Hardears is an interesting concept to say the least. No one hears about the Carribean islands or the culture so it's good to be able to explore the area. So the stuff of folklore and myth make a way to present themselves including how a fictionalized concept can apply. Turns out vibes are a way of currency for the numerous peoples and what provide them superhuman abilities. So what happens when a spirit of mixed heritage brings industrialization to fill his vampiric needs to feed on vibes? It's a great world with a lot of potential. The problem is rather than explore it organically, they just put everything up before the story even begins. Then there is a MacGuffin quest some characters not too connected to the main plot are on that's genuinely interesting but it throws off the main plot just to introduce a plot element. As for the illustrations, it seems the artists want to present a scale but don't show how the characters are reacting, just save time and energy on getting the plot forward. There just doesn't seem to be enough character going around to actually get invested in most of the cast.

Wow! This book is visually appealing and I loved the way the creators spent pages establishing their universe and characters before we even get to the story. Wonderful world-building. I know many young adult readers who would bask in this book, and some older readers, too. A recommended graphic novel read.