This was pretty cool, I quite enjoyed this one. I just think and hope that it was more than what it was.

Thank you Netgalley, publisher, and author for granting me an e-ARC for this book.

I request this book purely because of the cover. I enjoy reading it, the art is great but that's it. I'm not too immersed with the story. It's kinda all over the place and not sure what will happened/what is going on.

The art in this was killer. I'm very picky about graphic novels, and I want a physical copy of this for my collection.

Wren Booker was three when she was found alone and covered in blood on the streets of New York. Since that day, she’s been haunted by the childhood she can't remember…until decades later when she finds a cryptic website streaming multiple CCT feeds from strange rooms in a ruined building. Something clicks, setting off hidden memories that lead her back to a place she’s seen in lifelong nightmares. Hunting for answers, Wren breaks in and finds herself lost in the camera-filled dark mazes of a decayed social experiment known only as Blink.

This is a creative and original story, but ultimately some parts were hard to follow and felt rushed or not fully fleshed out.

I'm sorry, I couldn't force myself to finish this. It lost me in the middle. There's only so much information you can withdraw without losing your reader for good.

Loved the drawings and the colors at first, but it became repetitive at some point arund the 40% of the book, and the story itself became a little circular (ha! I know, it's kinda a labyrinth, but still).

Sorry. Usually the bright pinks and purples and yellows do it for me, but this comic lost me enterily.

I wont be giving it stars on Goodreads since I don't rate books I don't finish. But it probably would be a 2/5. It's not BAD it just... needs some editing, maybe?

This graphic novel had a cool premise and setting but unfortunately the execution was just not great. Extremely fast-paced and confusing (both in story and art since the pages are all extremely crowded). It's hard to follow and connect with the character and honestly couldn't tell you what the point of any of it was. Wouldn't recommend.

I really loved the concept of this graphic novel, but overall it ended up just not really being for me. It went in a completely different direction than I expected/wanted so I ended up not finishing this read (fell out of reading it about half way through).

The art is beautiful though, and I think this story definitely has an audience out there. It just unfortunately does not include me.

Thank you for providing this ARC and giving me the opportunity to read this.

I can't really review this one properly, because I didn't quite understand it. I thought it a bit too messy to read and I couldn't keep my focus on it. Honestly, it just wasn't a good fit and I can't say much about it. Will give stars here, but not on Goodreads.

I gave this a four out of five stars. I really enjoyed this graphic novel, I love the art so much it was great. I’d love to see it in a physical copy. I like the story as well, Wren was trying to figure out what happened in the past and what happened to her parents.

This was interesting and a really unique concept but I wasn’t entirely sold. So much happened in a short period of time without full explanation and I just didn’t vibe with it

I accessed a digital review copy of this book from the publisher.
Wren has been invested in finding out what happened in her past, one that she can't remember before she was three. A lead brings her to a group of abandoned buildings filled with secrets and cameras.
The premise of the story was interesting, but the execution did not live up to what I had hoped. The storyline had promise, but it felt like the story just faded the longer it went on.

A fast paced and intense horror/scifi graphic novel with great illustrations. This would adapt well to film!

"Blink" by Christopher Sebela is a horror graphic novel collaboration that promised a thrilling experience with its Eisner-nominated author and a talented team of artists, including Hayden Sherman and Nick Filardi. However, despite its potential, this graphic novel falls short of delivering a satisfying narrative.

The premise of "Blink" revolves around Wren Booker, a woman haunted by her forgotten childhood and a desire to uncover her past. She stumbles upon a cryptic website streaming footage from a decaying building, triggering buried memories and leading her to the mysterious location. Unfortunately, the story quickly becomes convoluted and confusing, making it challenging to navigate and comprehend the events unfolding.

While the cover art initially catches the eye and hints at a cyberpunk horror aesthetic, the overall execution fails to live up to its potential. The creative paneling throughout the graphic novel is visually striking, but it does little to compensate for the lack of clarity in the storytelling. As a reader, I found myself lost and disconnected from the narrative, unable to fully engage with the characters or their motivations.

