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Talli, Daughter of the Moon Vol. 1
Hidden within the walls of a secluded castle, Lord Borin raises his adopted daughter Talli in secret, and for good reason: Talli is a descendant of the Summoners, magical women hunted by those who fear their mysterious powers. Violently torn from her home, Talli sets out on a great journey in search of her origins and to learn the secrets of her great and dangerous power.
With the cruel Lord Ulric’s forces hot on her heels, Talli must keep one step ahead, gathering a motley crew of companions and protectors that includes the noble (some might say too noble) knight Sir Alan and the lethargic-but-ferocious swordsman Lélo. The ruthless Captain Nina pursues them doggedly, aware of the secret of Talli's blood: the secret of the Summoners!
Talli: Daughter of The Moon Vol. 1 is the first book in an incredibly epic adventure from French-Laotian cartoonist Sourya that evokes the best of manga and bandes dessinées in one sweeping narrative.
With the cruel Lord Ulric’s forces hot on her heels, Talli must keep one step ahead, gathering a motley crew of companions and protectors that includes the noble (some might say too noble) knight Sir Alan and the lethargic-but-ferocious swordsman Lélo. The ruthless Captain Nina pursues them doggedly, aware of the secret of Talli's blood: the secret of the Summoners!
Talli: Daughter of The Moon Vol. 1 is the first book in an incredibly epic adventure from French-Laotian cartoonist Sourya that evokes the best of manga and bandes dessinées in one sweeping narrative.
168 pages, Paperback
First published February 2, 2018
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Sourya Sihachakr
12 books7 followersSourya est né en 1986 et vit aujourd’hui à Angoulême. Diplômé de l’Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués de Paris, et de l’École des Métiers du Cinéma d’Animation Angoulême, il a notamment assuré la réalisation et l’animatique du pilote d’El Sistema pour Prélude Animation, et travaillé comme animateur sur Les Mondes de Pahé (Blue Spirit Animation). Il a reçu en 2009 le prix du public au concours Canal J : Les Espoirs de l’Animation pour La Leçon de Piano. Rouge est son premier album de bande dessinée.
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June 16, 2022
3.5 stars.
A nice adventure story in the vein of traditional Medieval fantasy, in which a girl that's believed to be the last living Summoner is pursued by the royal forces intent on capturing her to eliminate all vestiges of the Heretics, a sect of Moon worshippers they want wiped out. This girl, Talli, has the blood od the Moon Goddess and has powers to summon the fabled beasts of yore and act as the harminising link between nature and its creatures, a power the king covets but fears at the same time. To protect her from the king's henchmen, her guardian sends her to a mysterious lady for shelter and hiding, and on the way there the girl collects a bunch of sidekicks and meets people that help in her learning about her true origins and power.
It's a quick-paced tale, and starts in the middle of a castle siege, so you're thrown right into the action without context. All the information is revealed along the way, so you have to persevere till you understand more of the world and what's going on with Talli when revelations start. I liked the traditional storytelling, but its very traditionalism might not appeal to others because it makes the story rather clichéd in some ways, from the damsel in distress that turns out to be a powerful being to the too-noble knight to the ruthless pursuer to the comic companions. It's not particularly subversive, and I've seen other graphic novels with this same concept that were more suspenseful and attractively original, but nevertheless this is a good story for lovers of the Medieval-like adventure genre.
I received an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A nice adventure story in the vein of traditional Medieval fantasy, in which a girl that's believed to be the last living Summoner is pursued by the royal forces intent on capturing her to eliminate all vestiges of the Heretics, a sect of Moon worshippers they want wiped out. This girl, Talli, has the blood od the Moon Goddess and has powers to summon the fabled beasts of yore and act as the harminising link between nature and its creatures, a power the king covets but fears at the same time. To protect her from the king's henchmen, her guardian sends her to a mysterious lady for shelter and hiding, and on the way there the girl collects a bunch of sidekicks and meets people that help in her learning about her true origins and power.
It's a quick-paced tale, and starts in the middle of a castle siege, so you're thrown right into the action without context. All the information is revealed along the way, so you have to persevere till you understand more of the world and what's going on with Talli when revelations start. I liked the traditional storytelling, but its very traditionalism might not appeal to others because it makes the story rather clichéd in some ways, from the damsel in distress that turns out to be a powerful being to the too-noble knight to the ruthless pursuer to the comic companions. It's not particularly subversive, and I've seen other graphic novels with this same concept that were more suspenseful and attractively original, but nevertheless this is a good story for lovers of the Medieval-like adventure genre.
I received an ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
June 16, 2022
Lady Talli is there adopted daughter of Lord Born. He kept her as a secret because if the king or the other lords find out about her, they'll kill her. However, the truth can't stay hidden forever. When Lady Talli is forced to escape the castle where she grew up, she is joined by a knight and by a couple of merchants—who also happen to be strong warriors— and together they go on a journey to find a safe place for Talli. At the same time, Talli needs to learn more about her heritage and her powers because she'll need the knowledge if she wants to have a chance to survive.
This comic is full of action starting on page 1. We find out why Talli is wanted for halfway in the comic, and once you find out you can't stop yourself from reading it as fast as possible. I'm also curious to see how the relationship between Talli and Lelo develops. I'm looking forward to volume 2.
I received an ARC through NetGalley, but I'm leaving a voluntary and honest review.
This comic is full of action starting on page 1. We find out why Talli is wanted for halfway in the comic, and once you find out you can't stop yourself from reading it as fast as possible. I'm also curious to see how the relationship between Talli and Lelo develops. I'm looking forward to volume 2.
I received an ARC through NetGalley, but I'm leaving a voluntary and honest review.
June 13, 2022
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC
An epic fantasy adventure made in perfect, shounen manga- like style.
I've been really looking forward to reading this one, and I was not disappointed.
It feels like Vinland Saga and Fairy Tale had a love child and gave us Talli Daughter of the Moon. It has humor, really cool battle scenes and an intriguing story that I can't wait to read more of.
I would definitely recommend this to older fans of manga and the fantasy genre in general.
An epic fantasy adventure made in perfect, shounen manga- like style.
I've been really looking forward to reading this one, and I was not disappointed.
It feels like Vinland Saga and Fairy Tale had a love child and gave us Talli Daughter of the Moon. It has humor, really cool battle scenes and an intriguing story that I can't wait to read more of.
I would definitely recommend this to older fans of manga and the fantasy genre in general.
January 27, 2023
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Thank you to translator François Vigneault for providing me with a copy of Talli: Daughter of the Moon vol 1 by author Sourya Sihachakr in exchange for this honest review.
