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Hovergirls
The web comic sensation about magical girls by acclaimed illustrator Geneva Bowers, now in a beautiful print edition, featuring an expanded storyline and revised art!
Jalissa and Kim Vasquez are cousins who move to the city of Los Aguaceros together. Kim dreams of becoming a famous model and fashion designer, while Jalissa is just trying to hold herself together after a breakdown the year before.
When a curious incident on the beach leaves them with supernatural powers and monsters start attacking the city, Kim decides that using their powers to stop them is the perfect way for them to become famous. But being heroes isn’t as easy as it seems--and Los Aquaceros is in more danger than they imagine.
This beautifully illustrated and hilarious YA graphic novel began as a web comic and quickly became a WEBTOON sensation. This print edition features an expanded story and updated art, offering something for new and old fans alike!
Jalissa and Kim Vasquez are cousins who move to the city of Los Aguaceros together. Kim dreams of becoming a famous model and fashion designer, while Jalissa is just trying to hold herself together after a breakdown the year before.
When a curious incident on the beach leaves them with supernatural powers and monsters start attacking the city, Kim decides that using their powers to stop them is the perfect way for them to become famous. But being heroes isn’t as easy as it seems--and Los Aquaceros is in more danger than they imagine.
This beautifully illustrated and hilarious YA graphic novel began as a web comic and quickly became a WEBTOON sensation. This print edition features an expanded story and updated art, offering something for new and old fans alike!
240 pages, Hardcover
First published August 6, 2024
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November 5, 2024had me at cute book about magical girls
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May 9, 2024
This was cute but kind of chaotic? I love the art style, but I do wish the two main characters had a little more nuance to their personalities. Jalissa and Kim Vasquez are cousins and could not be more opposite. Kim is scatter-brained but bubbly and vivacious with stars in her eyes. She wants to be a famous designer. Jalissa is grumpy and has an anger problem, but grudgingly looks out for her cousin. They are roomies living in a new city when they develop strange powers and face down translucent fish that swim through storms.
It's very dramatic and over the top, and I do like how different the cousins are BUT I wish it was a little less all or nothing if that makes sense. But her art style is gorgeous and the story is a fun romp. I received a copy of this book for review via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.
It's very dramatic and over the top, and I do like how different the cousins are BUT I wish it was a little less all or nothing if that makes sense. But her art style is gorgeous and the story is a fun romp. I received a copy of this book for review via NetGalley, all opinions are my own.
July 14, 2024
Wonderful art but the story was chaotic and the characters felt a bit like caricatures of certain personality types (bubbly versus grumpy) without any nuance, growth, or development. It’s short, but I wish there had been a more clear central theme to tie it together and give some sense of plot progression. Again, beautiful art, but as a story, it left me feeling like I got a trailer instead of the full movie.
August 14, 2024
I LOVE the art. But the story felt really disjointed.
October 16, 2024
i really wanted to like this bc the art is stunning but the characters were not likeable and the plot was kinda everywhere
August 24, 2024
'Hovergirls' - yet another contemporary western Magical GirlTM comic that mixes its fantasy and sci-fi elements with real life issues, such as the struggles of growing up and being an adult in the economy of the 2020s. It's a coming-of-age journey of two magical girls - who just get their water-based (and flight) powers by chance one day, and they could not be more different from each other. Their outlooks and attitudes on being "magical girls" differ tremendously.
'Hovergirls' is set in an alternate earth, in an alternate LA (Los Aguaceros), and with alternate social media platforms. Meet Kimmonique "Kim" and Jalissa Vasquez, young cousins (teens at or around fifteen? Then what's their school situation? If Jalissa is expelled, how did Kim get out it?) who move to rainy Los Aguaceros. For Kim this is a chance to make her dream of being a famous model and fashion designer a reality, and she brings along Jalissa to help her cousin start a new life and manage her serious anger issues. On the same day they move in they suddenly receive mysterious water powers at a beach, and later on, monster fish made of water appear and begin threatening LA. The girls defeat them, for now, and Kim excitedly declares that they must be magical girls, destined to save the city from monsters, wear cute outfits, and be internet famous!
They are the Hovergirls!, so says Kim. Jalissa reluctantly and nonchalantly goes along with it, and for her beating up creatures is a vent, a release for her pent-up rage. She draws the line on fame and cute outfits.
They also work at a café to pay the bills.
Naturally this becomes a world-saving endeavour by the end of this part sci-fi/part slice-of-life magical girl superhero comic.
'Hovergirls' is a very funny and oddly relatable and realistic comic. There are laugh-out-loud, clever moments and dialogue. It also deals with darker issues, such as complex family dynamics.
Kim is an extrovert to a T. Small and plump, she loves talking, creating, expressing herself, cute things, and cute fashion. She is warm, bubbly, ambitious, shallow, sensitive, genre-savvy, and may have ADHD. Jalissa is an introvert. Tall and skinny, she never smiles, almost never asks questions (she observes, makes statements, and takes things in stride), and tries to repress her cartoonish rage and violent tendencies by building a rigid wall around her emotions to an unhealthy degree. She is stoic, cold, no-nonsense, smart but unappreciated for it, and seems to only care about watching her soaps on TV. She may be on the low-to-no empathy scale on the autism spectrum. She's a "I missed the part where that's my problem" kind of person.
