Scarlett Hart: Monster Hunter by Marcus Sedgwick and Thomas Taylor is a graphic novel for middle grade readers which is currently scheduled for release on April 3 2018. Scarlett Hart, orphaned daughter of two legendary monster hunters, is determined to carry on in her parents’ footsteps—even if the Royal Academy for the Pursuit and Eradication of Zoological Eccentricities says she’s too young to fight perilous horrors. But whether it's creepy mummies or a horrid hound, Scarlett won’t back down, and with the help of her loyal butler and a lot of monster-mashing gadgets, she’s on the case. With her parent’s arch-rival, Count Stankovic, ratting her out to T.R.A.P.E.Z.E. and taking all the monster-catching rewards for himself, it’s getting hard for Scarlett to do what she was born to do. And when more monsters start mysteriously manifesting than ever before, Scarlett knows she has to get to the bottom of it and save the city whatever the danger!

Scarlett Hart: Monster Hunter had great potential, but I feel like it missed its mark. I was completely unimpressed by the art, but since i had a digital arc I am willing to give it a pass for the most part, because this sort of file never looks as good as the real thing. However, even with the allowances I give for galleys, I found the art to be a little lazy and sadly this carried through the character development. I found Scarlett to be very one dimensional and unlikable, and the big bad to be even less developed. The adventure part was okay, but I thought the character work was poor enough that I really could not care about what happened to anyone. The poor butler that does the majority of the work is not even given a name. I had so much hope for this, and really wanted to like it. Unfortunately I was not given the Buffy-eske heroine I wanted, rather I got a girl that more resembled her winy, incompetent sister.

Scarlett Hart: Monster Hunter is not all I had hoped, but I can still see a market for it.

What a kick-ass, adorable graphic novel!

Scarlett Hart and her butler-sidekick, Napoleon, are continuing in the Hart monster-hunting tradition-even though it's technically illegal since Scarlett is underage. Despite Scarlett's prowess as a monster-hunter, the dastardly "Count" Stankovic and his underling keep poaching her kills! But is the count just stinky . . . or is he putrid? Only Scarlett and Napoleon can stop him before it's too late!

This middle-grade fantasy/steampunk graphic novel kept me engaged and entertained for the entire read. Scarlett is a spunky, courageous heroine who is determined to do whatever she can to save her family's home and defeat evil. The illustrations are simplistic but I really liked the moment-by-moment panels that kept the story moving at a brisk pace. The snarky, age-appropriate dialogue was fun and just the right amount-not too much and not too little.

Perfect for younger readers who love monster hunting, adventure and new insults!

I received this ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

Fun graphic novel! Felt like Clue characters meeting Supernatural story line. I hope there is more to read!

I really enjoyed the premise of the book and some of the terminology used but unfortunately it felt really flat to me, characters weren't very developed and I wasn't hooked by the plot. I would have liked to have seen more cohesion or a clearer arc. I think the character could be developed into something great though, a strong female protagonist is always welcome.

The book is good in terms of concept and I like that art, but that story did not draw me in 100%. It is a neat idea, though and I like that the main protagonist is a strong lady. The antagonist is also very interesting,

I enjoyed the vintage adventure novel romp through this graphic novel.

Nice to read in rainy and cozy days at home :) I would recommend this comic.

For a graphic novel, I really would have liked clearer, more engaging images. Language can be a little advanced, but as a whole, it is very suitable for middle grade students. Main character is likeable, strong female lead.

You'd think a graphic novel about monster hunting would be super rad but unfortunately this one ever so slightly missed the ball.

The plot was pretty cool. It follows our main character Scarlett as she tries to follow in her parents footsteps by taking on, you guessed it, monsters! Don't worry, there is far more to it than that. She also comes face to face with Count Stankovic (vampire?) and wants to take everything away from Scarlett.

My biggest issue with this graphic novel is, well... the graphics. I really didn't care for the artwork. It was pretty bland and flat and I didn't think it portrayed the characters enough to bring them to life. Everything felt so static but all in all, it was a good quick read and I do think a younger audience will enjoy it.

A fun and vest herione anchors this adventure series that's suitable for all ages. Scarlett and her trusty butler, Napoleon, scour Victorian England on the hunt for creepy creatures that plague the citizenry. It's no easy feat, though, as her arch enemy is determined to have her charged with underage monster-hunting. But Scarlett is determined to carry on the work of her deceased parents, and uncover who might be responsible for their untimely demise. A series worth keeping an eye on!

Scarlett is a monster hunter. She hunts monsters with her butler sidekick, Napoleon. This was too action packed with very little character development. It’s one action scene after another. We learn a bit about Scarlett’s backstory and what happened to her parents but there was so much opportunity to work on why she’s a monster hunter other than her parents died.