Fantasy is a difficult genre for me. I don't read a lot of it because it doesn't resonate with me. But every once in a while a fantasy story comes along that steps outside of the dominant tropes and does catch my attention.
Talli is the kind of pro-feminist fantasy book that we all need more of. And no, I'm not talking about placing someone with she/her pronouns in the classic Jesus/chosen one story structure and calling it a day. I'm talking about creative stories with new things to say. Modern stories even if they are placed in the typically medieval fantasy setting.
Now, Talli is a chosen one so I may already sound hypocritical. The difference here is that no matter what, there are aspects of her powers that are outside of her control. She cannot train that away and become an all powerful, indestructible savior. Having flaws already sets her apart from the traditional hero archetypes that have become so dull.
lady Talli is regal
She also has a young goofiness that compliments her regality. She was adopted daughter to a Lord but she is still quite young and naïve. She is also ruled by her emotions as all young people are.
The graphic novel starts with Talli in exile. She's being hunted for the bounty that has been placed on capturing her and bringing her back alive. Her faithful bodyguard is with her and an unknown woman recognizes her and offers to help.
It turns out that Lady Talli has ties to a group known as the heretics. They are a group that has rejected the state religion and have been outcast. Talli has connections to them that she was never made aware of.
Lady Talli discovers that she is the last summoner. She's known for a few moon cycles now that she has a summoning power. You see, she can summon a chimera every time she draws blood. However, this also means that every time she menstruates a giant monster shows up. Imagine this happening during puberty and having no explanation!
lady talli becomes emotional
Clearly, this power is outside of her control as often as once a month. If she does summon the chimera on purpose she theoretically could control it but she hasn't been able to practice since she was locked away at her previous residence.
I absolutely love this concept. The chaos of womanhood has so much fertile ground to cover in literature and other media and it is only recently being explored. I am excited to continue this series and see how Talli progresses in her journey to becoming an adult. The story is less about her being a savior and more about coming to terms with her nature.
4/5 moons 🌙🌙🌙🌙
Thank you to translator François Vigneault for providing me with a copy of Talli: Daughter of the Moon vol 1 by author Sourya Sihachakr in exchange for this honest review.
Fantasy is a difficult genre for me. I don't read a lot of it because it doesn't resonate with me. But every once in a while a fantasy story comes along that steps outside of the dominant tropes and does catch my attention.
Talli is the kind of pro-feminist fantasy book that we all need more of. And no, I'm not talking about placing someone with she/her pronouns in the classic Jesus/chosen one story structure and calling it a day. I'm talking about creative stories with new things to say. Modern stories even if they are placed in the typically medieval fantasy setting.
Now, Talli is a chosen one so I may already sound hypocritical. The difference here is that no matter what, there are aspects of her powers that are outside of her control. She cannot train that away and become an all powerful, indestructible savior. Having flaws already sets her apart from the traditional hero archetypes that have become so dull.
lady Talli is regal
She also has a young goofiness that compliments her regality. She was adopted daughter to a Lord but she is still quite young and naïve. She is also ruled by her emotions as all young people are.
The graphic novel starts with Talli in exile. She's being hunted for the bounty that has been placed on capturing her and bringing her back alive. Her faithful bodyguard is with her and an unknown woman recognizes her and offers to help.
It turns out that Lady Talli has ties to a group known as the heretics. They are a group that has rejected the state religion and have been outcast. Talli has connections to them that she was never made aware of.
Lady Talli discovers that she is the last summoner. She's known for a few moon cycles now that she has a summoning power. You see, she can summon a chimera every time she draws blood. However, this also means that every time she menstruates a giant monster shows up. Imagine this happening during puberty and having no explanation!
lady talli becomes emotional
Clearly, this power is outside of her control as often as once a month. If she does summon the chimera on purpose she theoretically could control it but she hasn't been able to practice since she was locked away at her previous residence.
I absolutely love this concept. The chaos of womanhood has so much fertile ground to cover in literature and other media and it is only recently being explored. I am excited to continue this series and see how Talli progresses in her journey to becoming an adult. The story is less about her being a savior and more about coming to terms with her nature.
4/5 moons 🌙🌙🌙🌙
November 2, 2022
'Talli, Daughter of the Moon Vol. 1' with story and art by Sourya Sihachakr and translation by Francois Vigneault is a graphic novel about a princess on the run and the allies she makes along the way.
Talli is an adopted daughter of Lord Koska who has hidden her because she has a dangerous hidden power. An enemy named Lord Ulric finds her and she flees in the chaos of battle with a knight named Sir Alan. Along the way, they pick up other allies, discover some of Talli's secrets, and meet the relentless Captain Nina, who may be a match for Talli's new friends.
The art is a pretty great manga style that I quite liked. The story doesn't complete in this volume, but it is a tight plot and an interesting world so far.
Talli is an adopted daughter of Lord Koska who has hidden her because she has a dangerous hidden power. An enemy named Lord Ulric finds her and she flees in the chaos of battle with a knight named Sir Alan. Along the way, they pick up other allies, discover some of Talli's secrets, and meet the relentless Captain Nina, who may be a match for Talli's new friends.
The art is a pretty great manga style that I quite liked. The story doesn't complete in this volume, but it is a tight plot and an interesting world so far.
July 23, 2023
Pretty standard fantasy adventure story, but the mysterious backstory of Lelo and the entry into the dangerous forest at the end of volume 1 has me hooked.
July 1, 2022
While the art style is a little rough around the edges, and the characters took a couple of chapters for me to connect with, by the end I was intrigued enough by the world building (and eventually the characters) to want to read more.
So recommended for those who like a healthy dose of action/violence in their graphic novels.
So recommended for those who like a healthy dose of action/violence in their graphic novels.
November 16, 2022
Bonus star just for the art, which is beautiful. It definitely has that hybrid style-feel between French and Japanese, I wonder if there's a term for that. The story has a strong start, with fun characters, and it's intriguing enough to keep me looking for it in the future. Some world-building stuff makes me raise a brow but I'll wait a bit more before passing judgement on that. I look forward to the next volume!
May 15, 2023
One: the cover of this is GORGEOUS!
Two: This would be incredible as an anime because I can just picture the colors now.
Three: I love this plot idea, and can’t wait to see what comes next.
A very fun premise, likable characters, and fun artwork. Definitely had some points that seemed a little blah to me, but overall, Im very interested and want to see more.
Two: This would be incredible as an anime because I can just picture the colors now.
Three: I love this plot idea, and can’t wait to see what comes next.
A very fun premise, likable characters, and fun artwork. Definitely had some points that seemed a little blah to me, but overall, Im very interested and want to see more.