From what is revealed about their family, sporadically in dialogue, Jalissa's side is rich, and her parents cut off Kim's side; the two sides hate each other, and Jalissa's parents don't know how to deal with her - and don't want to, judging by how, in a flashback set several months before, they dumped her in a house arrest apartment and didn't visit. Kim's parents don't seem to care much about their daughter, either. It's implied they threw a party as soon as she left for Los Aguaceros.
So the girls, practically abandoned, only have each other. They are proof that money isn't everything and it cannot buy happiness. Privilege isn't all it's cracked up to be, and it comes in many facets, and with its own set of problems, especially when it comes to maintaining a stable family and community. Money changes people, and more often than not, it is not for the better. It warps them.
With the duo's polar opposite personalities, they should clash (they do), and they shouldn't work well together (oftentimes they don't). Their relationship can be read as codependent on both sides (both are alone in the world, and only Kim overtly cares), and even abusive, given Jalissa's violent and destructive temper when pushed over the edge, and both are selfish in their own way. They don't seem to care about helping people as magical girls, or they don't care as much as they should; it's about their own self-interests and psychological issues.
And yet, they do kind of work together, if in a dysfunctional, oddball couple sense. They bounce off of one another fluidly and naturally, and help bring out the healthy, positive aspects of the other. Kim enthusiastically nurtures Jalissa, trying to help her grow and be nice (succeeding 15% of the time), and Jalissa states common sense to Kim, and brings her back down to earth when she needs to. For example: Kim's love life, consisting of abusive and/or neglectful boyfriends.
The titular Hovergirls' complicated relational dynamic is reflected and enhanced, literally and symbolically, in how they fight monsters as "magical girls" - Kim is wishy-washy (pun unintended), airy, showy, and wants to look and sound like a proper magical girl - meaning, a successful heroine, idol, celebrity and influencer - and Jalissa is aggressive, blunt, straightforward, practical and quick, no BS - and this is mirrored on a smaller stakes scale in their new everyday life in a new rainy city (water is a major theme in the comic).
Besides, I don't want to believe in lost causes and hopeless cases when it comes to teenagers. We should listen to young people. Jalissa needs help, love and support, and deep down, she does care for her "annoying", scatterbrained cousin. She isn't really a sociopath (which is what she calls Kim's string of bad boyfriends). She's seen to feed the homeless, after all. Plus, she's on her way to getting a girlfriend. Hooray for her!
Who cares about female characters' "likeability", anyway? F%*&! that. Give them their human flaws.
The pretty, cute, colourful, watercolour palette and art suits the book perfectly. It is also manga-esque, and the rainy scenes - wow, and there are a lot of them! And the cute, beautiful outfits and fashion choices! It's all gorgeous and lovely. I love it.
In conclusion, 'Hovergirls', hmm, let's see:
I would like to see more. I would like to see more of these girls, and what adventures might come next for them. It gets seriously, rushed-up mad and bonkers near the end, at the climax, and there's a weirdly-placed-but-not-really environmental and eco-friendly message. But it's a fun kind of silly. The character development for Kim and Jalissa remains.
Geneva Bowers is clearly very talented, and I would like to continue showing support.
So for rainy days, beachy fun, satirical magical girls, pretty colours and clothes, economic teachings, both obvious and subtle, and a dark edge, like in the dysfunctional family content and theme, as well as an understated poverty theme - and if you like 'A Magical Girl Retires', 'Flavor Girls' and 'Magic Girls: Kira and the (Maybe) Space Princess' - then read and enjoy 'Hovergirls'!
It's a water beauty!
Final Score: 3.5/5
'Hovergirls' is set in an alternate earth, in an alternate LA (Los Aguaceros), and with alternate social media platforms. Meet Kimmonique "Kim" and Jalissa Vasquez, young cousins (teens at or around fifteen? Then what's their school situation? If Jalissa is expelled, how did Kim get out it?) who move to rainy Los Aguaceros. For Kim this is a chance to make her dream of being a famous model and fashion designer a reality, and she brings along Jalissa to help her cousin start a new life and manage her serious anger issues. On the same day they move in they suddenly receive mysterious water powers at a beach, and later on, monster fish made of water appear and begin threatening LA. The girls defeat them, for now, and Kim excitedly declares that they must be magical girls, destined to save the city from monsters, wear cute outfits, and be internet famous!
They are the Hovergirls!, so says Kim. Jalissa reluctantly and nonchalantly goes along with it, and for her beating up creatures is a vent, a release for her pent-up rage. She draws the line on fame and cute outfits.
They also work at a café to pay the bills.
Naturally this becomes a world-saving endeavour by the end of this part sci-fi/part slice-of-life magical girl superhero comic.
'Hovergirls' is a very funny and oddly relatable and realistic comic. There are laugh-out-loud, clever moments and dialogue. It also deals with darker issues, such as complex family dynamics.
Kim is an extrovert to a T. Small and plump, she loves talking, creating, expressing herself, cute things, and cute fashion. She is warm, bubbly, ambitious, shallow, sensitive, genre-savvy, and may have ADHD. Jalissa is an introvert. Tall and skinny, she never smiles, almost never asks questions (she observes, makes statements, and takes things in stride), and tries to repress her cartoonish rage and violent tendencies by building a rigid wall around her emotions to an unhealthy degree. She is stoic, cold, no-nonsense, smart but unappreciated for it, and seems to only care about watching her soaps on TV. She may be on the low-to-no empathy scale on the autism spectrum. She's a "I missed the part where that's my problem" kind of person.
