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Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven

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Thanks to DC Comics & NetGalley for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.

A continuation of the Raven & Beast Boy graphic novels, this has the two protagonists meet up for the first time and bond over their shared traumas and inhuman abilities.

This is actually a really cute rom-com disguised as a superhero graphic novel, ha. It's great seeing Raven & Beast Boy banter with each other a bit and their relationship makes sense despite just meeting.

It was definitely surprising to see Damian Wayne show up in this story but it wasn't entirely unwelcome. I liked Kami's interpretation of him and of course, Picolo's modern Teen TItans designs are always incredible and SUPER in-character.

The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the jumping around, sometimes it felt disjointed in terms of "scenes", we moved so quickly in the story it was confusing at times. Though comics are just like *that* so it's not that out of place.

Can't wait to read the next one in this modern Teen Titans series!

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Not as much character growth or depth as the last one from Garcia. Both Beast Boy and Raven explored different dynamics and struggles the characters faced as teenagers, whereas this one was more of an episodic/heist style graphic novel. We do see the introduction of Damian Wayne/Robin, which, as a huge Batman fan, was a Hot Take on HIS background. Great illustrations to this one, but I wish there had been much more depth to the plotline!

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I love the Teen Titans television show, and always felt that Beast Boy and Raven's relationship was there but not fully realized. I loved to see the beginnings of their relationship in this graphic novel. They are both too scared of running each other off to reveal their powers to each other, until their respective meetings with Slade don't go how they think they will. I can't wait to find out what happens next!

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Thank you to NetGalley, DC Entertainment, DC Comics, Kami Garcia, and Gabriel Picolo for the opportunity to read this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this story. The Teen Titans are some of my favorite DC characters. While I wasn't too sure about how I felt regarding the revamped origin stories of these characters, I really like the direction this graphic novel series is going.

Garfield and Raven both have an agenda to meet a stranger named Slade who might just be able to help them with their powers. They happen to meet each other, neither knowing that the other has powers and is set to meet Slade in a couple of days. As they spend time together and get to know each other, they start to really like each other.

On the side, Raven's step-sister, Max, is following Raven, worried about her. When Raven is kidnapped, Max meets Damien, and together they use their own powers to deceive Slade and save Raven and Garfield from brutal experiments.

This graphic novel has great relationship building, an awesome cast of characters, and I really like where this series could be headed regarding Slade. What a great installment to the DC universe. I recommend reading the Raven and Beast Boy graphic novels first, but this can certainly be read as a stand alone as well, which makes it an even better work. And of course the art is lovely! I really like the character choices and artistic designs here. I highly recommend!

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I really enjoyed how the plot of the first two graphic novels in the series comes together in the third book. I need the fourth ASAP! Also we love some character growth and learning to accept who you are.

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This is such a cool book. The artwork is awesome and I loved seeing Beast Boy and Raven meet. This is a great start to the Teen Titans coming together and cool story on it's own. I appreciated getting to see Beast Boy and Raven having some more relaxed normal teenager time together as well as seeing them team up and use their powers together. It was a great way to build their trust and relationship. They are great characters and I thought all around the characters in the book where well written. All around a great book and I am really looking forward to more books.

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I’m so thankful to have received this advanced copy. I have previously received the Beast Boy graphic novel and loved it! I am equally obsessed with this one! The story was really good and everything flowed really nicely. I binged it all in one night and am really looking forward to the next one. It was nice to see that he faces we all know end love as well as some new ones as well as a glimpse as to where the series will go next! I’m very excited to see what The Kami and Gabriel have in store for us next!

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I love this series because I love Teen Titans but each volume is too damn short.

This volume centers around one of my favorite ships: Raven and Beast Boy. I was really excited for this one because I wanted too see how Kami and Gabriel wrote their relationship, first meeting and dynamic. Even though I absolutely love the animated cartoon and think it's superior, I'm not one of those people who feels like an adaptation of something needs to be exactly the same which is a good thing because I can already tell that this graphic novel series will be different from the show.

As always, I love the art style and the way Gabriel depicts each of the characters and I love how through each volume we are getting to know the characters a little bit more and uncovering more about side characters as well. I think my one complaint (besides how short each volume is) is that I felt Raven and Beast Boy's relationship was a bit rushed. Don't get me wrong, I was all for them having feelings for each other but it felt a little sudden and I think it could've used more of a build up.

Other than that I really enjoyed this volume and I'm so excited to read the next one, especially since I have a feeling my girl Starfire will be next!

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I received a copy of this story as an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Any and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

In the third installment of graphic novels with a new twist on the Teen Titans heroes, Gar and Raven are stuck in Tennessee, each with the goal to discover more about themselves and their powers. But then they run into each other, and maybe they'll come out of this with more than just information about their powers.