March 8, 2023
Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for giving me an eGalley to review.
This is a really cool story so far. I was quite engaged! I really, really love the art style (though some of the character designs for the villains/antagonists are a little.... dubious). The story feels familiar, given the various inspirations that went into making it (LOVE that little behind-the-scenes bit we got at the end of the volume), but it has a rather nice spin on the tropes that make it up. I appreciate especially that menstruation is brought up as a matter of fact and isn't regarded as something disgusting or taboo to speak about, just something that's painful and can be chaotic (as it is). It's also regarded as something that is going to help Talli get a handle on dealing with her literal blood magic.
I can definitely see myself reading the entire story--this is a definite recommendation!
This is a really cool story so far. I was quite engaged! I really, really love the art style (though some of the character designs for the villains/antagonists are a little.... dubious). The story feels familiar, given the various inspirations that went into making it (LOVE that little behind-the-scenes bit we got at the end of the volume), but it has a rather nice spin on the tropes that make it up. I appreciate especially that menstruation is brought up as a matter of fact and isn't regarded as something disgusting or taboo to speak about, just something that's painful and can be chaotic (as it is). It's also regarded as something that is going to help Talli get a handle on dealing with her literal blood magic.
I can definitely see myself reading the entire story--this is a definite recommendation!
August 10, 2022
I have to thank NetGalley and Oni press for the ARC!
So I have to admit, I was a bit confused when I started this manga as it jumps right into the action with a castle siege and I’m trying to figure out why; what’s the point of the siege; where’s the main character? That part gets solved quickly which Talli’s introduction but it takes a little longer for us to find out why the siege and who is after Talli.
I loved the humor that’s mixed in throughout this terrific and fun read. It’s fast paced for sure and will keep your attention. Talli’s design is amazing! The hair design gave me a bit of a Princess Leia vibe which I really liked! I’m looking forward to seeing her develop more and gain an understanding of her summoning powers. I feel her character would have benefitted from color as her hair is described as completely white but as this is a black/white manga that has to be left up to the imagination of the reader.
The other character I really like was Lélo with his quick sword fighting ability. However, he can’t sleep at night and can’t seem to stay awake much during the day. That’s intriguing and hoping we find out why in the next volume. I look forward to seeing more of his interaction with Talli in the future.
This is a great introduction to a new series! I liked seeing adventure mixed with fairy tale in a medieval setting. Definitely for those who love adventure and mystery in their manga!
So I have to admit, I was a bit confused when I started this manga as it jumps right into the action with a castle siege and I’m trying to figure out why; what’s the point of the siege; where’s the main character? That part gets solved quickly which Talli’s introduction but it takes a little longer for us to find out why the siege and who is after Talli.
I loved the humor that’s mixed in throughout this terrific and fun read. It’s fast paced for sure and will keep your attention. Talli’s design is amazing! The hair design gave me a bit of a Princess Leia vibe which I really liked! I’m looking forward to seeing her develop more and gain an understanding of her summoning powers. I feel her character would have benefitted from color as her hair is described as completely white but as this is a black/white manga that has to be left up to the imagination of the reader.
The other character I really like was Lélo with his quick sword fighting ability. However, he can’t sleep at night and can’t seem to stay awake much during the day. That’s intriguing and hoping we find out why in the next volume. I look forward to seeing more of his interaction with Talli in the future.
This is a great introduction to a new series! I liked seeing adventure mixed with fairy tale in a medieval setting. Definitely for those who love adventure and mystery in their manga!
February 22, 2023
Epic stakes, well constructed characters, and a simple start with clear scaling for the future make this a solid start to a fantasy series ideal for middle school and high school readers.
September 20, 2022
The art is the first thing I notice when I pick up a graphic novel. I know this isn’t groundbreaking, but stay with me. If the art appeals, I am sold on reading the story. I have a particular weakness for detailed linework and innovative use of perspectives, and Sourya’s young adult graphic novel Talli: Daughter of the Moon, translated by François Vigneault, has these in spades. Ergo, I was interested immediately in its classic adventure story, set in a fantastical medieval past.
Title character Talli (or Lady Talli to you, commoner!) is a girl with mysterious antecedents, distinctive hair and jewelry (think Sailor Moon, but medieval), and a history of being locked up in her adoptive father’s castle for her own good. When other nobles sniff out her powers (?!), she must flee before they capture her. On the way, she amasses a crew made up of a loyal-but-dim knight, an oddball merchant with an uncanny nose for treasures, and a young boy with excellent sword skills. Will they be able to evade the special brigade? Will Lady Talli’s past and powers be revealed? Read to find out!
As with the first in any series, there is a lot of exposition in this volume, though it is broken up by fight scenes as various people discover that Talli is on the run and try to capture her for profit. Talli herself doesn’t know her past or the extent of her powers, and doesn’t say or do a lot (aka doesn’t have agency) for the first three quarters of the volume. I realize that this is the first in a series, but it doesn’t quite coalesce until the final few pages. Talli’s band are in a rush to make it to asylum in a foreign land, and they respond more to the fight others bring to them than anything else.
Unfortunately, the dialogue does not flow easily in parts, and it seems as though some humor is lost (in translation? unclear) as well. There’s also a creepy bit about Summoner powers manifesting during menstruation that feels gender essentialist and like a throwback to fantasy stories from 30-40 years ago. To be clear, I don’t think menstruation is creepy, but I am wary of how it will be treated in the narrative, since it is tied to Summoner magic. Menstruation = calling monsters into being? Seems like a bad formula! But what do I know.
Let’s get back to positives, aka the art! Sourya’s illustrations are exquisite: black linework on white pages in pen and ink, with lots of heavy lines, fine cross-hatching, and finer details around the characters' faces. The art was penciled digitally, and hand-inked on paper, which the artist demonstrates in a mini "The Making of Talli" comic in the backmatter. There are a wide variety of perspectives (many aerial views), and several panels focus not only on the characters, but a sense of the land and landscape that feels video game-inspired. It is truly beautiful, and I am just as much a fan of the art as I was at the start!
In all, Talli: Daughter of the Moon is an adventure story with some promise. Volume 1 lags in parts, but fans of sword fights, daring escapes, and a video game-crossed-with-manga aesthetic will love it.
Recommended for: fans of historical fantasy graphic novels and manga, and anyone who likes to play video or computer games set in medieval Europe or a quasi-medieval setting.