From what is revealed about their family, sporadically in dialogue, Jalissa's side is rich, and her parents cut off Kim's side; the two sides hate each other, and Jalissa's parents don't know how to deal with her - and don't want to, judging by how, in a flashback set several months before, they dumped her in a house arrest apartment and didn't visit. Kim's parents don't seem to care much about their daughter, either. It's implied they threw a party as soon as she left for Los Aguaceros.
So the girls, practically abandoned, only have each other. They are proof that money isn't everything and it cannot buy happiness. Privilege isn't all it's cracked up to be, and it comes in many facets, and with its own set of problems, especially when it comes to maintaining a stable family and community. Money changes people, and more often than not, it is not for the better. It warps them.
With the duo's polar opposite personalities, they should clash (they do), and they shouldn't work well together (oftentimes they don't). Their relationship can be read as codependent on both sides (both are alone in the world, and only Kim overtly cares), and even abusive, given Jalissa's violent and destructive temper when pushed over the edge, and both are selfish in their own way. They don't seem to care about helping people as magical girls, or they don't care as much as they should; it's about their own self-interests and psychological issues.
And yet, they do kind of work together, if in a dysfunctional, oddball couple sense. They bounce off of one another fluidly and naturally, and help bring out the healthy, positive aspects of the other. Kim enthusiastically nurtures Jalissa, trying to help her grow and be nice (succeeding 15% of the time), and Jalissa states common sense to Kim, and brings her back down to earth when she needs to. For example: Kim's love life, consisting of abusive and/or neglectful boyfriends.
The titular Hovergirls' complicated relational dynamic is reflected and enhanced, literally and symbolically, in how they fight monsters as "magical girls" - Kim is wishy-washy (pun unintended), airy, showy, and wants to look and sound like a proper magical girl - meaning, a successful heroine, idol, celebrity and influencer - and Jalissa is aggressive, blunt, straightforward, practical and quick, no BS - and this is mirrored on a smaller stakes scale in their new everyday life in a new rainy city (water is a major theme in the comic).
Besides, I don't want to believe in lost causes and hopeless cases when it comes to teenagers. We should listen to young people. Jalissa needs help, love and support, and deep down, she does care for her "annoying", scatterbrained cousin. She isn't really a sociopath (which is what she calls Kim's string of bad boyfriends). She's seen to feed the homeless, after all. Plus, she's on her way to getting a girlfriend. Hooray for her!
Who cares about female characters' "likeability", anyway? F%*&! that. Give them their human flaws.
The pretty, cute, colourful, watercolour palette and art suits the book perfectly. It is also manga-esque, and the rainy scenes - wow, and there are a lot of them! And the cute, beautiful outfits and fashion choices! It's all gorgeous and lovely. I love it.
In conclusion, 'Hovergirls', hmm, let's see:
I would like to see more. I would like to see more of these girls, and what adventures might come next for them. It gets seriously, rushed-up mad and bonkers near the end, at the climax, and there's a weirdly-placed-but-not-really environmental and eco-friendly message. But it's a fun kind of silly. The character development for Kim and Jalissa remains.
Geneva Bowers is clearly very talented, and I would like to continue showing support.
So for rainy days, beachy fun, satirical magical girls, pretty colours and clothes, economic teachings, both obvious and subtle, and a dark edge, like in the dysfunctional family content and theme, as well as an understated poverty theme - and if you like 'A Magical Girl Retires', 'Flavor Girls' and 'Magic Girls: Kira and the (Maybe) Space Princess' - then read and enjoy 'Hovergirls'!
It's a water beauty!
Final Score: 3.5/5
April 19, 2024
I struggled to bit with this one. I'm wondering if the webcomic has more details or more context because I feel like we're really thrown into this and there's almost no sense of world building or world description. I also didn't love really either character. I was super annoyed by the one bubbly naive one and also annoyed at the angry one. They both seem to be so dramatic in their personality types that it doesn't really leave any room for a breather. You're so bombarded with this specific individual character trait that you can't get away from it and that is kind of annoying.
I feel like I've been saying this a lot lately with graphic novels but if this is part of a series then it's fine and it can be the first book but if this is supposed to be a standalone then it's lacking.
I feel like I've been saying this a lot lately with graphic novels but if this is part of a series then it's fine and it can be the first book but if this is supposed to be a standalone then it's lacking.
August 24, 2024
3.5
This was a cute little story of 2 polar personalities and alien powers. While I feel like there was opportunity to have more character depth and progress, it was an interesting vignette regardless. I thought the color palette with its bright blue and reds was really nice, and loved the design for the fish creatures. I often wish that graphic novels were just a bit longer, and that's definitely the case here, as I feel like there wasn't much time to get invested in the cousin's dynamic or see much action.
This was a cute little story of 2 polar personalities and alien powers. While I feel like there was opportunity to have more character depth and progress, it was an interesting vignette regardless. I thought the color palette with its bright blue and reds was really nice, and loved the design for the fish creatures. I often wish that graphic novels were just a bit longer, and that's definitely the case here, as I feel like there wasn't much time to get invested in the cousin's dynamic or see much action.
May 31, 2024
3 1/2 stars rounded up.
Summary:
Jalissa and Kim Vasquez are just two ordinary cousins trying to make a living on their own. Well...they're mostly ordinary. They may or may not have a superhero gig on the side. That all depends on how you define being a superhero. Is it fighting monsters and protecting the public? Or is it having a good social media presence?
