I love Oni Press as a publishing company as I am a big fan of Scott Pilgrim, so I was excited to read this.

Virginia has been taking care of her brothers since her mom left them 8 years ago and then receives a package on her 18th birthday from her mom. She decides to leave home and search for her mother. The book started off slow for me. I really wanted background on why the world was the way it was, but it immediately started on the main character, Virginia's, journey and that threw me off a bit. I loved the minor characters in this story such as TK and Four Dollars as they not only gave context to the background of the story, but they aided in character development for Virginia. At times I got frustrated by the decisions that Virginia makes, but I had to remind myself that she's only 18 with her mind set on finding her mother. By the end of the story, you'll be rooting for the characters on their journey!

Excited for the next one!

I have found that it is harder for me to connect with characters in graphic novels, but that was not the case with Odessa. Jonathan Hill crafts enjoyable and engaging characters that instantly grab the reader's heart and interest. The story itself was engaging and easy to follow and the art style complimented the writing and story pretty well. OVerall, this was a solid graphic novel.

Odessa is an amazing Graphic novel with beautiful cartoon line. This novel is about the adventure of siblings. When old sister gets the necklace and letter from their mum, who left their family 8 years ago, Ginny decides to find her. Their living in California, after a big earthquake, which change the world and the people. There's a gang war on the streets, but they are still moving forward despite the many losses.
I really like this book. It was funny and amusing. I appreciate showing the characters of the main figures and their problems. Also I liked theme od end world.
I recommend it, it's worth reading.

A graphic novel with a fun post-apocalyptic/western vibe. Hill's art creates a mood and a lot of emotion, even in this three-color format. The story... worked less well for me. There's some confusing worldbuilding -- contradictory dates and so forth. A lot of the dialogue is just bickering, which somewhat tracks, as three of the main characters are siblings, but it's not a dynamic I enjoy over a long period. The biggest frustration for me, however, was that the whole purpose behind the quest -- Ginny deciding she wants to find her mother -- never feels meaningful enough to warrant the cost. (At least not in <i>this</i> volume: yup, this is secretly part 1/?) Quite a bodycount racks up around these kids, and in service to stakes that do not feel justified.

This review feels complainy. That may be unfair: this book was fine! It's diverse, queer, and there are some imaginative pieces. I just didn't love it.

Didn't quite like this.

Got this copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Wasn't too into this one. Thought the story was quite boring and couldn't really get into it. I had to take little breaks form this in between so I wouldn't get too bored sadly. I did like some of the characters however I thought the lack of the in depth of the story was sad. I just wished for so much more when I read the blurb.

Sorry but a 2 star from me.