I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was one of the most action packed graphic novels I've read. Honestly, it just wasn't really for me. The story was interesting and I thought it was executed pretty well but it wasn't a story I would necessarily say was meant for me. It was very creepy and dark which I think some people will really enjoy. The art was fantastic though! I really enjoyed looking at it even when it creeped me out.

Overall, not bad but wasn't for me! Would definitely recommend to anyone that likes action packed and creepy graphic novels.

This graphic novel follows Wren, who travels back to where she was found as an lost and abandoned 3 year old to try to discover the truth about where she was born and what really happened to her parents. A weird and interesting sci-fi horror comic with absolutely stunning artwork. The art was really the highlight for me as the plot was a bit confusing and I personally find stories weaponising technology a little overdone.

Thank you to Oni Press & NetGalley for providing with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Blink was a wild ride. The concept was outstanding, the execution just a little lacking. It was hard for me to follow along well which made it difficult to really get into the plot. However, the art work absolutely solid. Cool AF! I feel like this would make an amazing horror sci-fi movie.

Blink
In this comic we follow wren in the attempt to seek out his past and fill in so many blank spots he has forgotten. He remembers being found covered in blood, but who's blood, where from, he remembers  dark place, hunting and chilling with beasts maybe, he isn't fully sure.
One day he comes across a website with cameras and something in his brain clicks, he knows the place in those cameras, the dark hunting place. The closer he is getting to unravel what and where this place is, the more the blank spots in his mind are filling in.
He soon find out what the place he is in is called, its called blink. He now has to unravel just what happened here and how the hell does he get back out.
I really enjoyed this graphic novel, it got super intense at times and not know what was going to happen.

An interesting telling of a community that is trapped in a basement. One escaped. She is pulled back to discover the truth of her past. The ending leaves more questions than answers. The unique panel structure and art are amazing.

This was one of those reads where, after I finished, I just sat here thinking & trying to figure out if I understood what I just read. Kind of like when I read House of Leaves, which, coincidentally enough, this story brought to mind. I like that sometimes, though, and this was one of those instances. This story was in no way cut and dry, and it definitely leaves you ruminating. It almost begs to be revisited as you, the reader, suss out what it all means. The art (and the color!!!) are incredible, and I absolutely loved the unconventional panel layout. I've seen a few people say it was confusing, but personally, I found if you pay attention, the artist leaves subtle clues as to what order to follow. All in all, I liked this one--I thought it was very unique and contemplative. The trade paperback for this is slated for May 2023 release, and I'll most likely be picking up a copy so that I can revisit this from time to time.

DNF @ 50%. The artwork is stunning but the plot was so disjointed that it made it disengaging. Trying to follow along wasn’t worth figuring out the mystery.

The best thing about this horror/sci-fi graphic novel is the artwork. It's stunning! It's what initially attracted me to this work, and I wasn't disappointed.

The plot is a has promise. Wren is looking for answers about her past and what happened to her parents. What follows is an okay story revolving with a "Big Brother" vibe. The plot felt a little disorganized at times, and I think if background information were spread out rather than given in large chunks, it would entice readers to stay a bit more focused. Sometimes, I found myself re-reading sections to make sure I fully understood who the "good" and "bad" guys were.

I gave it a three largely because of the art, which again, stole the show!

This is most definitely the start of something great. I honestly can't wait to see where this story is taken and expanded upon. We have a very original idea that holds so much potential, it's enjoyable to see play out. It completely gives off horror-stricken AI and SciFi vibes mixed with the mystery surrounding our main character. Watching her try to uncover why she was the only survivor of something brutal sucks you in from the start. Not to mention the art for this is impeccable and I would catch myself just staring at it. I can't wait to dive in for more on the next issue!

Blink has an intriguing premise, Wren, after being found alone and covered in blood as a child now is fixated on discovering the truth behind what happened to her parents and her mysterious and possibly horrifying childhood.

The art style and use of layout are creative and as the mystery begins to unravel you feel the weight on Wren and her obsession with discovering where she comes from no matter how darker a path it may lead her.

The story moves quickly along and has some interesting ideas and questions about the state of surveillance, but it can feel a little rushed at times, many of the story reveals are built up with a sense of in-world logic though some of the ultimate answers to the mystery do feel somewhat out of left field.

Overall I would give Blink 3 Stars.

This had so much promise but unfortunately left me very disappointed. It felt like an amalgamation of a lot of different ideas, some of them admittedly being very cool, but they didn’t work together and it was just way too much going on.

