Showing posts with label Paul Tobin. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 20, 2022

Book Review - Wrassle Castle Book 2: Riders on the Storm by Paul Tobin

 

In the second book in the series, Lydia is moving up in the ranks in the tournament. She feels that victory is in her reach until a villain threatens to ruin her chances. Her best friend is captured and Lydia must decide if she will go or stay.

I though this book was a bit lackluster. I feel like they used the word "wrassle" way too much. It got annoying and I was wondering if the author knew other words. At first, I thought the background bubble noise was funny but, after a few bubbles it was annoying filler that didn't add to the story.  Like the previous book, the scenes can randomly back and forth with no indication. It made the story feel choppy at times. I feel like this second book was a completely unnecessary and the story could have been completed in two book instead of three.

Friday, November 18, 2022

Book Review - Wrassle Castle Book 1: Learning the Ropes by Paul Tobin

 

Lydia Riverthane loves wrassling and wants to be a professional wrassler like her brother. A wrassler is known to be the greatest fighter in all of the kingdoms. As Lydia tries to accomplish her goal, her beloved brother is accused of treason. She is determined to prove her brother's innocence. She realizes the only way she can prove his innocence is enter the tournament.

I thought this was an okay graphic novel. I found that the story was a bit confusing as there wasn't always a break before the story changed focus. However, I did find the book to be entertaining and I am interested in finding out if Lydia is able to rescue her brother.

Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Book Spotlight - Wrassle Castle Book 3: Put a Lyd On It! by Paul Tobin + Giveaway

 

Lydia faces off with her newest competitor in the last round of the competition. She has been training for this moment her entire life. As Lydia prepares for her final battle for her brother's freedom, she realizes that someone is plotting against her family and that everyone she knows might be in danger.

This was final book in the series and I thought this book was the best one out of the series. The book did have some fluffy parts and used the word "wrassle" a lot but, compared to the other two books, it tapered out with this one. The book did have a tied up ending but, the author did leave it up for additional story lines.  Overall, it was a fun and unique story.

**Disclosure - I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest opinion**

 

 

About The Book:

Title: WRASSLE CASTLE BOOK 3: PUT A LYD ON IT!

Author: Paul Tobin, Colleen Coover, Rebecca Horner (Colorist), Galaad (Illustrator), AndWorld Design

Pub. Date: September 6, 2022

Publisher: Wonderbound

Formats: Paperback, eBook

Pages: 96

Find it: GoodreadsAmazon, Kindle, B&NiBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org

It’s the end! And it’s time for Lydia to step into the ring for a slam-to-the-mat finish … something that she has trained for her entire life. For fans of The Nameless CityLumberjanes, and She-Ra!

THE FINAL SHOWDOWN IS HERE! IT’S THE CHAMPIONSHIP: FOR FREEDOM (HER BROTHER’S) and GLORY (HER OWN)!

Lydia Riverthane readies herself for the finals of the Wrassle Castle tournament, hoping to win her brother’s freedom and get back his good name. But Lydia and her diverse group of friends, Chelsea, Nyle, and Dee, discover that the plot against the Riverthane family goes deeper than any of them thought. Lydia will have to dig deep and unlock the secrets behind her own wrassling if she wants to have any hope of saving her home and family.   

Book 3 of the three-book original graphic novel series.

"A rock 'em sock 'em hum-dandy knock-out of a graphic novel!" 
Shannon Watters, Co-Creator of "Lumberjanes"

 

 

About Paul Tobin:

Paul Tobin is the New York Times best-selling author of the Plants vs. Zombies graphic novels, as well as a wide range of other titles for all ages of readers. Paul wrote extensively for Angry Birds, and for Marvel’s all-ages “Adventure” line, and teamed with artist Benjamin Dewey on the Eisner-nominated I Was The Cat graphic novel, and with his Plants vs. Zombies artist Ron Chan for their recently released Earth Boy graphic novel. Along with his wife, artist Colleen Coover, Paul is the creator of the multiple Eisner-Award-winning Bandette comics featuring the antics of the world’s best—and most charming—thief. Paul and Colleen also teamed up on their Banana Sunday graphic novel, and now as the writing team on Wrassle Castle. Paul lives in Portland, Oregon, where he feels that it rains frequently enough, but not hard enough.

 

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About Colleen Coover:

Colleen Coover is a comic book storyteller and illustrator living in Portland, Oregon. With writer Paul Tobin, she is the co-creator of the comics Banana Sunday and Bandette. Colleen and Paul are the co-writers of Wonderbound’s new series Wrassle Castle, drawn by the artist Galaad. When she is not making comics or creating illustrations for a variety of clients, Colleen spends her time spinning yarn, knitting sweaters, and eating ice cream. She is a member of Helioscope, a collective of Portland-based creators. colleencoover.net

 

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About Galaad:

Galaad is a French comic book artist and a former freelance illustrator, animator, concept artist, and storyboard artist for the entertainment industry – specifically for video games and animation.

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Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive a finished copy of WRASSLE CASTLE BOOK 3: PUT A LYD ON IT!, US Only.

Ends September 20th, midnight EST.

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