I really like the concept of the book and I really loved the illustrations! The world building was straight to the point and was explained well. The background of the main character was also clear from the start, so you understand her motivations. However, the story was a bit rushed in my opinion. The story stayed at superficial level and I think there could have been done more with the world setup. Likewise the relationships felt a bit forced and there was no depth to it.

Nocean is a wholesome heartwarming story about two young girls who strive to make changes in a world that has succumb to climate change disasters.

It's a highly character driven story. These characters evolve as the story continues. The panels are work of arts. From the art style to the colours chosen, it immerses you into this beautiful world Efa has created.

I wasn't able to get to this one read before it expired so I had to wait to read it. It was a little confusing and I wasn't really able to get into it. If I can find it in a physical format I may give it another try.

I really enjoyed this dystopian comic about these two futuristic "Robin Hoods" in a future where the ocean now Nocean has swallowed up cities after the melting of the ice caps. I love a rebellion against a dictatorship, and I'd love to read more of this story. I want to see where it goes.

Beautiful artwork, but the story was lacking. I am interested in seeing more about this world because the concept of the world being mostly ocean is so interesting.

Nocean is a dystopian graphic novel about an orphan who wants to join the resistance and fight the unfair system. It is a very short graphic novel, but it's enough to introduce us to the story.

I enjoyed it, it has adventure and a really nice friendship between two girls that wants to survive, but it was a bit rushed for my taste. I think it could deepen a lot more into the society, systema and the corruption, also it would have been nice to know more about the tech in this dystopian world.

The art style was nice, it reminded me a little bit of <i>Saga</i>, so if you liked that graphic novel and want something shorter and without so much violence, i recommend this!

This graphic novel was giving me EVERYTHING I want from dystopian!

It had elements of Arcane, Mirror's Edge, Remember Me and so many other fantastic examples.

If you're looking for a diverse scifi with elements of family, conspiracy and loss, this is the one!

CW: Police brutality, death of family members, gun violence

I got this on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review!

This was a pretty fast first volume! I love a good dystopian, and this universe has everything I like: technology, governments and private companies that screws over the people, rich vs poor vs very poor and rebel groups. Loved the found family vibes too!

The biggest thing that pulled the rating down for me was that it has so little actual world-building. I wish it had spent more time in the beginning (or even throughout) on showcasing the world-building and the everyday lives and struggles of the people! It makes it hard for the reader to sympatize and root for rebel / terrorist groups when you dont really know what they are actually fighting for other than access to water! I guess things felt a bit superficial and only on surface level.

Will check out Vol 2 when it comes out tho, and hope that improves the world-building!

This was an okay read. I loved the found family aspect and enjoyed the art style. Tackling the topic of climate change is difficult but I think was done well.

However, I found the story to be a bit jumpy and confusing, the main idea was clear but I feel that it wasn’t really executed very well. It was over very quickly but I found myself forgetting details of what I’d just read. There was a lot of info dumping at the beginning which felt a bit like an overload. The pacing just didn’t seem right.

I just couldn’t immerse myself in the story and found myself struggling to keep reading, even thought it was so short. I am gutted as I was really excited about this graphic novel. It just wasn’t for me and the only thing I can rate it positively for is the found family and the attempt to tackle such a prominent issue.

Thank you to the publisher for this review copy.

I was super keen for this as I’m a sucker for a dystopian world.
In Nocean the world has flooded, and water covers most of the land as a result of climate change. The government now has strict control leading to pockets of unrest.

Unfortunately, this wasn’t quite as good as I wanted it to be and felt a little bit lacking. This seemed a bit rush and some dialog was undercooked.
The themes throughout are good and I hope everything will be development a bit more in later volumes.

The artwork is stunning!

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you NetGalley for this gifted copy.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel - it dealt with topical issues as well as having common themes of friendship and loyalty at it’s heart. Really exciting that there may be more books to follow!

Teen-friendly dystopia set in a future city that has been impacted by water wars, environmental exodus and refugees, and more. Once witness to her mother being killed in an attempt to break The System, Atari finds some terrorists/freedom fighters whose policies she can get on board with. Or, at least she thinks she can… This seemed a bit too blunt, pat and obvious to really stand out for me – it's blunt in its message, the ending is pat and the friendship between the two title characters is so obviously on the cards you do turn these pages looking for anything subtle in vain. But they are readable as you go.

A real look into what could become of the planet if we don’t save our environment. Fast paced and action packed, easily to devour in one sitting. Would recommend to anyone.

This comic had beautiful art, but I struggled with the large amount of text on each page. It just felt a bit cramped. There is a chance that this had to do with the format I read it in: digital copy via the Netgalley app on my phone.

It ultimately felt a bit short. I think the length made huge parts of it feel rushed. Maybe if it was a bit longer, certain moments wouldn't have felt brushed over or skipped.

At times the dialogue felt awkward or unnatural. I'm not exactly sure why that was, but it could have been because the author was trying to squeeze as much content as possible into only a few pages.

A decent story, but I wish more time had been given to this portion of it.

Thank you Netgalley and Europe Comics for a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

The graphics are beautiful! The cover alone is why I wanted to read this graphic novel! Overall the plot is great. It covers the hard topic of not agreeing with the government and wanting to stand up for ourself. However I had an issue with Tika (and the fox storyline). I had to go back and see if I missed something. It totally jumped from one thing to another. But overall I enjoyed it!

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for this honest review.

The art was probably the strongest part of this book, both lush and vibrant. Unfortunately, the story was lacking. Too rushed for me to connect with the characters and understand the decisions, often times drastic, which they made. This story would probably have benefitted greatly had it been lengthened and spread across several volumes, giving us more time to properly connect with the characters and the world.

Nocean is a gorgeous, lush and emotional story about a world much like our own, where corporations rule supreme and the average citizen is dehumanized to death. Nocean is a light of hope in a dystopia that seems hopeless.

I really loved the art in this! The story was so so for me, I liked the idea but wasn’t convinced by the execution. But that might just be the translation. Idk. I’m tired of the theme in media now where people demanding change are always portrayed as violent.

Nocean is an intriguing look at a world where pollution has taken over the oceans and the government - Systema - has zoned the population into socioeconomic divisions. It tells the story of Atari, a young woman trying to find the way to bring about a better future, without losing herself and her humanity. It is a story of finding yourself, finding family in a world full of loss, and the fight for a better tomorrow. The art is beautiful and clear, the pacing is great, and the story development is very effective. I look forward to reading another volume.

The illustration style is the most captivating thing about Nocean - it is just stunning. The characters are so unique, light and shadows fall just right, the character's outfits are super creative in an up cycled, post-apocalyptic fashion kind of way. And the author quotes Ursula LeGuin.
I would have liked to see a bit more of their world building in order to explore the environmental and historical context in more depth. In all, this is a very short graphic novel, 64 pages, including cover, copyright, and blank pages - which quite surprised me. Nevertheless, I imagine this might be the first volume in a larger series.