This is a really solid piece of exploratory, setting-based horror with some incredibly unique and stylish choices. The art had a lot of care put into it, and I wish I had a physical copy so I could pore over all of it with a magnifying glass to get the tiny details. I also wish I had a physical copy because sometimes it was hard for me to follow the text in the order intended, and I assume that's because the comic had a two-page layout. I also want to give major props for having a section where the whole comic rotated 90 degrees. I wish it were easier for me to read that on an ereader! It was an extremely cool artistic choice, and all of the video-feed-error motifs had a lot of flair as well.

The story makes me wish I had a physical copy too - I can tell I would understand more about what was going on if I could just flip around the pages and find more continuity. As it is, Wren is supposed to be disoriented on her journey through Blink, and we the reader are, too. I'm looking forward to doing what Wren did and reexamining the entire experience with new eyes and more context. Really enjoyed this one.

To be honest, I wanted to like this a lot more than I did. Despite an interesting premise and some intriguing world elements, this graphic novel just felt way too bloated with overdone ideas while simultaneously not embracing an actual character arc for its protagonist, Wren.
Keeping it simple, I love horror, and like most fans that love spans across mediums—meaning that my love of the ghoulish isn’t only limited to the literary. I also adore horror movies, which is where I think Blink runs into some issues. While the found footage sub-genre isn’t something typically seen in books and graphic novels, it is popular in movies, and unfortunately if you are familiar with movies like The Ring, Choose or Die, The Blair Witch Project, or the V/H/S series then you will probably see everything Blink has to offer coming a mile away.
The only thing that could have saved this narrative from being entirely prosaic is if the characters offered some sort of focal point, but Wren felt stagnant. She was pretty much the same person from beginning to end. Which, while likeable, was far too consistent and lacked that necessary character growth to make the journey of the novel feel worthwhile.
Ultimately I can’t say I am a fan of this or that it has convinced me to look into more of Sebela’s or Sherman’s work.

Blink is as surreal as it is dark so trauma warnings. The paneling, the art, and lettering are all fantastic. The themes, however, used more for intrigue than subversion, aren't fully explored. So, yeah, more of a narrative wallpaper for me.

As a horror fan, I'd have loved a more audacious approach. As a fan of comic art, I'm immensely satisfied.

I wanted to like this book badly and even now I still think it has a lot of potential to be something really good. I normally really enjoy reading graphic novels, and I tried to enjoy this but it just wasn’t clicking for me.

The premise of the book was intriguing, however the book was really hard to navigate and comprehend. The art was beautiful but the story was really hard to understand and it didn’t feel like we got to know the characters.

Thank you to NetGalley for the free copy of this book.

"Eisner-nominated Christopher Sebela (Dirtbag Rapture), Hayden Sherman (Dark Spaces: Wildfire), and Nick Filardi (Rogue Planet) team up for a found-footage horror where uncovering your past will leave you trapped inside it.

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...which she quickly discovers is not abandoned at all. But what should be a foreign nightmare-scape feels all too familiar for Wren as she follows her obsession all the way down, piecing together the story of BLINK - as well as her own ties to it."

I love Oni Press. That is all.

I liked the artwork but I don't think this is my kinda cup of tea. It was a bit hard for me to read. Didn't enjoy it much but I'm hopeful for more from this author and best of luck to them

This book tried to do a lot of things without fully sticking the landing on any of them: failed/complex relationships, digital cults, collective vs. individual, etc. It was visually lovely, though.

I'm not really sure how to describe my feelings on this one. On one hand, the art and the plot idea is pretty interesting. At one point my husband looked over and said, "oo that looks cool." On the other hand, I was left trying to figure out what had happened in this story, and not in a mind-blown way.

Wren is trying to figure out something that has been bugging her-a place she came from, but has limited memories from. She goes to find it and bam, it's creepy and there are creatures (?) that immediately attack. She gets saved and searches for answers, but ultimately has more questions. Me too, girlie.

It's like, all of the bones, but none of the meat. And it's also missing, like, 5 ribs too. So, in conclusion, neat, but not my jam,

Thanks to Oni Press and Netgalley for the e-ARC!

I picked this book purely based on the gorgeous cover art. Fortunately, the internal art did not disappoint. Unfortunately, I didn't really enjoy the story. While the premise is really cool, the plot was confusing. I think this story would have been better if it were told through a traditional novel format with illustrations, rather than a comic-style graphic novel.

I picked this up on a whim after seeing a friend had it on her TBR. This is a disturbing read...Big Brother gone wrong and I am totally here for it. I was hooked from page one and found myself stuck in my bed (my chosen reading spot) because I couldn't put it down. Action packed with zombie apocalypse vibes, I was scared at times and didn't know who to trust! Very intrigued to see where the story takes us and would happily yet cautiously continue the series to find out...

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.

The graphics are really good. This had so much potential to be brilliant story. I felt it was slow in parts and rushed in others.
It was sometimes difficult to follow with the layout.

Overall it was a good story. Nice, light reading.

