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This made absolutely no sense at all. There was no character development, just a plot that whipped from one ridiculous situation to another.

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What a cliffhanger ending! Visually the book is wonderful, paired with a sarcastic pumpkin...what is not to love?! I am certainly obtaining a copy of this for the library.

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"Third Shift Society: Volume One" is a mind-bending journey, blending stunning artwork with an epic science fiction narrative. The intricate artwork brings the imaginative worlds to life, while the compelling storyline keeps you hooked from start to finish. Whether you're a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, or both, "Third Shift Society: Volume One" is a must-read masterpiece that earns its five-star rating with flying colors!

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It's definitely an enjoyable read! A webtoon worth being published and put on a shelf.

I'm always a fan of bascially an under dog like Ellie, an ordinary girl being thrown into a supernatural word that she knows nothing of and that we as a reader can explore with her. Especially if it's about crime cases that the protagonist needs to help solve.

Ellie's new boss in this story is a Jack-o-Lantern headed man named Ichabod, who knows of her recently discovered psychic powers and offers her a job to fight monsters and solve cases - the usual fun adventure for a webtoon.

The art style is solid and fun, and even tho Ichabod doesn't have a real human face, he is very expressive with his words and body lanaguage, definitely my favourite character throughout.

All in all I find the first volume Third Shift Society a good beginning for a series. There is room for improvement like with any first volume but overall it's without a doubt a very entertaining story for a foggy afternoon.

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Third Shift Society is a fun paranormal graphic novel that follows Ellie and the pumpkin man through their encounters with monsters from the beyond. Very much plot-oriented, Volume 1 is consists of a series of episodes that are loosely connected. It very much has the vibe of a 30-minute TV show where each episode stands on its own.

Some of the transitions in the first half are jarring, and it took me a while to get sucked in. Stakes that span more than one chapter show up in the second half of this volume, at which point I became more invested.

There is no love story in this volume, but it looks like it’s setting up for that storyline for the next volume. I’ll look forward to reading it too.

Thank you, Webtoon Unscrolled and the team who created Third Shift Society, for this free Netgalley ARC.

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I would give this a 3.5 stars. I did enjoy the art style and the premise of the story, but it did kind of feel a little all over the place at times, but I do think that I would be continuing on with other volumes in the story.

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Ichabod being a detective protecting the city is a fun sleepy hollow twist. The characters are well developed and the artwork is gorgeous. Definitely worth a read!

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This was such a fun read! The world was engaging and the art was perfect.

I can't wait to start collecting this series and get to know the characters even more.

Thanks so much to WEBTOON Unscrolled for access to an E-ARC of Third Shift Society!

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Gah! I saw this and thought I’d give it a try and I am so glad I did. Such an awesome paranormal investigation comic. Ichobad and Ellie are hilarious and adorable and the rest of their friends add character to the story. I read this volume and then had to continue to read the story in Webtoons. The illustrations are phenomenal and the storyline flows very well. The cliffhangers leave you grasping for more. I applaud the author for creating a riveting and suspenseful story. Can’t wait to read more!


Thank you NetGalley for gifting me a copy of this volume to review!

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Thank you NetGalley and Wattpad Webtoon Book Group for this arc .

I absolutely adore everything about this graphic novel. It was so very much up my alley of content. I loved all the supernatural elements, and how the powers were explained. The mysteries/ cases they had were very entertaining and interesting. The characters in this graphic novel are very well thought out, and I adore their development. The art is phenomenal, and detailed in just the right ways. Will absolutely be buying this when it comes out.

The only thing that made this hard to read was the Wattpad Webtoons splayed across every page, I do understand why it was there with it being an arc, but it was VERY distracting and made some pages hard to read

5 stars

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I didn't even finish this whole book. Why? Cause I immediately loved all aspects of it and went right to Webtoons to read the rest of the webisodes. I love the what I think is a slow-burn romance between Ichabod and Ellie as well as all the paranormal entities they've encountered, friend or foe. The artwork is very smooth and attractive to the eye and could translate very well to an animated series (I hope).

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So cute! I loved the dynamic, and how the two became partners. For those who love lighthearted, spooky mysteries about the paranormal. I flew through this and had the time of my life. Beyond excited for volume 2!

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Loved the art and concept of this one! Deff leaves off on a cliffhanger that makes you need the next vol immediately!! Will keep this on my radar interested to see what happens between Ellie and Ichabod!!

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I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. It has a quirky sense of humor, mystery, and heart. The volume includes a variety of individual stories (cases), while having ongoing plot as well. The characters are likeable and intriguing. I also love the art style. Quite curious for the tale to continue!

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WOW! This is the perfect paranormal murder mystery graphic novel!

Synopsis: Third Shift Society is a webtoon centering this woman named Ellie who has a hard time finding a job that's a good fit for her. She accidentally finds out that she has latent psychic powers when trying to defend a Paranormal Detective with a head of a Jack-o-Lantern from a monster. She gets roped into being his partner. And the fun begins!

I loved all the fantastic artwork, great action scenes, and the multiple narrative plot points, some being heart felt. This was one of the more complex webtoons I've read with lots of dialogue and characters. This is perfect for paranormal lovers who like ghosts, monsters, vampires, and more! I am looking forward to the second volume and recommend this to anyone who likes webtoons. It also kind of reminds me of Sleepy Hallow and Ghostbusters mixed with vampires. I loved it.

Thank you to Netgalley, Meredith Moriarty, and Webtoon for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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If you are a fan of Lockwood & Co. and Sleepy Hallow this is for you.

Okay so a review. In the beginning her friend ask how much money she needs to cover rent and things she say $200, which felt like such a low sum.. then later on she just so happens to have powers that she didn't know about a bit cliché but I respect it. the paper knight was a cool enemy, and I love that the pumpkin guy's name is Ichabod so it leans in to sleepy hallow side.

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I loved this! The artwork is absolutely stunning and I wanted more as soon as I finished. Very engaging and interesting read!

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Third Shift Society follows a normal girl with very few job-applicable skills, an unfinished degree, and student loans (Ellie) who's just trying to make it through life when she meets a paranormal detective with a pumpkin for a head (Ichabod) who offers her a job after she saves him with her previously unknown psychic abilities. I loved the overall vibe of this webtoon/book the character design for Ichabod and the cover really got me at a glace. Ellie is your typical clumsy girl trope but I laughed at her reactions when meeting different paranormal beings.

Umm… Is your head really a pumpkin?

The pacing of this really threw me off though, it felt like we were jumping the timeline too much and I kept getting lost on where we were in the story. I would have enjoyed it a lot more if we had a more fleshed out training arc and explanation between a lot of the earlier scenes. It felt like it was coming together a lot more towards the end with Oberon and Alice so I would be interested in seeing where the author goes with the storyline.

Thank you to Netgalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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In full transparency, I struggled to get into this at first. Not because I didn’t think the concept was interesting, but because the plot came out of nowhere. This random supernatural being offers a job and she accepts, but besides a couple of flashbacks we don’t get much of the training, which I think is crucial for them as partners now. It helps us as readers get to know how close Ellie and Ichabod become through developing their skills and working as a team. I was also worried each chapter/section would be just another short anecdote about their adventures but towards the end when Oberon and Alice are introduced we really start to dive into an actual plot line for our characters to follow. I can’t wait to read more on Webtoon because as of that cliff hanger, there is no way I can wait for volume two!

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Awesome graphic novel premise and characters! The "cases" move quickly, but the introduction to this new spooky world is more gradual and very interesting. Our MCs definitely have a spark between them, but it's not explored very much and is kept in the background. Overall, beautiful art and a captivating storyline!

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