I admit that I have a fondness for teen angst (the kind that sucks you down in a pit of muck and mire and clamboring) done well. But the protagonist's confusion and despair missed the mark. It's as if the nature of the graphic format cut short a fuller exploration of what it means to be a teen, lost and searching for what she is. Not that this is a bad character depiction of Raven, but the characterization didn't offer anything new.

Wow was this a blast from the past. It made me want to go binge watch the original Teen Titans cartoon. Raven has always been my favorite character from that show, and so reading her origin story was fantastic. The writing is phenomenal, the art even more so, and I love Raven's sister/cousin, Max. I am deeply interested to see where this will lead in the future, and hope to see more of this dynamic author/illustrator duo in telling Raven's story.

This was an interesting back story! I know little about Raven (or the Teen Titans in general) so this was all new to me and I thought it was interesting. It shows several characters and possibly how the teen titans will come about. I thought it was a great story with interesting characters.

The pictures were vibrant and made the story so much more interesting. I thought that the creator did an amazing job putting this book together. Thank you Netgalley for allowing me to read this.

Raven has always been someone I related to ever since I was a little girl first discovering the Teen Titans thanks to Cartoon Network. So when I found this title I knew I needed to read it and it didn't disappoint me. Kami Garcia captures Raven's essence even as her character goes through the story trying to re-learn herself and her powers.

Was so upset when I reached the end...I wanted to keep reading MORE! Great graphic novel version of Raven's origin story. This whole time I thought she was all demon and never knew she's half human. Slightly more serious spin on the father-daughter relationship portrayed on "Teen Titans GO!" and I liked it, especially since you get to meet other family members from her mother's side!

I absolutely loved reading Teen Titans: Raven! Garcia stayed very true to Raven's characters from the comic world while still bringing a young and fresh feel to her for a new story to tell. The illustrations are gorgeous and well done. I was not thrown off by any of the transitions. I cannot wait for this book to be published!

Interesting take on Raven's story accompanied by beautiful illustrations. I'm sure this will be a favorite of our teen patrons. Handles subjects like friendship, loyalty, self discovery, and love in just the right way.

*Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this title!*
Right before Raven is set to be legally adopted, she and her foster mother get into a horrible car accident. Raven can't remember much of anything; her foster mother didn't make it. Raven now has to start over with her foster mother's sister and her daughter - people she's never even met before - in a new city, with no memory! She doesn't even know what food she likes, what clothes she wears, or what her favorite song is. And to top it all off, she might be going crazy. She's sure she can hear other people's thoughts! Something's going on here, but without her memory or her mother, Raven isn't sure she can make it through her senior year of high school.

My Notes:
Beautifully illustrated origin story of a character I didn't know as much about.

Teen Titans: Raven is basically Raven's origin story, filled with teen angst, friendship, family, and a little romance. This was a really fun read and it was nice to have a graphic novel completely about Raven. The artwork was awesome (even for an incomplete arc) and was very stylized. Overall this was a great graphic novel for fans of Teen Titans or strong woman super hero. Would definitely recommend to teens or adults looking for a new read.

This is a awesome book that shows the beginning of Raven and her back story, The characters all work together and are as realistic as a super hero story can be. The story is set in New Orleans the only place for a story like this, and right after the last of Raven's family as she knew it has died, and left her with amnesia. Things are happening to her she does not understand and she must work to find what they are, but can her foster sister and foster mother really help? This book never stands still it will have you on the edge of your seat all the way through.




This review will appear on my blog on July 2nd

This is a solid introduction to the character Raven in the Teen Titans universe. The reader starts about befuddled and confused, but I believe that is intentional, because Raven has lost her memories. She is in a new home, with new family, and no idea what her life used to be like. All she knows is she can hear other people, and cause the bitchy cheerleader harm just by thinking about it. This book serves as an introduction to one, if not multiple characters that make up the Teen titans. I look forward to the next book in the series.
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I am really loving these DC Ink books!! All these excellent authors paired with cool lady heroes/villains?? Who could ask for more (me. I want more).

Catwoman has been my favorite so far but I thought this one was also very excellent, tho I think a big struggle with these books I have noticed is the end: everything builds up really well but the finales can be a little rushed/messy. Still, enjoyable read and interesting seeing Raven develop away from the Teen Titans!

The only exposure I have had of Raven before was from watching Teen Titans as a kid, but I loved this interpretation and story of Raven. The illustrations are extremely well done and the story was compelling. I can't wait to find out what happens next!

At last, a book worthy of Raven! Garcia delves into Raven's mind and heart, with imaginative characters and voices that ring true. Raven's struggles as an empath during the tumultuous high school years are well presented, with humor, hope and wokeness galore.

I enjoyed the story line as well as the representation. I knew nothing about Teen Titans or Raven before this book so I came into it without any expectations. I love the art and I think the story was well done.

The cover is what drew me to this graphic novel and was beyond impressed with illustrations once I downloaded a copy. Still new to the graphic novel world, I realize I like illustrations that aren't too cluttered, super busy, etc. I really enjoyed the minimal use of color and the flow of the panels. I didn't feel overwhelmed or confused while reading it.
The story was great too! Again still new to the graphic novel/comic book world, I found this as a great introduction to Raven/ Rachel Roth and the Teen Titans universe. (I think I found a favorite character in her!). Teens would like it as Raven and the other characters are portrayed as everyday people with familiar relationships and issues.

This book had wonderful art work, but the story fell a bit flat. The story just couldn't do what other Teen Titan graphic novels in the past have done. I've read a few of these types of graphic novels by YA authors lately and none of them have been spectacular. I'm wondering if the authors have just been in a rush to write them and didn't do their research ahead of time. For big DC fans this book is just meh. For teens looking to get into the genre it might be something to pick up.

As a long-time comics reader, I'm conflicted about this take on Raven. While this was enjoyable, and Picolo's artwork is great... this is in no way recognizable as the Raven I know. The representation of voodoo is also strange. I spent most of the time I was reading this confused about what was going on because of my background knowledge on the character, and uncomfortable with knowing that I was reading a story which borrowed from a tradition that is not that of the author.

As a school librarian, what I plan to do is get one of my students to read and give me a better idea of whether we should purchase this title, as I'm very conflicted at the moment. I worry that it's confusing to readers wanting to get deeper into DC comics, and potentially insulting to my 98% Black population of students who are primarily Haitian Creole.

I also have quibbles about the stereotypical depiction of "popular girls" in a text that's clearly trying to be more woke, and with some of the more trope-y elements. I think that if you take away the DC element, you have a pretty comic with a storyline plucked from a Joss Whedon show's writers' room (with maybe one writer from American Horror Story poking their head in for a moment).

After her foster mom tragically dies and Raven is sent to live with an aunt and cousin. She has to deal with going back to school and trying to remember her past.
To be honest, I don't read a lot of graphic novels. but I enjoyed this one and would definitely recommend to my students. I loved the "girl power" in this book and can't wait to read the next one.