Title character Talli (or Lady Talli to you, commoner!) is a girl with mysterious antecedents, distinctive hair and jewelry (think Sailor Moon, but medieval), and a history of being locked up in her adoptive father’s castle for her own good. When other nobles sniff out her powers (?!), she must flee before they capture her. On the way, she amasses a crew made up of a loyal-but-dim knight, an oddball merchant with an uncanny nose for treasures, and a young boy with excellent sword skills. Will they be able to evade the special brigade? Will Lady Talli’s past and powers be revealed? Read to find out!
As with the first in any series, there is a lot of exposition in this volume, though it is broken up by fight scenes as various people discover that Talli is on the run and try to capture her for profit. Talli herself doesn’t know her past or the extent of her powers, and doesn’t say or do a lot (aka doesn’t have agency) for the first three quarters of the volume. I realize that this is the first in a series, but it doesn’t quite coalesce until the final few pages. Talli’s band are in a rush to make it to asylum in a foreign land, and they respond more to the fight others bring to them than anything else.
Unfortunately, the dialogue does not flow easily in parts, and it seems as though some humor is lost (in translation? unclear) as well. There’s also a creepy bit about Summoner powers manifesting during menstruation that feels gender essentialist and like a throwback to fantasy stories from 30-40 years ago. To be clear, I don’t think menstruation is creepy, but I am wary of how it will be treated in the narrative, since it is tied to Summoner magic. Menstruation = calling monsters into being? Seems like a bad formula! But what do I know.
Let’s get back to positives, aka the art! Sourya’s illustrations are exquisite: black linework on white pages in pen and ink, with lots of heavy lines, fine cross-hatching, and finer details around the characters' faces. The art was penciled digitally, and hand-inked on paper, which the artist demonstrates in a mini "The Making of Talli" comic in the backmatter. There are a wide variety of perspectives (many aerial views), and several panels focus not only on the characters, but a sense of the land and landscape that feels video game-inspired. It is truly beautiful, and I am just as much a fan of the art as I was at the start!
In all, Talli: Daughter of the Moon is an adventure story with some promise. Volume 1 lags in parts, but fans of sword fights, daring escapes, and a video game-crossed-with-manga aesthetic will love it.
Recommended for: fans of historical fantasy graphic novels and manga, and anyone who likes to play video or computer games set in medieval Europe or a quasi-medieval setting.
December 18, 2022
I'm curious to see how this continues to develop.
November 22, 2024
Wow, if I had a nickel for every book I've read this past week that has a child of the moon being hunted for her special powers (Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Vol. 3), I'd have two nickels! Which isn't a lot but it's weird it happened in the span of a week eh?
But it's not so cliché, and in fact it does a lot of things to stand out.
The moonchild's powers is to summon horrific beasts every time she bleeds and the kingdom at large thinks she's the devil & the religion that sprung up around her kind as heresy.
Her bodyguard looks pretty darn useless (and resembles Kageto Kinoshita from Yakitate!! Japan just a little bit?), but shows that he's actually a skilled defensive swordsman. Which contrasts nicely with another sword-wielding bodyguard they pick up along the way, an acrobatic madman who always goes for the kill. Rounding out this impromptu party of protectors is the gentle jolly giant with a dark past who is always on the lookout for valuable treasures.
Not too bad for a Frenchman's 1st solo attempt at manga!
But it's not so cliché, and in fact it does a lot of things to stand out.
The moonchild's powers is to summon horrific beasts every time she bleeds and the kingdom at large thinks she's the devil & the religion that sprung up around her kind as heresy.
Her bodyguard looks pretty darn useless (and resembles Kageto Kinoshita from Yakitate!! Japan just a little bit?), but shows that he's actually a skilled defensive swordsman. Which contrasts nicely with another sword-wielding bodyguard they pick up along the way, an acrobatic madman who always goes for the kill. Rounding out this impromptu party of protectors is the gentle jolly giant with a dark past who is always on the lookout for valuable treasures.
Not too bad for a Frenchman's 1st solo attempt at manga!
June 5, 2023
The last of anything ancient and feared often begets the first of something new and revered.
They say the summoners, daughters of deities long past, were all hunted and slain. They say the beasts they commanded, and the remnant forests within which they communed, have gone astray. And they say the few remaining believers of these summoners and their ancestral deities, they say these disciples of a dying religion are naught but heretics whom the ruling authorities possess every right to stab, to bleed, and to hang.
TALLI: DAUGHTER OF THE MOON v1 is a tightly-wound fantasy graphic novel packed with rusty swords, ornery archers, underground sects of forbidden faiths, doting fathers, greedy innkeepers, and one irascible princess who may be the key to unlocking a war between fabled beasts (chimeras) and human folk — the second in written memory.
Lady Talli is the last known summoner: In her blood rests the mythic ability to call forth giant, destructive creatures, among other cool skills. Too bad she's still a teenager and has no idea how to control her power. She's yet to truly come of age, but circumstances being what they are, she must flee her home, seek safety among strangers, and pledge to protect herself against an array of forthcoming danger.
But it's not all bad. Things could be worse. The obsessive Lord Ulric and his troops have swarmed the countryside, hunting for the girl. And Lord Ulric's top soldier, Captain Nina of the Special Brigade, is an ace tracker and is the best in the land with a bow and arrow.
In just one volume, TALLI v1 offers a splendid mix of sword fighting, castle intrigue, and fantastical lore. Lady Talli isn't particularly well-informed about her bloodline, but kind and curious strangers fill in the gaps for her (and the reader). Can she trust the annoying old merchant, Pavel, who seems to know more about rare jewels and ancient artifacts than a street vendor probably should? Can Talli trust the sleepy-eyed young man, Lélo, who calls Pavel his grandfather, despite Lélo's peculiar habit for sleeping during the day and never when the sun goes down? Talli is blessed/cursed as a summoner, but what's the deal with Lélo?
The tale of Lady Talli has only just begun, but readers already know the young woman must contest with a history she does not know, a future others dread may come to pass, and a present she claims, fearlessly, she will meet head-on.
The book's author, Sourya, has produced a delicious meld of consequential compositional aesthetics from European comics, on one hand, and humor and narrative design elements from Japanese comics on the other. Of the former, the comic book's environmental design includes roving and wide-angle views of old brick bridges, pastoral panoramas of castles among fields, as well as strong overhead and aerial shots of fight scenes in the middle of a rainstorm. Of the latter, readers encounter lush, Ghibli-styled food spreads, inimitable character expressions marking fear or surprise, as well as kinetic action sequences that gleefully marry purposeful panel arrangement with minimal dialogue. The level of detail afforded the book's stone streets, dirt roads, sunset skies, tiled roofs, tufted hills, dark alleyways, and more speak of an artist who loves their work.
