Really charming. Likable characters and just about the right amount of tension and scary for the target age range. I had a good time reading it as an adult reader so it’s one you can share reading with a kid and enjoy with them. From an adult perspective it’s both touching and sad to see the teen characters trying to protect and look after the younger children. All the kids are alone in the world except for each other but having each other brings a little light into what could be a pretty dark life for lonely (and traumatized) orphans.

I love this band of cryptid kids! As the story began I was immediately invested in the six main characters; all cryptid children termed “Irregulars” living in a government-run and highly secretive/Area 51-esque location. We slowly learn the backstory of each child and how they came to be part of the program, and many of their stories were deeply emotional and tragic (including the deaths of loved ones). When their safety within the facility is threatened, the government arranges to move the children to a safe location. However, things go badly and the children find themselves alone, without knowing who they can trust. From here their adventures are fraught with danger, but also bring them new friendships and encounters that leave them changed.

I really loved the message of finding where you belong and themes of found family, courage, and discovering your own truths. However, as the story progressed it became bloated, veering into “this feels far too long” territory. Many new characters were introduced late in the narrative and the main plot thread was dropped, making the story feel as if it was meandering. The art is what makes this book shine--from the first introduction of the Irregulars to the final battle, the art draws you in and immerses you in this X-Files-esque world. Overall, I’d recommend this GN for upper MG and YA readers, especially those who love cryptids, found family stories, and stories where the young heroes overcome their own inner demons, and proving they can’t be defined by others.

Really solid character design! This action packed graphic novel will keep xmen and sci fi fans flipping the pages.

With vibes of Stranger Things, the reader is introduced to a group of kids that grow up under lock and key to protect humans. That all changes when "The Collector" wants them, and suddenly the children are thrown out into a world they barely know. They have to rely on each other to survive, and figure out where they belong. Strong themes of family, and inclusion.

I received an eARC of this title through NetGalley in return for an honest review.

This graphic novel is perfect for middle grade level reading, however, can be enjoyed by older audiences. Another Kind is about a group of kids who are known in this world as 'irregularities'.

I absolutely loved this story. It touches on so many different important subjects including found families and gender identity. With the main characters being a variety of beings such as will-o-the-wisps and aliens, the story seamlessly incorporates these important topics wrapped in an intriguing adventure of finding a safe place to stay. The art is also really well done. The concept of each character and their power is gorgeously rendered in a visual medium. Whether it is how the reptilians shift to human form or the selkie child when she shifts into a seal.

I highly recommend this title to young and old alike.

I know I may be biased on this one, but I am a HUGE sucker for cryptids and this graphic novel did not disappoint! It is a very fun read about a group of cryptid kids who live in a government facility until they are forced out and have to face the dangers of the world and a person called "the Collector." I absolutely loved the characters and their backstories and thought the plot was well fleshed out. The illustrations were also lovely. I can't wait to purchase it!

This was adorable! I loved the mix of aliens and cryptozoology and myths. The journey of these six irregulars searching for a home is both moving and fun. A great graphic novels for kids who like a little bit fantasy and monsters in their graphic novels.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for an eARC.

Pros:
-Great full-color artwork
- Diverse group of characters

Cons:
- Some characters are underdeveloped
- The story kind of wandered a little longer than it needed to

This was a fun read. It remined me of The House in the Cerulean Sea meets Supernatural. A group of kids with extraordinary powers are being kept in a safe facility until a mysterious collector tries to kidnap them. The group is left to travel the United States in seach of help and find it in aliens, folk lore mosters, and those friendly to their kind.

I felt like this had both too much and not enough at the same time and probaly would have benfited by being two parts. While some characters get pages and pages of backstory, others only get a few or even one page to flesh out their background.

Overall a great grpahic novel for your kiddos who feel like they don't fit in. I would read more from this team.

"Another Kind" is a thoroughly gripping graphic novel. The story blends "X-Men" with cryptid lore from all over the world, making for an exciting (and often educational) dive into a fresh fantasy/sci-fi world. At first I was concerned that six main characters would be too many to keep track of, but the "irregular" kids are memorable and engaging, each with their own fun and interesting abilities.

It's impossible to over-praise the art in this graphic novel; each page is inventive and lively.

I would caution some young readers about the violence and frightening imagery in this title; some of the stakes in the story are very real, and very intense. But for brave fans of tall tales and superhero stories, "Another Kind" is an exhilarating read.

Families come in all forms. The family at the center of this graphic novel with an appealing color scheme and gorgeous artwork is made up of 6 "irregulars" who have unique powers, characteristics, and origin stories. At the start of the story, the location where they are living under the radar is compromised. When they attempt to move to a new location, they get into even more trouble when they realize that an agent who is supposed to be protecting them is the one leading them to danger. Thus, their need to set out on their own to find a place where they can belong, be free and be safe. The characters they meet along the way show us that even when you feel alone or like an outsider, there are people we connect with all around us, near and far.