The graphics of many of the action scenes felt disjointed. My biggest annoyance was the car steering wheel being on the wrong side for England. It should have been on the right and instead it was on the left. If there are references to the Royal Academy and the money being Crowns, the car should also match the setting. I couldn’t get past it the first time I noticed it and I bugged me each time after.

An epic Victorian adventure with all the monster fights and cool gadgets you could wish for! Scarlett is a fantastic heroine and I'm left desperate for more of her adventures alongside her long-suffering butler Napoleon. So many questions are left unanswered about Scarlett's parents and the villains' nefarious plots that I hope this is the first of many Scarlett Hart adventures.

I didn't love this like I thought I would. It's a cute, enjoyable book, but missing something to make it extra special. For me, the artwork isn't a style I'm a big fan of and the world-building, or lack thereof, was a little confusing at first. I did like the main character and the kinda mash-up of Batman, Supernatural, and Sherlock, but the pacing felt off to me too.

Good, quick read for someone wanting creepy, but not too creepy monsters with a likeable main character.

Scarlett Hart is carrying on her parents legacy of monster hunting. In this adventure, she is up against not only monsters but the evil Count Stankovic, who wishes to see Scarlett arrested and her home taken away from her. Fortunately, Scarlett has the loyal Napoleon and Mrs. White on hand to help her.
Scarlett Hart: Monster Hunter is geared toward middle-grade readers - the language, concepts, and illustrations are on point for the intended audience. I think this book will be very appealing to a wide audience of kids.

Scarlett Hart is the orphaned daughter of two famous monster hunters. The Royal Academy for the Pursuit and Eradication of Zoological Eccentricities (TRAPEZE) feels she's too young to follow in her parents' footsteps, but she is determined to do it anyway.

This graphic novel has darker colors, possibly because of its noirish theme. With her reddish hair and the "Leaping Lizards!" when surprised, Scarlett makes me think a bit of Lil Orphan Annie, and what she would be like if she had a butler and gear to hunt down monsters. This is targeted toward the 10-14 year old age bracket, which is probably why the plot is fairly straightforward. The art is a little on the simplistic side, especially when compared to other steampunk/ Victorian era graphic novels, but it's still engaging and easy to follow. The action sequences are more suggestive than detailed, but this is still a fairly engaging read.

A light monster-driven bildungsroman. Likely to find fans amongst readers of gothic novels, adventure lovers, and readers interested in strong and competent female leads.

This book was just... not good. I kept waiting for a twist or surprise or anything to make the incredibly obvious plot more interesting, but it never happened. Orphan monster hunter girl hunts monsters. Bad guys oppose her. She triumphs with the aid of her loyal retainers. That's it. The art was not good. There was just nothing redeeming about the book. It was boring and predictable. I expected better of Marcus Sedgwick.

YA author Marcus Sedgwick (Saint Death, Ghosts of Heaven) writes for middle grade with the start of a new series about a teenage monster hunter following in her parents' footsteps. Scarlett Hart is the orphaned daughter of legendary monster hunters, determined to carry on the family business. The only thing is, she according to the Royal Academy for the Pursuit and Eradication of Zoological Eccentricities (just call it The Academy), Scarlett's underage, and hunting monsters is against the law. Luckily, Scarlett's manservant, Napoleon, is there to help, driving Scarlett around London and acting as the face for her kills so they can get paid on hang onto their family estate. The sticky wicket is Count Stankovic, her parents' - and now Scarlett's - archrival, who always manages to show up and take credit for her work while threatening to rat her out to the Academy. Naturally, the monster situation gets out of control, and Scarlett roars into action, danger and the law be darned!

Scarlett Hart is a fun monster-catching adventure romp, with a dieselpunk feel and a spunky young heroine. Thomas Taylor is the original illustrator of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, and knows fantasy art. There's humor, adventure, and fun to be had; a nice start to a new graphic novel series. Give these to your Delilah Dirk readers, and consider re-introducing readers to Shannon, Dean, and Nathan Hale's Rapunzel's Revenge and Calamity Jack.

Excellent. Loved the illustrations and the storyline. Scarlett and her butler were a true delight and I really fell into the story. The villain was suitably nasty and his comeuppance was well deserved.
It felt like Sherlock Holmes meets goosebumps. Highly recommend for any girls or boys aged 10 and under.

The premise to this Graphic Novel was good, the first few pages introducing Scarlett, her sidekick, her profession, and her archrival were good. Then the storyline got clunky. To me it felt like a young Sherlock Holmes got mashed up with a Victorian Lara Croft.

Still, I can imagine that kids will like it.