TALLI v1 artfully balances humor, adventure, and the wicked uncertainties of ancient magecraft. The comic's emphasis on Talli as an ambitious young woman with a flawed sense of bravery is an exquisite model for future narrative surprises. Talli flees her home because her life is threatened, but in doing so, she sees wildflowers for the first time and must learn to speak with other classes of people to negotiate fair fares. The young woman amazes as often as she frustrates, as expected of the last daughter of the moon.
They say the summoners, daughters of deities long past, were all hunted and slain. They say the beasts they commanded, and the remnant forests within which they communed, have gone astray. And they say the few remaining believers of these summoners and their ancestral deities, they say these disciples of a dying religion are naught but heretics whom the ruling authorities possess every right to stab, to bleed, and to hang.
TALLI: DAUGHTER OF THE MOON v1 is a tightly-wound fantasy graphic novel packed with rusty swords, ornery archers, underground sects of forbidden faiths, doting fathers, greedy innkeepers, and one irascible princess who may be the key to unlocking a war between fabled beasts (chimeras) and human folk — the second in written memory.
Lady Talli is the last known summoner: In her blood rests the mythic ability to call forth giant, destructive creatures, among other cool skills. Too bad she's still a teenager and has no idea how to control her power. She's yet to truly come of age, but circumstances being what they are, she must flee her home, seek safety among strangers, and pledge to protect herself against an array of forthcoming danger.
But it's not all bad. Things could be worse. The obsessive Lord Ulric and his troops have swarmed the countryside, hunting for the girl. And Lord Ulric's top soldier, Captain Nina of the Special Brigade, is an ace tracker and is the best in the land with a bow and arrow.
In just one volume, TALLI v1 offers a splendid mix of sword fighting, castle intrigue, and fantastical lore. Lady Talli isn't particularly well-informed about her bloodline, but kind and curious strangers fill in the gaps for her (and the reader). Can she trust the annoying old merchant, Pavel, who seems to know more about rare jewels and ancient artifacts than a street vendor probably should? Can Talli trust the sleepy-eyed young man, Lélo, who calls Pavel his grandfather, despite Lélo's peculiar habit for sleeping during the day and never when the sun goes down? Talli is blessed/cursed as a summoner, but what's the deal with Lélo?
The tale of Lady Talli has only just begun, but readers already know the young woman must contest with a history she does not know, a future others dread may come to pass, and a present she claims, fearlessly, she will meet head-on.
The book's author, Sourya, has produced a delicious meld of consequential compositional aesthetics from European comics, on one hand, and humor and narrative design elements from Japanese comics on the other. Of the former, the comic book's environmental design includes roving and wide-angle views of old brick bridges, pastoral panoramas of castles among fields, as well as strong overhead and aerial shots of fight scenes in the middle of a rainstorm. Of the latter, readers encounter lush, Ghibli-styled food spreads, inimitable character expressions marking fear or surprise, as well as kinetic action sequences that gleefully marry purposeful panel arrangement with minimal dialogue. The level of detail afforded the book's stone streets, dirt roads, sunset skies, tiled roofs, tufted hills, dark alleyways, and more speak of an artist who loves their work.
TALLI v1 artfully balances humor, adventure, and the wicked uncertainties of ancient magecraft. The comic's emphasis on Talli as an ambitious young woman with a flawed sense of bravery is an exquisite model for future narrative surprises. Talli flees her home because her life is threatened, but in doing so, she sees wildflowers for the first time and must learn to speak with other classes of people to negotiate fair fares. The young woman amazes as often as she frustrates, as expected of the last daughter of the moon.
August 28, 2022
NETGALLEY ARC
Plot: 4
Characters: 4
Cover: 3.5
Enjoyment: 5
Buyable/Re-readable?: Yes.
This has an absolute anime feel, to the point where I can both see and hear it play out. Thumbs up all-around. The story starts straight into the action. There are knights, guilds, magic, heretics, deities that used to live on “Earth” (or wherever this takes place), chimeras, patriarchal genocide of demi-gods, Summoners, and as such, Summoned creatures...it's a lot of fun, honestly. I liked Lélo instantly, and his chemistry with our "main" character, Talli, is palpable. And, again, fun, heh. I laughed a lot. Also, they openly talk about mensuration?? LET'S GO! I like the artwork and the action is both laid out and played out very well. There are no awkward language translation issues, either (shout-out to François Vigneault).
This is the first volume in an incredibly epic adventure from French-Laotian cartoonist Sourya that evokes the best of manga and bandes dessinées in one sweeping narrative. In this, Meness is the Goddess of the Moon, however, Mēness (Latvian: “Moon”) in the Baltic religion is a God and his monthly renewal of strength is imparted to all growing things. I also learned the following -
Great cliff-hanger, I'm hooked and ready for the rest. The author graciously includes a nifty "A Making Of" in the back!
(p.s. One can easily read this in 1-2 days, I just had to step-away for IRL reasons)
Plot: 4
Characters: 4
Cover: 3.5
Enjoyment: 5
Buyable/Re-readable?: Yes.
This has an absolute anime feel, to the point where I can both see and hear it play out. Thumbs up all-around. The story starts straight into the action. There are knights, guilds, magic, heretics, deities that used to live on “Earth” (or wherever this takes place), chimeras, patriarchal genocide of demi-gods, Summoners, and as such, Summoned creatures...it's a lot of fun, honestly. I liked Lélo instantly, and his chemistry with our "main" character, Talli, is palpable. And, again, fun, heh. I laughed a lot. Also, they openly talk about mensuration?? LET'S GO! I like the artwork and the action is both laid out and played out very well. There are no awkward language translation issues, either (shout-out to François Vigneault).
This is the first volume in an incredibly epic adventure from French-Laotian cartoonist Sourya that evokes the best of manga and bandes dessinées in one sweeping narrative. In this, Meness is the Goddess of the Moon, however, Mēness (Latvian: “Moon”) in the Baltic religion is a God and his monthly renewal of strength is imparted to all growing things. I also learned the following -
Bandes dessinées, abbreviated BDs and also referred to as Franco-Belgian comics, are comics that are usually originally in French and created for readership in France and Belgium. These countries have a long tradition in comics, separate from that of English-language comics.Makes sense why this is so good then, heh.
Great cliff-hanger, I'm hooked and ready for the rest. The author graciously includes a nifty "A Making Of" in the back!
(p.s. One can easily read this in 1-2 days, I just had to step-away for IRL reasons)
September 9, 2022
Summoners have been all wiped out by those who fear their powers. Talli was adopted by Lord Bourin and lived in safety until Lord Ulric attacked. Talli escaped with Sir Alan in the chaos, but Ulric's Captain Nina is tracking them. The two gather a group of companions on their journey, including the swordsman Lélo and former guild leader Pavel.