Another Kind is the story of a group of six young irregularities - a term which encompasses yetis, selkies, aliens, and more. The children live together in what they believe to be a safe, if boring, home and school for people like them, where they learn about how to focus their powers. When they learn that they’re being watched spied on from someone outside their home, someone who wants them for his own nefarious purposes, they have to escape and figure out how to survive and stop him in a world that doesn’t know they exist.

At its core, this is a story about found family and fighting for freedom and what’s right. I loved how unique each of the main characters was and the way they bonded together. Some of the characters were more fleshed out and had fuller arcs than others, and it would be great if there were sequels written which look into the stories and backgrounds of some of the less-explored characters. The artwork was also excellent. Overall, I really enjoyed this one and I think it will be a hit with the target audience.

When I saw this title suggested for fans of The Witch Boy, I was so excited and thrilled to get my hands on an ARC. There ended up being a lot of greatness in this graphic novel, but the flaws are difficult to ignore.

Pros/things done really well:
Representation - The non-binary representation was both subtle and impactful.

Artwork - I love this style, I love the colors, and even more so, there were a few pages toward the end involving Sylvie (no spoilers) that took my breath away.

Overall appeal - Children are fascinated by supernatural, cryptids, urban legends, etc. A graphic novel featuring yetis and Bigfoot are sure to become popular.

Characters - The main characters are likable and I was quick to invest into their well-beings!

Themes- This GN touched on a lot of wonderful and important themes like identity, friendship, and family.

Cons/what I didn’t like:
TOO many protagonists - There are 6 main “irregularities.” We get a glimpse into each of their origins, but it was forced at times and lacking.

TOO many secondary and tertiary characters - We are introduced to a number of other characters and “families,” that are quickly met and left within a few pages.

TOO much story - There are too many storylines jammed into this one book: the origin stories for the 6 protagonists, the Playroom, the Collector, the rivalry between other irregularity groups, and more.

Conspiracy theories - The author took conspiracy theories and made them a significant part of Newt’s storyline. I laughed at first, and then realized it bugged me. Why play into that?

Overall, it’s TOO busy. Because it is one graphic novel, the story moves quickly and there’s not enough time to develop the characters or the plot well. This would have done better as book 1 of a series. We wouldn’t need to shove every story and plot and adventure into one book if this was one of a few.

Wrap up- This was a very good graphic novel that has a lot of potential, but fails to deliver due to there being too many good ideas crammed into one book.

*I received this in exchange for an honest review via Netgally.*

I was drawn to this title by the art and synopsis, but it didn't quite live up to my expectations. The cast doubled by the half-way mark, and it was a little difficult to keep track of all of the characters since only a few of them saw significant character development. The conspiracy theories threaded throughout the narrative were also a little jarring. Although these conspiracies could be seen as an interesting plot element, it's difficult to entangle them from how they work in the real world and the people who hold them, especially with the secret society/institution element of the story.

The lettering was also cramped at times, and dialogue was placed in large word bubbles with little separation.

This was a really exciting fantasy adventure/road trip story for middle grade readers. It was a scary story about society reacting badly to those who are different, with kidnapping, betrayal, and shadowy government agents, and also a very sweet story about found family. It was a little crowded and chock full of maybe too many stories and events for one book—it could have been a series with a slower pace, giving story beats a little more time to breathe.

This is an absolute delight of a book, and I can't wait to buy a physical copy!! It's got solid world-building, an amazing array of cryptids ranging from more traditional yetis to Reptilians, a heartwarming found family core, and a solid balance of realistic, tragic backstories and happily-ever-after hopeful moments. (It also has some really great peripheral nonbinary representation and one character's discovery of their own gender identity.) The only slight critique I can offer is that I wish this were a series and that it had developed over hundreds of additional pages!!

YESSSSSSSSSSS!!! YES this was such a fantastic read!!! Cover to back, it was full of monster people/magical creature people, which is my favorite thing ever. Plot was well paced, art was fantastic, and it expertly told the story of a found family on the run.

Six cryptids live in a secret bunker in order to protect themselves from regular people until they are betrayed by one of the agents that is supposed to be protecting them. He is supposed to take them to the Collector, but they manage to escape. They try to find a place where they belong, but everyplace they go isn't right. They eventually head off to find a place called the Sanctuary to find two other cryptids, but the Sanctuary isn't what it seems. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed Marvel's Runaways, learning about cryptids, or fantasy in general.