Wren is haunted by memories of a childhood she can't remember, until an encounter that leaves her grasping to reveal the mystery. She struggles to sleep, struggles to remember, and finally struggles to find the truth. The artwork and words are beautiful and really well done, but the story kind of lost me somewhere in the middle. I was left feeling like I wasn't in on what was happening in the end.

Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for the Advanced Review Copy.

Wren was found covered in blood as a child with no memory of how it happened or what happened to her parents. She has spent her life dealing with that trauma and has made a name for herself as a reporter who covers stories of others' trauma. She has never stopped looking into her past and when she finds new information that may help her unlock it she becomes obsessed with following it.

First, wow. The art in this is beautiful. It is exactly the style that I love in graphic novels. Bold and full and gorey. Plus the design and cell movement just move the story along so well. 5 out of 5 stars to the layout team and illustrators.

The story was interesting and I did enjoy it. It definitely kept me hooked and I read the majority of it in one sitting. I know with graphic novels there is a less is more approach to the story writing because you just don't get as much information as you would from just a story. I definitely feel like this could have used just a bit more, but it stands well enough with what it does have. Wren's obsession with having to know the truth is laid out throughout the whole of it and is her driving motive to keep going no matter the cost. And there is cost. I wish that we got a bit more of the backstory, and the end felt a bit rushed and a tiny unsatisfying.

Like I said I just wish that there was MORE. More of what led to everything that happened as that felt very patchy and incomplete. More of Wren's life outside of what happened. Why they seemed to think that she was their savior, or even why they felt that they needed one. It is definitely not found footage as it was labeled.

I chose this based on the premise.
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.

The artwork itself is stunning and original as is the basic idea of the novel.
Unfortunately, I don’t think the concept was pulled off as well as it could have been. I was incredibly confused the entire time I read it, which may have been the point as the main character was also confused just as much. I found the story and the basic layout of the graphic novel hard to follow.
Thanks to @netgalley for the chance to read this in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Wren always wondering where she come from, she cant remember anything from her childhood. One day she find cryptic website who lead her to one building and discover social experiment. This book give me eerie feeling, realise that we are not alone and we are watched. What this technologhy leading us to?

I really like the artwork and the horror plot line.

Wren is a wreck of a person. She struggles at night with a sleep paralysis demon she calls Cy. She’ll wake up to him perching on her chest and breathing into her face. Wren knows that this comes from her traumatic background, one which she actually struggles to remember. She happens upon some footage that she believes will give her the answer and goes on her way to get them. Why can’t she remember? What happened to her? What happened to her parents? Why was she covered in blood when she was found?

I have recently discovered that I actually really like graphic novels and do read them every now and again. This story starts off with a bang (or rather, a Cy) and truly draws the reader in. I was hooked the moment I opened up the file on my ipad. There’s an interesting and convincing slow decent into near madness that is always so interesting to read about. I had such a great time reading through this and did read in one go. I will say that there were moments when it lagged. I felt myself beginning to not care quite as much during those moments and felt an urge to just put it down. I knew that if I did, though, I wasn’t likely to pick it back up, so I powered on. It didn’t last long, thankfully, but it is something to note. I’m not sure if the lag will feel the same when it’s actually published on paper, as everything is going to be able to be seen as it’s intended. It’s hard to get the full effect on an iPad. That being said, I had a great time and do plan on reading more of the author’s work.

Startlingly original and beautifully drawn, this graphic novel was a treat to read from start to finish.

Thanks to NetGalley, Christopher Sebela, and Oni Press for the Advanced Review Copy.

I originally picked up this review copy from NetGalley because I thought the cover was incredible, and because I’m a big fan of graphic novels. I had high hopes going in based on the cover and parts of Blink reached by high hopes but unfortunately some of it didn’t.

To start with what met my hopes: the art is beautiful. The paneling is creative and helps to nail down the confusing themes of the book. The concept is an interesting one!

Unfortunately I don’t think the concept was pulled off as well as it could have been. I was incredibly confused basically the entire time I read it, which may have been the point as the main character was also confused most of the time, but it didn’t cause the best reading experience.

Overall I’m not sure if I would recommend it to many people, unless it was for the art or I knew from their reading tastes that they would enjoy it.

I usually don't reach for a graphic novel but this was definitely a good surprise. While it isn't a normal read for my bookshelf I can't help but be blown away by the artwork for this story. It reminded me of 1984 by George Orwell turned modern-day. One thing I did struggle with was following the text but other than that this was a great read regardless if you typically go for graphic novels or not. The art alone is worth the purchase of this book and I can't wait to have it on my shelf.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC, in exchange for an honest review!

I have absolutely no idea what happened in this graphic novel. I was so excited to read a cyberpunk-horror type of novel, but it fell really short for me. The story and even the layout seemed very difficult to follow. I wasn’t attached to the main character and wasn’t even sure what the plot was about, even after I finished it. I’m confused about everything. The artwork was gorgeous, but that’s the only positive thing that I can really say about this.