha podido gustar más. Un grupo de chicos, con habilidades diferentes, que han de ocultarse del mundo que les rodea para no ser juzgados y heridos simplemente por ser diferentes. El libro esconde un mensaje muy potente sobre la aceptación de la diversidad, en todas sus formas.
Me encanta como se lleva este tema y como poco a poco vamos conociendo a este grupo de niños tan especiales.
Y es que además del mensaje global de la novela gráfica, para mí lo mejor han sido los personajes. Me han encantado los seis protagonistas y conocer a cada uno de ellos con sus distintas habilidades. Y es que tendremos un chico que se convierte en oso, una selkie, un hada, un yeti, etc. Las personalidades de cada uno de ellos me han gustado mucho, así como la forma en la que se apoyan unos a otros. Como ellos mismos dicen "en una familia nos protegemos entre todos".
Además el ritmo de la historia me ha convencido totalmente, ya que compagina a la perfección acción, con momentos más cotidianos y con el desarrollo de los personajes. Si que es cierto que al final me habría gustado que se desarrollase un poco más, pero probablemente esto se deba a que no quería que acabase!
En definitiva, una novela gráfica sorprendente, diferente, con un mensaje potente y unos personajes maravillosos. Recomendadísima! 💞
Como me ha gustado este libro! Nos encontramos ante una novela gráfica a todo color, con ilustraciones muy llamativas, con un estilo de dibujo espectacular. A medida que iba leyendo me iba parando a mirar con detalle cada ilustración porque son todas preciosas. Desde los personajes, como los elementos de fondo y la selección de colores.
La trama central de la novela no me ha podido gustar más. Un grupo de chicos, con habilidades diferentes, que han de ocultarse del mundo que les rodea para no ser juzgados y heridos simplemente por ser diferentes. El libro esconde un mensaje muy potente sobre la aceptación de la diversidad, en todas sus formas.
Me encanta como se lleva este tema y como poco a poco vamos conociendo a este grupo de niños tan especiales.
Y es que además del mensaje global de la novela gráfica, para mí lo mejor han sido los personajes. Me han encantado los seis protagonistas y conocer a cada uno de ellos con sus distintas habilidades. Y es que tendremos un chico que se convierte en oso, una selkie, un hada, un yeti, etc. Las personalidades de cada uno de ellos me han gustado mucho, así como la forma en la que se apoyan unos a otros. Como ellos mismos dicen "en una familia nos protegemos entre todos".
Además el ritmo de la historia me ha convencido totalmente, ya que compagina a la perfección acción, con momentos más cotidianos y con el desarrollo de los personajes. Si que es cierto que al final me habría gustado que se desarrollase un poco más, pero probablemente esto se deba a que no quería que acabase!
En definitiva, una novela gráfica sorprendente, diferente, con un mensaje potente y unos personajes maravillosos. Recomendadísima! 💞
May 19, 2022
I had a lot of fun with this, think a blend of X-Men/ Government cover up only with cryptids and creatures from folk lore. This young adult graphic novel features a group of kids Omar, half Yeti; Newt, a reptilian, the mute Clarice, a Selkie, Jaali, a were-bear, Sylvie, a will-of-the-wisp and Maggie, (Poseidon's kid?). I liked them all but I really wish they had made Newt a Grey not a reptilian. There are strong antisemitism underpinnings for them (though you wouldn't know that if you only looked at the wiki and some of the other sights) Even I didn't know that until I saw other reviews and went looking. MY original reason (before I had two) for not wanting a reptilian was there have been multiple murders (including child murders) hooked into that bit of conspiracy theory so it felt uncomfortable seeing it in a kids' book.
The kids are relatively happy living in the desert in a secret government compound until someone they trust has plans to turn them over to the villain of the piece. The kids get away and go on an Odyssey to find a place where they can live freely without fear.