The central focus of the plot revolves around the building, surveillance, cryptic websites, and a social cyber experiment named Blink. However, the exploration of these themes remains superficial, leaving many questions unanswered. We are left in the dark about the reasons behind the disturbing events and the true nature of the experiment. Instead, the graphic novel relies heavily on imagery and a vague sense of dread associated with surveillance and social experimentation. It attempts to evoke a sense of PTSD territory through the protagonist's nightmares, but without sufficient depth or development, it feels shallow and underexplored.

Characterization is another significant issue in "Blink." The lack of a deep dive into the characters leaves them feeling one-dimensional and unrelatable. Wren Booker's obsession drives the entire narrative, yet we never truly get to know her beyond her relentless pursuit of answers. The supporting cast receives even less attention, resulting in missed opportunities to establish meaningful connections and emotional investment.

While the concept of "Blink" holds potential, it feels more like a foundation for an art project rather than a fully realized story. The art style dominates the pages, with dark and mysterious imagery taking precedence over coherent storytelling. While this might appeal to some readers, those seeking a well-rounded narrative with a solid foundation in world-building and character development will be left wanting.

Perhaps if "Blink" had been expanded into a series, allowing for a more comprehensive exploration of its concepts and characters, it could have been more successful. Unfortunately, as a standalone graphic novel, it falls short of delivering a satisfying and immersive horror experience.

(Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher team, as well as the creators, for providing an early look at "Blink".)

Thanks NetGalley and Oni Press for access to this arc.

2.5/5 stars rounded up.

This was a super confusing story, with a pretty annoying main character. I really enjoyed the art style, but the MC's constant whiny melancholic attitude really took me out of the story.

Blink is the story of Wren, a young woman who is haunted by a nightmare and a past that she can't remember. She was found as a 3 year old baby alone on the streets and knows nothing about her family or what has happened to her.
One day she comes across a streaming website that shows scenes from a place that looks familiar. Some of the scenes are even similar to the ones that she sees in her nightmares.
She decides to visit this place. Soon she finds out that her parents were part of an experiment, where they were trapped in a building that was filled with cameras.

The art style was very unique and creative, however, there are some scenes where the art became overwhelming and it was hard to follow the story. The storytelling was quite lacking to the point where this seemed like an underdeveloped version of a good albeit relatively not very unique idea.

I received an eARC of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review

First off, crazy amazing artwork. I was blown away by how good it was. The story of Wren’s past and the obsession to uncover the truth was top tier creepiness. Found footage style with mindbending twists and turn that keep you guessing the whole way through. Highly recommended for anyone who loves their horror mixed in with the sci-fi that leaves you reeling.

That plot was amusing obvsly but sometimes it felt confusing (and not in a nice way). There were so many cool details that would have been awesome to dig more into, but they were just there…
Overall, I enjoyed it because it maintained me with intrigue BUT it would’ve been better if the details and other secrets were more explained or at least better used.
Also, I really liked the art and the cool panels (some even gave me chills).

Thanks to Netgally for the e-arc. 💫

Thank you to NetGalley for the free copy of this Graphic Novel.

I wanted to like this book however I got the vibes from films like The Blair Witch Project mixed with Big Brother and because of this, I could see what was coming and therefore it lost a bit of it's attraction.

Another part was Wren didn't seem to have much character growth and for me to love a book, the main character needs to evolve.

I will give props however to the art in this book as it really was stunning just the story could have been more than what it was, keeping the reader interested

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read an ARC of this book.

This was incredibly confusing and I had no idea what was going on, so hence the low rating. The art was kinda cool tho.

An interesting, twisted story that pulls around a secretive cult and the effects it had on one of its youngest members. I highly recommend this for its well constructed plot and interestingly developed characters.