When they're not fighting monsters in the dark, these two cousins work at a famous coffee chain. It's not the most glamorous job, but it does pay the bills (mostly).
Review:
From the moment I first saw the cover of Hovergirls, I knew I had to read it. The artwork looked so fun and captivating; it gave me a lot of hope for the characters and story within.
Overall, I would say that Hovergirls is a decent read. It's solid and has a lot of potential—it just needs some fine-tuning. Jalissa and Kim are great characters, but we need more time to get to know them and appreciate their situation.
If you enjoy a chaos-fueled adventure with bright artwork, Hovergirls is a great book to dive into. You can also read the webcomic! I love it when webcomics make their way to publication, but it's always nice going back to the source, too.
Highlights:
Originally a Webcomic
Graphic Novel
Fantasy
Magical Girls
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Summary:
Jalissa and Kim Vasquez are just two ordinary cousins trying to make a living on their own. Well...they're mostly ordinary. They may or may not have a superhero gig on the side. That all depends on how you define being a superhero. Is it fighting monsters and protecting the public? Or is it having a good social media presence?
When they're not fighting monsters in the dark, these two cousins work at a famous coffee chain. It's not the most glamorous job, but it does pay the bills (mostly).
Review:
From the moment I first saw the cover of Hovergirls, I knew I had to read it. The artwork looked so fun and captivating; it gave me a lot of hope for the characters and story within.
Overall, I would say that Hovergirls is a decent read. It's solid and has a lot of potential—it just needs some fine-tuning. Jalissa and Kim are great characters, but we need more time to get to know them and appreciate their situation.
If you enjoy a chaos-fueled adventure with bright artwork, Hovergirls is a great book to dive into. You can also read the webcomic! I love it when webcomics make their way to publication, but it's always nice going back to the source, too.
Highlights:
Originally a Webcomic
Graphic Novel
Fantasy
Magical Girls
You Can Also Find Me On:
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | The Book Review Crew | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Reedsy
July 24, 2024
ARC provided by NetGalley
Title: Hovergirls
Author: Geneva Bowers
Rating: 3/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Release Date: Aug 6th, 2024
Well, that was odd. And not odd in a weird way like some of the things I read but odd in an odd way. If I were to try and describe this story I would say that it is on the surface magical girls but then takes a weird turn when it comes time to conclude the story. There is just a lot going on and I don’t think a lot of it is explained the best or in ways that I completely understood.
I have been reading a lot of graphic novels this year and on a technical level this is definitely one of the better ones I have picked up. The art is absolutely wonderful and the narrative does have structure, if an odd one. I also think the characters had, at the very least, strong archetypes, if a little lacking in development. The dialog was good but there were a few times I felt there was too much of it for a graphic novel.
And I just don’t know, it just feels like something was either missing or lacking in this one that I just can't put my finger on. I’m going to say that I liked it. I’m going to say that you could read it for yourself, but I am not going to say that skipping this one would be a bad idea. It's very much a take it or leave it, not that big of a deal. Honestly, I’ll probably forget a lot about it in a few weeks, it doesn't feel like it has much staying power.
Title: Hovergirls
Author: Geneva Bowers
Rating: 3/5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Release Date: Aug 6th, 2024
Well, that was odd. And not odd in a weird way like some of the things I read but odd in an odd way. If I were to try and describe this story I would say that it is on the surface magical girls but then takes a weird turn when it comes time to conclude the story. There is just a lot going on and I don’t think a lot of it is explained the best or in ways that I completely understood.
I have been reading a lot of graphic novels this year and on a technical level this is definitely one of the better ones I have picked up. The art is absolutely wonderful and the narrative does have structure, if an odd one. I also think the characters had, at the very least, strong archetypes, if a little lacking in development. The dialog was good but there were a few times I felt there was too much of it for a graphic novel.
And I just don’t know, it just feels like something was either missing or lacking in this one that I just can't put my finger on. I’m going to say that I liked it. I’m going to say that you could read it for yourself, but I am not going to say that skipping this one would be a bad idea. It's very much a take it or leave it, not that big of a deal. Honestly, I’ll probably forget a lot about it in a few weeks, it doesn't feel like it has much staying power.
May 19, 2024
3 ⭐️
The idea of magical girls fighting magical, sky creatures (I think that’s what they are) was so appealing to me but the execution was… fine?
Let’s talk about what I did like. I thought the art style was super cute, am kind of obsessed with the idea of water manipulation magic, and adored Jalissa’s character. She’s very much dark, stabby, character that inadvertently had me laughing out loud. I also thought the grumpy sunshine friendship vibes were fun.
Now where it fell flat for me was the absolute lack of any depth to the characters. Even Jalissa was very one dimensional. Let’s not even talk about Kim whose only real personality trait other than being pure ray of sunshine is delusional. She’s convinced that this man who really could not give her the time of day is into her and watching him treat her like she’s nothing really ruined the vibes for me.
I’m also still very confused as to why this area has giant floating anglerfish in the sky.
The idea of magical girls fighting magical, sky creatures (I think that’s what they are) was so appealing to me but the execution was… fine?
Let’s talk about what I did like. I thought the art style was super cute, am kind of obsessed with the idea of water manipulation magic, and adored Jalissa’s character. She’s very much dark, stabby, character that inadvertently had me laughing out loud. I also thought the grumpy sunshine friendship vibes were fun.