Sourya is of French and Laotian descent and is a famous cartoonist blending aspects of classic anime styles with the bandes-dessinee of the French tradition. The blended style reminds me of the manga and anime of Berserk, as characters don't have the big eyes and small mouth of traditional anime and resemble more European comics.
We open with the siege on the castle, and Alan ardently taking on his responsibility to care for Lady Talli. This nearly gets them into trouble in the market, but luckily the old merchant and Lélo agree to help for a fee. Along the way, we discover that the heretics condemned by the king had worshipped the moon goddess Meness. In time, we discover why the Summoners are so special, how fear turned the populace against them, and what the Chimera War was. Talli is the last Summoner, and because Borin had thought to protect her from the king, she has little understanding as to how her powers work, other than it involved drawing her own blood to use them. It's out of her control and occurs every month. This is what brought Ulric to the castle and gives a timetable for when her escape to sanctuary must be accomplished. Of course, nothing goes smoothly, including her escape.
The art is smooth black and white, with plenty of action lines to give the effect of movement during the fights and battle scenes. There is definitely a lot of action as the group goes from one predicament to another. The summoning itself is not a simple or contained method as it might be in other anime or manga. This one requires Talli's blood to be shed, regardless of the reason for it, and then a massive creature manifests with lightning and crackles of power. Even if they look cute, the creature can still be vicious and bloodthirsty. For all that Talli is being hunted, she still refuses to harm defenseless enemies or allow others in her party to do so. Inevitably, this will lead to consequences for later volumes to pick up. I enjoyed the story in this volume, and I would love to see where it goes in future volumes.
Sourya is of French and Laotian descent and is a famous cartoonist blending aspects of classic anime styles with the bandes-dessinee of the French tradition. The blended style reminds me of the manga and anime of Berserk, as characters don't have the big eyes and small mouth of traditional anime and resemble more European comics.
We open with the siege on the castle, and Alan ardently taking on his responsibility to care for Lady Talli. This nearly gets them into trouble in the market, but luckily the old merchant and Lélo agree to help for a fee. Along the way, we discover that the heretics condemned by the king had worshipped the moon goddess Meness. In time, we discover why the Summoners are so special, how fear turned the populace against them, and what the Chimera War was. Talli is the last Summoner, and because Borin had thought to protect her from the king, she has little understanding as to how her powers work, other than it involved drawing her own blood to use them. It's out of her control and occurs every month. This is what brought Ulric to the castle and gives a timetable for when her escape to sanctuary must be accomplished. Of course, nothing goes smoothly, including her escape.
The art is smooth black and white, with plenty of action lines to give the effect of movement during the fights and battle scenes. There is definitely a lot of action as the group goes from one predicament to another. The summoning itself is not a simple or contained method as it might be in other anime or manga. This one requires Talli's blood to be shed, regardless of the reason for it, and then a massive creature manifests with lightning and crackles of power. Even if they look cute, the creature can still be vicious and bloodthirsty. For all that Talli is being hunted, she still refuses to harm defenseless enemies or allow others in her party to do so. Inevitably, this will lead to consequences for later volumes to pick up. I enjoyed the story in this volume, and I would love to see where it goes in future volumes.
June 14, 2022
Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
tl;dr
A solid fantasy adventure with an immediately likable cast and strong, detailed artwork.
About
The Summoners are dead. All but one, at least. Talli has spent her life hidden away, but enemies have found her, and now she's on the run. Accompanied by the knight Alan, and guided by a strange man and boy with secrets of their own, Talli must escape to a safe place and learn the truth about her powers.
Thoughts
I love a good fantasy adventure, and this is a good fantasy adventure. On the surface, it has all the things you'd expect: a princess-like sheltered girl with a strange power, a too-noble knight, a dangerous old man with a sketchy past, and a young lad with secrets of his own. But it's the familiarity with the genre and expectations that makes this such a good read. Characters are written with pathos rather than as tropes, and the author's love for the genre is clear. The art style lends to the mood very well. It's a delight to see traditional inking in our digital era. Heavy inks and hatching give the story a very lived-in feel, along with a wealth of environment art, and some really clever use of tones for lighting. While not drawn in gory detail, the story does not shy away from violence - with several people losing limbs or heads along the way. Longtime fans of the genre will probably not find many surprises in the plot; but like a favorite meal I keep returning to, sometimes I just want something familiar made with expertise and love. Talli absolutely feeds that hunger, and I look forward to the next volume!
tl;dr
A solid fantasy adventure with an immediately likable cast and strong, detailed artwork.
About
The Summoners are dead. All but one, at least. Talli has spent her life hidden away, but enemies have found her, and now she's on the run. Accompanied by the knight Alan, and guided by a strange man and boy with secrets of their own, Talli must escape to a safe place and learn the truth about her powers.
Thoughts
I love a good fantasy adventure, and this is a good fantasy adventure. On the surface, it has all the things you'd expect: a princess-like sheltered girl with a strange power, a too-noble knight, a dangerous old man with a sketchy past, and a young lad with secrets of his own. But it's the familiarity with the genre and expectations that makes this such a good read. Characters are written with pathos rather than as tropes, and the author's love for the genre is clear. The art style lends to the mood very well. It's a delight to see traditional inking in our digital era. Heavy inks and hatching give the story a very lived-in feel, along with a wealth of environment art, and some really clever use of tones for lighting. While not drawn in gory detail, the story does not shy away from violence - with several people losing limbs or heads along the way. Longtime fans of the genre will probably not find many surprises in the plot; but like a favorite meal I keep returning to, sometimes I just want something familiar made with expertise and love. Talli absolutely feeds that hunger, and I look forward to the next volume!
July 6, 2022
The manga starts with a battle as the protagonist, Talli, is order to escape the lord's castle where she has lived in for the last 10 years. Talli and a knight are forced to accept the help of an old man and his young worker to avoid the band of knights after them. The manga hints at why Talli is persecuted and how magic was a part of the world.
The art style reminds me of the work of One Piece and some of the humor also falls in the shonen manga tropes, but the overall story is interesting. Talli comes from a dying bloodline of summoners that have been hunted down by nobles afraid the summoners' powers. Summoning is tied to blood, so when a girl of this family starts her menstrual period her powers awaken, Very X-Men style, you can't control the power, so girls used to go to the forest to learn to control their power. But this is now impossible, now that they are being hunted. I think it's always interesting when womanhood is tied to power and fear. Since the summoning powers were passed on by females, I believe there is some type of connection and commentary in later volumes. Volume 1 offers an interesting adventure that starts right from page 1 and offers interesting character and world building organically as the plot moves along.