I honestly still don’t really know what happened, it was extremely difficult to follow because of everything that it was trying to do, it felt like new things and ideas were being thrown at me every few pages. The character, I also just didn’t really care about her and what she was doing so I didn’t really have much I was reading for, since the plot didn’t work for me.

I will say however the art was very cool, with some really creative layouts and use of the medium. In some cases I felt it actually affected the reading experience negatively (putting the dialogue boxes in a way that would make you read the in the wring order, and flipping the page which is probably fine in print but since I am reading this as an e-arc I found it difficult).

I wish I enjoyed this more but unfortunately it just didn’t work.

3.5!! First of all the art in this is absolutely bonkers good, the detail put into each page is just incredible to look at while reading. Overall I enjoyed Blink, I was mildly confused the entire time but I'm assuming that was Sebela's goal. I'm not sure if this was ever intended to have a continuation but I would love it if it did, there's so much left to explore in my opinion. I would definitely recommend this to horror fans especially if you're looking to get into graphic novels.

This is for anyone who thinks the y2k doomsday is still a possibility.
The art style of this graphic novel is definitely peculiar. I've never seen anything like it. It definitely sets itself apart.
Insanity is brimming from this book. Wren, the main character, abandons everything in her life just because she discovered a link on her computer. She doesn't remember her childhood and has a sleep-paralysis demon named Cy. She leaves the comfort of sunlight to go into a made world full of deranged humans, cameras everywhere, and has a close brush with divine power.
I honestly think I would need to read this book two more times in order to understand what was actually going on. The beginning was a bit mundane but at some point, the book took a turn into retro, cyber, tech-gone-crazy territory.
The plot seemed to need a little more development but the storyline is unlike anything I've ever seen/read before. It was actually very refreshing to read something never done before.

3.5 Stars rounded up because the art and layout was stunning!
The story itself has a very intriguing premise however it felt rushed. That is to say, that it was fast paced yet seemed stuffed with partial information that could have been better fleshed out in a longer storyline. I would've loved more! Overall, a good time nonetheless.

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Blink is a disturbed pearl of a book! The illustrations are original and I can’t take my eyes off of them. They have so many layers that makes you find new details.

I got pretty frustrated with the main character. Why would you risk everything for a solution to a mystery? Or is it the normal way to react? Blink gave me a lot of things to think about.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley!

BLINK was, overall, great.

On the one hand, I had a story that I didn't really relate to. It felt a little heavy-handed from time to time, the writing wasn't that spectacular and it dragged a little bit in the second half. I wished we'd spent more time with Wren before *it* all began, and I felt just a little bit disappointed by the ending.

On the other hand, though, I had the feeling of a brand new adventure on every page. The art style is simply incredible, and the creative use of panels, symmetry & asymmetry and color added value that the story itself could not and then some. Some moments were actually truly unsettling, especially in the first half.

It felt reminiscent of House of Leaves at first, with a very Orwellian twist. I'm not sure whether I like that combination or not but regardless, I had a really good time reading this and absorbing the visuals.

4.5/5
I knew I had to read this one, because I loved Test. The only thing about this, is the description is misleading. I wouldn’t call this a found footage horror story. I had fun reading this! I will say the characters were very underdeveloped, and I could’ve used more background information, but the art, premise, and dialogue make up for it very well! I was especially stunned by the creative use of the panels on some pages. Overall, this is gorgeous!

Unrelated to the review: I will say, if you’re one of my friends on here who likes The Magnus Archives, this book is VERY “The Eye”.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher!

A book intriguing from the blurb and the coverart, but unfortunately leaving you with more questions than answers (and not in the "I'd love more of this" way). The artwork was good and the plot felt promising, with a chilling premise. Sadly if all felt too jumbled and jumpy and like the story was lacking a thread to connect everything together. While the story/plot did come together, it lacked the cohesion which would have made this more enjoyable (and less frustrating - I was glad in the end that it was just a short read).

Darkly surreal, Blink will keep you guessing with each turn of the page. Personally, I think I would have preferred reading this as a serialized experience as opposed to sitting down and devouring the graphic novel all in one. That said there was a lot to sink your teeth into. There were some interesting thoughts around the commercializing of daily life via reality TV. It covers how cult like mentalities can develop and get out of hand. It deals with the general human desire to understand where you came from no matter how old you are.

A very interesting, quick read. I really loved all of the artwork and I could definitely see this idea being adapted into some type of horror short, like in an anthology series like Black Mirror.