Now where it fell flat for me was the absolute lack of any depth to the characters. Even Jalissa was very one dimensional. Let’s not even talk about Kim whose only real personality trait other than being pure ray of sunshine is delusional. She’s convinced that this man who really could not give her the time of day is into her and watching him treat her like she’s nothing really ruined the vibes for me.
I’m also still very confused as to why this area has giant floating anglerfish in the sky.
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September 2, 2024Graded By: Mandy C.
Cover Story: Kawaii
BFF Charms: Eventually x2
Swoonworthy Scale: 1
Talky Talk: More Kim Than Jalissa
Arty Art: Wet
Bonus Factors: Superpowers, Aliens
Relationship Status: No Second Date
Read the full book report here.
Cover Story: Kawaii
BFF Charms: Eventually x2
Swoonworthy Scale: 1
Talky Talk: More Kim Than Jalissa
Arty Art: Wet
Bonus Factors: Superpowers, Aliens
Relationship Status: No Second Date
Read the full book report here.
September 21, 2024
This was cute but at times I was kind of lost if it was going on. Half of the main character's are interesting to me and the other half I can kind of do without. The art is fantastic and I think the concept is interesting I just feel for a fighting type of comic there wasn't a whole lot of action which was a tad disappointing.
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November 5, 2024DNF @ 50%
I attempted to read the Webtoon version of this. The art was kind of cute but there was no plot, making everything quite scattered. The characters were not very likeable either.
Moreover, I feel like this book is supposed to be YA but it actually vibes like middle grade. I was curious about the potential storyline but it just did not deliver for me.
I attempted to read the Webtoon version of this. The art was kind of cute but there was no plot, making everything quite scattered. The characters were not very likeable either.
Moreover, I feel like this book is supposed to be YA but it actually vibes like middle grade. I was curious about the potential storyline but it just did not deliver for me.
April 11, 2024
I struggled to get through this one. The characters are not likeable and while the story, sequentially, is easy to follow, the actual storyline is not. The artwork is well done but this could have benefitted from a little more story development.
I received a copy from #NetGalley for an honest review.
I received a copy from #NetGalley for an honest review.
August 10, 2024
3.5 — this was sooo cute! but the characters for sure needed some more development, and i wish the story was less chaotic. but tbh i enjoyed it!!
August 13, 2024
Great graphic novel. The artwork and story were both on point. I especially loved the cousins friendship - very realistic, how they drove each other nuts but always have each other’s backs.
October 7, 2024
I read this on Webtoon. I thought the art in this book was gorgeous and I loved the characters! The beginning of the book felt rushed but it got better a few chapters in. It definitely made me giggle and laugh a few times too.
September 12, 2024
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October 12, 2021
This was adorable and I loved the dynamic between the two differing personalities (and sides of the family). I would love to read more of Jalissa and Kim!
July 3, 2023
My favorite artist*** Even though the story was disjointed at times, you’ll love the characters.
May 20, 2024
Thanks to School Library Journal for sending this ARC to my library!
Cute story, but the plot was all over the place. Don't plan on purchasing this one.
Cute story, but the plot was all over the place. Don't plan on purchasing this one.
April 15, 2024
thank you to Bloomsbury YA for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review
I have some mixed feelings about this book. It’s absolutely gorgeous and has a pretty cool concept, but I think it has some difficulties in book format (and in some ways I think its original Webtoon format might have worked better for the way the story is being told). Aesthetically, the development is super well-done and we have this well-explored world with cool characters, but storyline-wise, I struggled to really connect and follow the story. I’m still really interested to see where this book/story goes in the future, but it was harder to connect as a new reader who had no prior knowledge of the HoverGirls world before reading. I think if the concept interests you and you go in with the idea that it’s more formatted for Webtoon, then it could definitely be worth the read!
As I’ve already said, the art in this book is absolutely gorgeous. I feel like Bowers has made a really full world with it, with it being so well-suited to the fantasy elements as well as the more realistic ones. The colour and just every aspect made this very readable, even when the storyline didn’t connect as much.
The overall concept of the book and storyline technically work within this volume, but it’s a little bit of a mixed bag. We get some typical elements of the magical girl and a moving-to-the-big-city moment for the main characters, but it doesn’t feel like it goes all the way for the graphic novel format. The primary conflict doesn’t really happen until over halfway into the book and the use of flashbacks as exposition is way more episodic than I expected. I think if I was already familiar with the story it could be different, but it just made the final battle feel a little confusing and anticlimactic. I’m still interested in the characters and I think the journey that we did get to see (especially Jalissa’s) was really interesting, but it felt a little lackluster in comparison to some of the hype. I’m definitely interested in seeing how the story continues, and hoping with the world established that the next volume will be easier to immerse myself in!
I have some mixed feelings about this book. It’s absolutely gorgeous and has a pretty cool concept, but I think it has some difficulties in book format (and in some ways I think its original Webtoon format might have worked better for the way the story is being told). Aesthetically, the development is super well-done and we have this well-explored world with cool characters, but storyline-wise, I struggled to really connect and follow the story. I’m still really interested to see where this book/story goes in the future, but it was harder to connect as a new reader who had no prior knowledge of the HoverGirls world before reading. I think if the concept interests you and you go in with the idea that it’s more formatted for Webtoon, then it could definitely be worth the read!