I would definitely recommend this to readers that enjoy mystery and adventure, along with an appreciation for battle sequences. In all, the manga is an exciting start to what seems to be an interesting and worthwhile story.
The art style reminds me of the work of One Piece and some of the humor also falls in the shonen manga tropes, but the overall story is interesting. Talli comes from a dying bloodline of summoners that have been hunted down by nobles afraid the summoners' powers. Summoning is tied to blood, so when a girl of this family starts her menstrual period her powers awaken, Very X-Men style, you can't control the power, so girls used to go to the forest to learn to control their power. But this is now impossible, now that they are being hunted. I think it's always interesting when womanhood is tied to power and fear. Since the summoning powers were passed on by females, I believe there is some type of connection and commentary in later volumes. Volume 1 offers an interesting adventure that starts right from page 1 and offers interesting character and world building organically as the plot moves along.
I would definitely recommend this to readers that enjoy mystery and adventure, along with an appreciation for battle sequences. In all, the manga is an exciting start to what seems to be an interesting and worthwhile story.
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July 29, 2022Rating 3.5
Talli, Daughter of the Moon was a quick and fun read, you can never really go wrong with a graphic novel. Although I will say the narrative moved at a strange pace for me. You were thrown straight into the action, which is great, but there are no real moments of resolution or times where they weren’t fighting. Obviously, action is very important in these types of stories as you want to keep the reader interested, but the part I enjoyed most was learning about Talli’s past.
The lore behind the summoners was really interesting and I liked getting more information on the characters. So far in volume one everyone feels a little flat and I’m not rooting for anyone yet. With graphic novels/mangas it is very difficult to make your reader love the characters in such a short time, so hopefully, volume two will give more character backgrounds and development.
The art style of Talli, Daughter of the Moon was pretty good, but personally, I feel like the finer details were lost. At times I would have to sit and stare at the page to realise what I was looking at, these moments mostly being when no characters were shown. I will say that I love Talli’s character design though. She’s very cool.
In my opinion, I think the art design of this graphic novel would benefit from being in colour. It’s supposed to be a shock that Talli has white hair but as Talli, Daughter of the Moon is all black and white you don’t get that. The cover art is lovely, but I do understand the immense time it takes to colour an entire graphic novel.
The story seems like a promising one and I will definitely be checking out Volume two when it becomes available.
Talli, Daughter of the Moon was a quick and fun read, you can never really go wrong with a graphic novel. Although I will say the narrative moved at a strange pace for me. You were thrown straight into the action, which is great, but there are no real moments of resolution or times where they weren’t fighting. Obviously, action is very important in these types of stories as you want to keep the reader interested, but the part I enjoyed most was learning about Talli’s past.
The lore behind the summoners was really interesting and I liked getting more information on the characters. So far in volume one everyone feels a little flat and I’m not rooting for anyone yet. With graphic novels/mangas it is very difficult to make your reader love the characters in such a short time, so hopefully, volume two will give more character backgrounds and development.
The art style of Talli, Daughter of the Moon was pretty good, but personally, I feel like the finer details were lost. At times I would have to sit and stare at the page to realise what I was looking at, these moments mostly being when no characters were shown. I will say that I love Talli’s character design though. She’s very cool.
In my opinion, I think the art design of this graphic novel would benefit from being in colour. It’s supposed to be a shock that Talli has white hair but as Talli, Daughter of the Moon is all black and white you don’t get that. The cover art is lovely, but I do understand the immense time it takes to colour an entire graphic novel.
The story seems like a promising one and I will definitely be checking out Volume two when it becomes available.
April 20, 2023
So, finally read the first of these three. I have them in among the comics for all ages in the library, and so far yes. They fit in there.
I like the story so far to! It reminds me a bit of the old series by Eddings, Belgarion. A rag-tag team on a journey. And a hero(ine) that doesn’t know anything about her past.
It’s been done before, and it will be done again.
But I really like this rag-tag team! Pavel is a fun old thief that I kinda love a little, despite his fault. And he got a beard, plus for that. Alan is just such a pure-hearted knight, I can’t wait for him to be ruined. Talli, the main character, is a sweet, curious girl with a lot of sass. What’s not to love? And then there’s Lelo…. The mystery boy that can not sleep during the night. I’m mostly curious about him. What's his deal? And Talli’s powers, when is she going to learn how to deal with those? The mean dude that wants to kill Talli, I wonder if it’s ONLY for her powers, or if something else is going on underneath?
This all might sound quite violent, but really it’s a fantasy-adventure. There’s no more violence in these then there’s in Astrix or Tintin…
Well, I guess I’ll get more answers as I continue to read these.
I like the story so far to! It reminds me a bit of the old series by Eddings, Belgarion. A rag-tag team on a journey. And a hero(ine) that doesn’t know anything about her past.
It’s been done before, and it will be done again.
But I really like this rag-tag team! Pavel is a fun old thief that I kinda love a little, despite his fault. And he got a beard, plus for that. Alan is just such a pure-hearted knight, I can’t wait for him to be ruined. Talli, the main character, is a sweet, curious girl with a lot of sass. What’s not to love? And then there’s Lelo…. The mystery boy that can not sleep during the night. I’m mostly curious about him. What's his deal? And Talli’s powers, when is she going to learn how to deal with those? The mean dude that wants to kill Talli, I wonder if it’s ONLY for her powers, or if something else is going on underneath?
This all might sound quite violent, but really it’s a fantasy-adventure. There’s no more violence in these then there’s in Astrix or Tintin…
Well, I guess I’ll get more answers as I continue to read these.
August 9, 2022
Un bon début
Mots Clés : manfra, fantasy, seinen, action, violence
Je ne connaissais pas du tout ce titre avant mais je suis heureuse de vous dire que Talli, fille de la Lune est un manga français. Bon par contre, comme souvent avec les manga français, le rythme de publication est assez lent.
On suit donc Talli qui doit s’enfuir de son château, laissant derrière elle son père face aux ennemis. Elle part donc en périple pour rejoindre une connaissance de son père. En rencontrant de nouvelles personnes, elle va aussi en apprendre plus sur ses origines. Je ne me suis pas encore attachée aux personnages mais j’ai quand même envie de les voir réussir. J’ai hâte de voir Talli maitriser son pouvoir et se défendre. Il y a pas mal d’humour assez français, ou du moins un humour qu’on ne trouve pas forcément dans les manga japonais. Les dessins sont beaux, j’ai pris plaisir à lire ce manga.