I've been a fan of the Teen Titans since I was a kid. I watched the OG show whenever I would go to my grandparents' houses. Being able to see my childhood twisted and morphed into a more modern setting really helps me see the characters in a new, mature light. I really like the additions of the characters new and old to the series as well.

I also loved the romance between Gar and Raven, but at times felt it was a bit too rushed. Usually in the show, Raven and Gar butt heads pretty often, but they still have that softness for each other. They still have that in the beginning, but it doesn't linger as much as I wish it would. It also felt rushed at times, which I get this is for a younger audience and is a graphic novel, but I still wish we got another installment before they really start to build up that romantic tension.

The plot was really good in that it wraps in most of the other Teen Titans members while also still connecting it to an overarching plot about Slade and his attempt to capture these superpowered teens.

Finally, I'm still a huge fan of the art style and design of the characters. It keeps to their original roots but with a modern twist, which aids in helping a younger and newer audience relate to the characters.

Regardless, I'm still super pumped for the rest of the series and cannot wait to see where Kami Garcia takes this. The Teen Titans series is a great introduction graphic novel series and superhero story that you can finish in one sitting.

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This graphic novel was amazing! The illustrations were beautiful and flowed seamlessly from one scene to the next! The storyline was so enjoyable and action packed. This story was a great way to continue learning about these characters and watching them grown! All in all, I loved it!

Thank you so much to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read this 5/5 graphic novel!

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I have been waiting for this book in the series!! I am so, so excited to see Beast Boy and Raven interact. As a 21-year-old reading, a book meant for 13-17-year-olds, I do have to warn my fellow older readers to recognize that the plot is not as nuanced as some other novels, but that this is a perfect story for younger readers.

THE ART. Every Teen Titans graphic novel so far has been stunning and this one is no exception. From the colors to the details, I adore everything about it. This was a quick read for me, but I read it over because the art is just so stunning it would be a waste not to take it all in!

THE PLOT. With the last two more focused on the individual backgrounds of Beast Boy and Raven, I felt like the plot really speeds up in this one. Not only do we get to see how Beast Boy and Raven interact and grow, but we also see them against the world. There are also some new fun characters introduced and with so much going on I can't wait to see what's in store in future stories!

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I'm such a big fan of the YA comics, and I previously loved both Raven's individual story and Beast Boy's story.

In this story, the two young Titans are pushed into a change encounter while they are both awaiting Slade. The whimsical fun of young love is on full display, but have no fear, there is also action and some great "twists" brought into the story with the introduction of a few new characters.

Overall, this is a great read for fans both new and old.

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My favorite graphic novel series ever! Though haven't read Teen Titans: Raven yet, just loved this book so much. Raven and Beast Boy felt more relatable than they ever have been in a tv show or movie. The whole book was super gripping and enjoyable. And absolutely adored the illustrations. If more books to this series come out you better believe l'm reading it right away. Finally, if you just want to pick up a cute, found family, superhero graphic novel trilogy I highly suggest these ones :)

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Everyone who knows me knows I am a Marvel diehard, but I have always had a soft spot for Batman and the teen titans, and in this volume, the two meet as Bruce Wayne's son makes an appearance to help bust out Beast Boy and Raven from captivity. Beautiful art and character design as always!

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I really loved the first two books but this one fell short for me. I still really liked the characters but the storyline felt like a lot really fast and some things just felt really out of the blue. Characters were introduced that I had no idea who they were or who the people in their backstories were. I don't know if it was just because it's been so long since I read the others and when I read this one or what but I just didn't vibe with this one like I did the other two.

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Having read both Raven and Beast Boy I was wondering how these two would meet and I was not disappointed! I really enjoyed the story and it went the way I expected but with a twist of Damien Wayne showing up.

Gabriel Picolo is one of my favorite artists right now and he does an amazing job with bringing these characters to life.

I'm really hoping to see more Teen Titans by these two!

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Our kids loved this one- particularly our daughter. They both have always loved the Beast Boy/Raven relationship. So this hooked them from the start and they were very excited to see it was coming out.

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I started to follow this story with our favorite green and demon infested superhero teen with Gabriel Picolo's instagram, And from there I went on to read Raven and Beast Boy. Now with the upcoming release of Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven I am just about on the edge of my seat for what is coming next. From the beautiful art style to the page-turning plot line, Beast Boy Loves Raven is my new everything 4/5 stars.

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I love everything about this series. Normally I'm not all that impressed by Beast Boy but our green animal friend had my heart as he and Raven tried to figure out why Slade has reached out to both of them. I'm waiting with bated breath for the next installment of this series!

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Loooove this! Damien is one of my favorite Titans. I loved seeing the relationships blossom. Can’t wait to see where the Teen Titans go next.

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