As I’ve already said, the art in this book is absolutely gorgeous. I feel like Bowers has made a really full world with it, with it being so well-suited to the fantasy elements as well as the more realistic ones. The colour and just every aspect made this very readable, even when the storyline didn’t connect as much.
The overall concept of the book and storyline technically work within this volume, but it’s a little bit of a mixed bag. We get some typical elements of the magical girl and a moving-to-the-big-city moment for the main characters, but it doesn’t feel like it goes all the way for the graphic novel format. The primary conflict doesn’t really happen until over halfway into the book and the use of flashbacks as exposition is way more episodic than I expected. I think if I was already familiar with the story it could be different, but it just made the final battle feel a little confusing and anticlimactic. I’m still interested in the characters and I think the journey that we did get to see (especially Jalissa’s) was really interesting, but it felt a little lackluster in comparison to some of the hype. I’m definitely interested in seeing how the story continues, and hoping with the world established that the next volume will be easier to immerse myself in!
July 2, 2024
Geneva Bowers' graphic novel "HoverGirls" is a vibrant and engaging read that beautifully melds the mundane with the magical. This story follows cousins Jalissa and Kim Vasquez as they move to the bustling city of Los Aguaceros, each with dreams and burdens of their own. Kim aspires to become a renowned model and fashion designer, while Jalissa is recovering from a tough year and seeking stability.
The narrative takes a thrilling turn when a mysterious incident at the beach grants the girls supernatural powers, just as monstrous creatures begin attacking their city. Kim sees this as their golden opportunity to achieve fame by becoming superheroes. However, they quickly learn that heroism is far more complex and demanding than they anticipated, and the threats to Los Aguaceros are more dire than they could have imagined.
Bowers' artwork is nothing short of stunning, with each panel bursting with color and detail that bring the characters and their world to life. The juxtaposition of everyday city life with the fantastical elements of their new powers and monstrous adversaries creates a dynamic and visually captivating story.
The character development is a highlight, particularly in the portrayal of Jalissa and Kim's relationship. Their bond is tested and strengthened as they navigate their new reality, making for a heartfelt and relatable journey. Jalissa's struggle with her past and Kim's relentless ambition add depth to their characters, making their heroics feel all the more genuine and earned.
While the plot is exciting and fast-paced, there are moments where the story feels slightly rushed, and a bit more exploration of certain plot points and character backgrounds could have added more richness to the narrative. However, this does not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the graphic novel.
"HoverGirls" is a delightful blend of action, humor, and heart. It’s a refreshing take on the superhero genre, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and the complexities of fame and heroism. Geneva Bowers has crafted a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making "HoverGirls" a must-read for fans of graphic novels and superhero tales alike.
The narrative takes a thrilling turn when a mysterious incident at the beach grants the girls supernatural powers, just as monstrous creatures begin attacking their city. Kim sees this as their golden opportunity to achieve fame by becoming superheroes. However, they quickly learn that heroism is far more complex and demanding than they anticipated, and the threats to Los Aguaceros are more dire than they could have imagined.
Bowers' artwork is nothing short of stunning, with each panel bursting with color and detail that bring the characters and their world to life. The juxtaposition of everyday city life with the fantastical elements of their new powers and monstrous adversaries creates a dynamic and visually captivating story.
The character development is a highlight, particularly in the portrayal of Jalissa and Kim's relationship. Their bond is tested and strengthened as they navigate their new reality, making for a heartfelt and relatable journey. Jalissa's struggle with her past and Kim's relentless ambition add depth to their characters, making their heroics feel all the more genuine and earned.
While the plot is exciting and fast-paced, there are moments where the story feels slightly rushed, and a bit more exploration of certain plot points and character backgrounds could have added more richness to the narrative. However, this does not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment of the graphic novel.
"HoverGirls" is a delightful blend of action, humor, and heart. It’s a refreshing take on the superhero genre, emphasizing the importance of personal growth and the complexities of fame and heroism. Geneva Bowers has crafted a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making "HoverGirls" a must-read for fans of graphic novels and superhero tales alike.
April 2, 2024
Geneva Bowers’ HoverGirls initially seemed like a book I would adore. The cover art was gorgeous and the synopsis was promising enough. And it’s worth noting that the art quality is pretty high throughout—if nothing else, you really love the look and artistic quirks of the characters. Unfortunately, HoverGirls was thoroughly lacking in the writing department.
Overall, the plot was clunky and odd. While sequentially, it’s fine, the story is unfortunately confusing to follow and doesn’t really have much of a payout as far as twist reveals go. While the setting is meant to be present day earth, it does feel so much more as though it’s a fantasy alternate universe. The odd water-made sea creatures are quite cool at first, but when we finally learn what they are and why they’re around the explanation feels like it comes out of nowhere. The plot, also, feels like it just pops up randomly. Foreshadowing doesn’t seem to be a strong suit here, either.
As a result, I almost felt like I was reading an amalgamation of differing stories and plots forced together in an attempt to make them work. Just when I began to settle into what I thought the story was going to be, something new crops up with absolutely zero prior indication and completely changes the understanding of the plot, leaving it feeling quite clunky. This all might have been okay if, in the end, the connection built with the main characters was a little bit stronger. In all fairness, the character personalities are well portrayed, but not quite enough for me to be deeply invested.