Je recommande à ceux qui aiment bien les manga d'action
3.5/5
Merci Netgalley pour cette eCopie en échange de mon honnête opinion
Mots Clés : manfra, fantasy, seinen, action, violence
Je ne connaissais pas du tout ce titre avant mais je suis heureuse de vous dire que Talli, fille de la Lune est un manga français. Bon par contre, comme souvent avec les manga français, le rythme de publication est assez lent.
On suit donc Talli qui doit s’enfuir de son château, laissant derrière elle son père face aux ennemis. Elle part donc en périple pour rejoindre une connaissance de son père. En rencontrant de nouvelles personnes, elle va aussi en apprendre plus sur ses origines. Je ne me suis pas encore attachée aux personnages mais j’ai quand même envie de les voir réussir. J’ai hâte de voir Talli maitriser son pouvoir et se défendre. Il y a pas mal d’humour assez français, ou du moins un humour qu’on ne trouve pas forcément dans les manga japonais. Les dessins sont beaux, j’ai pris plaisir à lire ce manga.
Je recommande à ceux qui aiment bien les manga d'action
3.5/5
Merci Netgalley pour cette eCopie en échange de mon honnête opinion
March 14, 2023
A fairly standard medieval-Europe-ish fantasy adventure story so far, but with nice art to back it up, and a couple of characters I'd like to find out more about.
The action starts right away, as Talli and her protector (NOT romantic interest), a stuffily over-enthusiastic knight, flee a castle under attack by royal forces intent on capturing her. Pursued by a relentless hunter, trying to avoid notice by king's officers intent on hunting heretics (I found it odd that heretics who are being openly executed by the state would wear their holy symbol so obviously), they encounter what seems at first to be a jolly peddler of probably-fake antiques and his protector, a sleepy young man with unexpectedly strong sword-skill. Eventually we learn why the king is hunting Talli and who she is.
A fairly standard story, but readers seeking a familiar fantasy feel may easily enjoy it.
The action starts right away, as Talli and her protector (NOT romantic interest), a stuffily over-enthusiastic knight, flee a castle under attack by royal forces intent on capturing her. Pursued by a relentless hunter, trying to avoid notice by king's officers intent on hunting heretics (I found it odd that heretics who are being openly executed by the state would wear their holy symbol so obviously), they encounter what seems at first to be a jolly peddler of probably-fake antiques and his protector, a sleepy young man with unexpectedly strong sword-skill. Eventually we learn why the king is hunting Talli and who she is.
A fairly standard story, but readers seeking a familiar fantasy feel may easily enjoy it.
June 29, 2022
Follow Lady Talli and her faithful companion Sir Alan on an epic adventure fleeing from Lord Ulric, her adoptive father’s nemesis. What Lord Ulric and his cronies don’t know is that Talli is the last of her kind, a summoner with very powerful magic running through her veins. In their escape they will meet friends who will help them and learn about Talli’s ancestors and her power. Join Talli and Alan as they find allies along the way and fight to escape to safety.
This book boasts stunning artwork combined with a plot that will have you hooked from the beginning. Once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down until you’re done.
I would recommend this to young adults and adults who are familiar with fantasy, as well as people who are interested in getting into fantasy and/or manga/graphic novels.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book
This book boasts stunning artwork combined with a plot that will have you hooked from the beginning. Once you pick it up, you won’t be able to put it down until you’re done.
I would recommend this to young adults and adults who are familiar with fantasy, as well as people who are interested in getting into fantasy and/or manga/graphic novels.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book
July 29, 2022
This was quick and fun to read. It started with action that really helped me get into the story. It was very fast paced but with it being a graphic novel having the images helped me fully understand what was actually happening, most of the time. At times it was a little bit info dumpy but with it being the first volume this was to be expected so i didnt mind too much. The art style wasnt my favourite but thats just my personal preference. I really enjoyed the story line, i was invested. The relationship dynamic between the four main characters was really interesting. Im looking forward to seeing how the rest of the story develops.
July 31, 2022
From the very first pages of Talli, readers know they are in for an adventure. Following our main character Talli, she is a nobleman’s daughter who is escaping from the castle due to her magical powers as Summoner. Now almost extinct, Summoners have a grand power that mystifies followers of the Moon Goddess and scares others. Lord Ulric and his knights determine Talli must be stopped and off she must travel to find refuge along with her knight, Alan, and other companions along the way. What will happen next?
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September 26, 2022
Tallia is forced to flee with Sir Alan when her adopted father's castle is seized by Lord Ulric's Special Brigade. They were hunting Talia since she is the last of the Summoner women - women who can create chimeras with their blood. Heading toward a sanctuary they join up with a pair of adventurers - Lelo and Pavel - hunting for treasure. But with the Special Brigade and now the Ghost Guild after them will they survive to make it to the promised sanctuary? We will have to read the next volume and find out! A nicely paced and drawn adventure tale !
Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to read this volume!
Thanks Netgalley for the opportunity to read this volume!
June 29, 2022
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC
A very interesting story, it is a first volume but it sets the stage for a beautiful manga.
Many designs are really beautiful. The protagonists are very interesting, a Summoner, one of a kind. For fear of her power she is thrown out. During this journey to a safe place, she meets people who decide to travel with her. Little lelo is what intrigues me a lot, I would like to know a lot more to know why he is so ruthless and so strong and why he doesn't sleep at night.
Really curious to read the sequel, after the cliffhanger of the finale
A very interesting story, it is a first volume but it sets the stage for a beautiful manga.
Many designs are really beautiful. The protagonists are very interesting, a Summoner, one of a kind. For fear of her power she is thrown out. During this journey to a safe place, she meets people who decide to travel with her. Little lelo is what intrigues me a lot, I would like to know a lot more to know why he is so ruthless and so strong and why he doesn't sleep at night.
Really curious to read the sequel, after the cliffhanger of the finale
September 10, 2022
The art style draws a nice balance between detail and simplicity, perfectly highlighting the fantasy nature of this manga. I have not seen characters drawn like this before and I absolutely loved it. The characters all had such unique looks that added to their personality's, which made reading about them a lot of fun.
The setup for this first volume was fantastic as it balanced introducing the characters and plot with mystery, intrigue and epic fight scenes. I can not wait to read the next instalment.
I will let everyone know that this is formatted as a graphic novel reading style rather then a manga style, which did really confuse me at the start.
The setup for this first volume was fantastic as it balanced introducing the characters and plot with mystery, intrigue and epic fight scenes. I can not wait to read the next instalment.
I will let everyone know that this is formatted as a graphic novel reading style rather then a manga style, which did really confuse me at the start.
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