Along the way they find other cryptos, get wrapped up in all kinds of craziness and are forced to confront their natures. Sylvie and Omar get most of the screen time being the eldest (16 at least since Omar can drive) but we get all their histories. Claire, being mute, is the least well drawn of the group as we get very little backstory for her. I liked that Sylvie is a will-o-the-wisp. Now there's a faerie you don't see often.
I enjoyed this. The art is fantastic. I'd like to see further adventures (and I still wish Newt was a Grey)
The kids are relatively happy living in the desert in a secret government compound until someone they trust has plans to turn them over to the villain of the piece. The kids get away and go on an Odyssey to find a place where they can live freely without fear.
Along the way they find other cryptos, get wrapped up in all kinds of craziness and are forced to confront their natures. Sylvie and Omar get most of the screen time being the eldest (16 at least since Omar can drive) but we get all their histories. Claire, being mute, is the least well drawn of the group as we get very little backstory for her. I liked that Sylvie is a will-o-the-wisp. Now there's a faerie you don't see often.
I enjoyed this. The art is fantastic. I'd like to see further adventures (and I still wish Newt was a Grey)
August 27, 2022
Another Kind is probably my favorite graphic novel that I have read in a long time. There was nothing in this book that I didn’t like! The group of characters were diverse. They were all so adorable and fun! It was a joy to read and learn about each and every one of them. I don’t think I could pick a favorite because they’re all so different…and I love them too much! I loved the group of characters that came in near the end of the book, they were so funny! The concept of this book is so creative and well done too. Everything tied up perfectly at the end. I wasn’t confused and wasn’t left wondering about certain events that happened in the book and whatnot! Also…the art. Like, how the heck? IT’S STUNNING! I adore the authors, Cait May and Trevor Bream! They are both so incredibly talented. I loved how they both acknowledged how important it is to put queer themes into children’s, especially tween’s, books and media. Trevor Breams goal is to tell stories that appeal to all, especially the queer community, and I really admire them for saying that. Also I really want to be best friends with the authors because they both seem really cool, can we make that happen somehow??
May 4, 2022
Adorable graphic adventure novel about mutant kids banning together in friendship against an evil collector.
Except….there were two, non-plot related conversations about the reality of more than two genders and a character who suspects that he’s non-binary. Why add that to such a fun story!? Stop hyper-sexualizing children. If society accepted a broader range of ‘normal’ male/female behavior/traits, we wouldn’t need to ‘add’ genders. Quit making childhood harder.
Don’t get me wrong, I honor pronouns, I love all people, but random unrelated scenes in books like these feel forced and smack of agendas. Sometimes agendas can wreck a good ride.
Except….there were two, non-plot related conversations about the reality of more than two genders and a character who suspects that he’s non-binary. Why add that to such a fun story!? Stop hyper-sexualizing children. If society accepted a broader range of ‘normal’ male/female behavior/traits, we wouldn’t need to ‘add’ genders. Quit making childhood harder.
Don’t get me wrong, I honor pronouns, I love all people, but random unrelated scenes in books like these feel forced and smack of agendas. Sometimes agendas can wreck a good ride.
December 22, 2021
Ah, forgot to review this! Probably because I didn't find it that interesting and didn't really care too much about the ending.
Cute feel-good graphic novel about a ragtag band of cryptids trying to find a place to belong in a hostile world; the plot and message was predictable, the art was simply okay, and there were some gaps in logic like having the kids travel all over the US in what felt like a few days but had to be like.... actual weeks.
It was fine. I didn't hate it. I just didn't love it.
Cute feel-good graphic novel about a ragtag band of cryptids trying to find a place to belong in a hostile world; the plot and message was predictable, the art was simply okay, and there were some gaps in logic like having the kids travel all over the US in what felt like a few days but had to be like.... actual weeks.
It was fine. I didn't hate it. I just didn't love it.
November 19, 2023
OMG THIS IS SO GOOD PLEASE TELL ME THERE WILL BE A SECOND ONE I NEED MORE OF GOOD COMICS LIKE THIS!!!!
September 10, 2024
I know it’s only January, but this is my favorite book of 2022. You love cryptids and found family? Then you’re gonna love this!
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