HoverGirls was not terrible overall, but there’s still definitely a lot to be desired.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Overall, the plot was clunky and odd. While sequentially, it’s fine, the story is unfortunately confusing to follow and doesn’t really have much of a payout as far as twist reveals go. While the setting is meant to be present day earth, it does feel so much more as though it’s a fantasy alternate universe. The odd water-made sea creatures are quite cool at first, but when we finally learn what they are and why they’re around the explanation feels like it comes out of nowhere. The plot, also, feels like it just pops up randomly. Foreshadowing doesn’t seem to be a strong suit here, either.
As a result, I almost felt like I was reading an amalgamation of differing stories and plots forced together in an attempt to make them work. Just when I began to settle into what I thought the story was going to be, something new crops up with absolutely zero prior indication and completely changes the understanding of the plot, leaving it feeling quite clunky. This all might have been okay if, in the end, the connection built with the main characters was a little bit stronger. In all fairness, the character personalities are well portrayed, but not quite enough for me to be deeply invested.
HoverGirls was not terrible overall, but there’s still definitely a lot to be desired.
I received a copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 5, 2024
Welcome Back!
It’s May and summer is upon us! I am already thinking ahead to my two favorite seasons (fall and winter) and I am excited to hit those directly after summer. With summer upon us, I decided to pick up some more graphic novel reads. I was browsing my Netgalley account and saw that Hovergirls had an E-ARC copy available. I decided I would submit a request and I was accepted (so massive thank you to the publisher for granting my request in exchange for my honest opinions).
SPOILERS AHEAD
Jalissa and her cousin Kim have recently moved to a new city and are living together in a one-bedroom apartment. Jalissa is living on the couch and Kim has the bedroom. Kim has big dreams of making it in the fashion world and becoming well-known (however, she also has a kind of stage fright). The girls both work at a local coffee shop and are kind of settling into their new lives. That is until one day it starts to rain and then they see fish in the rain? Upon seeing these fish they discover they kind of have a weird magical power, and they are able to fight off the fish. But how and when did they get the powers and will they be helpful at all?
I loved seeing the stories of both Jalissa and Kim unfold together and separately. By the end of the graphic novel, I felt like both of the girls had come a long way in their lives. I loved the illustrations, the colors popped off every page and I thought the clothes that Kim created were so cute! I do believe there will be more of this graphic novel in the future and I will definitely try to check it out. In the meantime this hits shelves on August 6th, 2024, be sure to check it out!
Goodreads Rating: 4 Stars
***Thank you so much to the publisher for the E-ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
It’s May and summer is upon us! I am already thinking ahead to my two favorite seasons (fall and winter) and I am excited to hit those directly after summer. With summer upon us, I decided to pick up some more graphic novel reads. I was browsing my Netgalley account and saw that Hovergirls had an E-ARC copy available. I decided I would submit a request and I was accepted (so massive thank you to the publisher for granting my request in exchange for my honest opinions).
SPOILERS AHEAD
Jalissa and her cousin Kim have recently moved to a new city and are living together in a one-bedroom apartment. Jalissa is living on the couch and Kim has the bedroom. Kim has big dreams of making it in the fashion world and becoming well-known (however, she also has a kind of stage fright). The girls both work at a local coffee shop and are kind of settling into their new lives. That is until one day it starts to rain and then they see fish in the rain? Upon seeing these fish they discover they kind of have a weird magical power, and they are able to fight off the fish. But how and when did they get the powers and will they be helpful at all?
I loved seeing the stories of both Jalissa and Kim unfold together and separately. By the end of the graphic novel, I felt like both of the girls had come a long way in their lives. I loved the illustrations, the colors popped off every page and I thought the clothes that Kim created were so cute! I do believe there will be more of this graphic novel in the future and I will definitely try to check it out. In the meantime this hits shelves on August 6th, 2024, be sure to check it out!
Goodreads Rating: 4 Stars
***Thank you so much to the publisher for the E-ARC in exchange for my honest opinions.
July 21, 2024
Part one:
OK book. There were some jumps that made following the story confusing. And I'm not crazy about the layout some of the time (layout seems to be occasionally challenging when putting a web comic in book form).
Kim is too much. Like, I get that's part of their character... but they really are too much. Their dialogue bubbles are huge and often don't go anywhere.
Overall, a pretty average title.
Part two:
I read an ARC of this book. I'm trying to leave that aspect of the reading experience outside the review, because the ARC did it no favors. At best, a B&W copy can clarify images on a page (thinking of the ARC of Nathan Hale's The Mighty Bite); most often, it doesn't really effect the reading experience.
The B&W pages of Hoevergirls were a mess. Bowers uses a lot of dark, almost watercolor-esque backgrounds in their work. If you look at the web comic, you can see how the foregrounded images pop with that muted background. There's also a lot of menacing stuff in the rainy air of Hovergirls that is actively interfered with in the ARC; it's like Kim and Jalissa are fighting...something? It really detracts from the story (or I assume it does - that's why I didn't talk about fights in my "part one" review - I think they'd be confusing in the best of circumstances, but I'm not sure, so I left them alone and blamed the ARC).
Reading the ARC was a bummer. Stick with the web or the final art.
OK book. There were some jumps that made following the story confusing. And I'm not crazy about the layout some of the time (layout seems to be occasionally challenging when putting a web comic in book form).
Kim is too much. Like, I get that's part of their character... but they really are too much. Their dialogue bubbles are huge and often don't go anywhere.
Overall, a pretty average title.
Part two:
I read an ARC of this book. I'm trying to leave that aspect of the reading experience outside the review, because the ARC did it no favors. At best, a B&W copy can clarify images on a page (thinking of the ARC of Nathan Hale's The Mighty Bite); most often, it doesn't really effect the reading experience.
The B&W pages of Hoevergirls were a mess. Bowers uses a lot of dark, almost watercolor-esque backgrounds in their work. If you look at the web comic, you can see how the foregrounded images pop with that muted background. There's also a lot of menacing stuff in the rainy air of Hovergirls that is actively interfered with in the ARC; it's like Kim and Jalissa are fighting...something? It really detracts from the story (or I assume it does - that's why I didn't talk about fights in my "part one" review - I think they'd be confusing in the best of circumstances, but I'm not sure, so I left them alone and blamed the ARC).
Reading the ARC was a bummer. Stick with the web or the final art.
August 6, 2024
(Full disclosure: I received a free e-ARC for review through Netgalley. Caution: this review contains vague spoilers.)
-- 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 where necessary --
Cousins Kim and Jalissa Vasquez move to Los Aguaceros looking for a fresh start. An aspiring designer and model, Kim hopes she'll finally get her big break. After a narrow brush with the law (and after completing a four month, court mandated anger management course), Jalissa just wants to stay under the radar - and, okay, keep her more naive cousin out of trouble. Things go sideways (or not?) when both girls are seemingly struck by thunder during a beachy rainstorm, giving them magical powers. Not long after, mysterious, water-based anglerfish and sharks start swimming through the skies of LA, spurring the Hovergirls into action. Whereas Kim tries to monetize their superheroing adventures, Jalissa just takes satisfaction in smashing things with a baseball bat conjured from water.
HOVERGIRLS is a fun and often weird webcomic. (I did not see the aliens coming. Fwiw, Seong-Min is infinitely more likable as a sugar-crazy, murderous Piscetite than a deadbeat boyfriend.) Jalissa and Kim are enjoyable on their own and doubly so together; with their polar opposite personalities, they make a pretty amusing odd couple. Idk what the best pop culture comparison for Kim would be, but Jalissa reminds me of a teenage Rosa Diaz. The story line is engaging enough and the art is just adorable.
-- 3.5 stars, rounded up to 4 where necessary --
Cousins Kim and Jalissa Vasquez move to Los Aguaceros looking for a fresh start. An aspiring designer and model, Kim hopes she'll finally get her big break. After a narrow brush with the law (and after completing a four month, court mandated anger management course), Jalissa just wants to stay under the radar - and, okay, keep her more naive cousin out of trouble. Things go sideways (or not?) when both girls are seemingly struck by thunder during a beachy rainstorm, giving them magical powers. Not long after, mysterious, water-based anglerfish and sharks start swimming through the skies of LA, spurring the Hovergirls into action. Whereas Kim tries to monetize their superheroing adventures, Jalissa just takes satisfaction in smashing things with a baseball bat conjured from water.
HOVERGIRLS is a fun and often weird webcomic. (I did not see the aliens coming. Fwiw, Seong-Min is infinitely more likable as a sugar-crazy, murderous Piscetite than a deadbeat boyfriend.) Jalissa and Kim are enjoyable on their own and doubly so together; with their polar opposite personalities, they make a pretty amusing odd couple. Idk what the best pop culture comparison for Kim would be, but Jalissa reminds me of a teenage Rosa Diaz. The story line is engaging enough and the art is just adorable.
September 6, 2024
I love a magical girl trope… a little intensely. I grew up watching shows like Sailor Moon, Cardcaptor Sakura and Madoka Magica (side note: the references in book were definitely seen and enjoyed!!), so I have been a fan most of my life. Anytime I see a new book or show to pick up or watch that includes magical girls, I am there.
Hovergirls follows cousins Kim and Jalissa. Their personalities are completely different. It’s like night and day, dogs and cats, grumpy and sunshine… but they leave their homes in Podunkville to move to the big city. On the first day they arrive, something happens. When it begins to storm, strange lights in the sky form into large fish… Oh! And they realize they have magical water powers.
This was really cute. The art style is GORGEOUS and I definitely need as much as humanly possible from Geneva Bowers. I will never get enough of seeing this art.
While this is YA, it felt a little younger at time, probably because of Kim’s airy and careless personality, but I think that is part of her charm. When paired with her cousin who is violent and angry, it can feel disjointed, but the juxtaposition of their personalities really made them a great team. This definitely felt like the first episode of a tv show, so I need to see more to really get a proper feeling on it as a whole.
Hovergirls follows cousins Kim and Jalissa. Their personalities are completely different. It’s like night and day, dogs and cats, grumpy and sunshine… but they leave their homes in Podunkville to move to the big city. On the first day they arrive, something happens. When it begins to storm, strange lights in the sky form into large fish… Oh! And they realize they have magical water powers.
This was really cute. The art style is GORGEOUS and I definitely need as much as humanly possible from Geneva Bowers. I will never get enough of seeing this art.
While this is YA, it felt a little younger at time, probably because of Kim’s airy and careless personality, but I think that is part of her charm. When paired with her cousin who is violent and angry, it can feel disjointed, but the juxtaposition of their personalities really made them a great team. This definitely felt like the first episode of a tv show, so I need to see more to really get a proper feeling on it as a whole.
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