This was such a sweet story-the characters were great, the storyline was good, and I enjoyed the artwork. I saw the plot-twist coming, but in a good way. I will definitely be adding this to the library collection.

This was awfully cute coming from an adult reader’s perspective. I think the younger teen it seems to be aimed for will find it a fun adventure if they like fantasy. Fairly wholesome story so unless it’s a parent who is overly tense about what their teen reads there’s nothing content wise to object to. Maelstrom and Twigs are a likeable pair of main characters and I did really like that it is a stand alone.

I loved this! The drawing style is delightful and I really loved Maelstrom as character. I laughed out loud so many times and then probably cried just as many before laughing again. Genuinely a great story with a great message. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun graphic novel to add to their collection!

A beautifully illustrated middle-grade graphic novel about family, legacies, choices, and destiny. Despite the potentially-weighty subject matter, the tone stays mostly light. The plot makes joyful use of middle grade fantasy tropes and the art is an absolute delight.

I really enjoyed this book! It was a lot of fun, even though the end was pretty predictable. The art was engaging and full of energy, and the characters were all interesting.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

I adored this graphic novel and have added it to my list of books to purchases. This is a story about fate, destiny and whether or not you can change it. The story also is about found family. There where many twists and turns that made it fun to read. The characters where well written and fun to see bounce off of each other. I adore the interaction between Maelstrom and Twig they are adorable together. Maelstrom is a little mischiefs chaos germile. Your never quite sure if he is going to do a harmless prank or something that could cause some real damage. (think Loki from the MCU) Twig is the hero who isn't sure if she can live up to the expectations everyone has of her, including those she has for herself, but she is going to do her best. Anise is the grumpy parent of the trio and I wish we had gotten to see more of her interacting with the other two.

The art style is bright and the world has be constructed so that it feels lived in, like we are seeing moment in time of a place that has existed before and will continue to exist after this story is over.

The art style, characters, and world where remonicent of Disney's The Owl House, if you liked that show or others like it definitely give this graphic novel a look!

This reminded me of Steven Universe if you mixed in a little of that one really famous Cartoon Network show that I do not know the name of. If you are looking for that vibe, pick this up.

this was honestly so sick i loved it so much! i love the art style and vibes and it was just overall a great time! yes yes yes so adding it to the collection

This was fun - obviously we knew the basic story beats kind of throughout (who the evil queen really is, that Maelstrom would come into his own with the resistance, and that we’d get a happy ending) but it’s a lot of the little details that really sold me on the story. Maelstrom’s relationship with his shape-shifting and how he feels about needing to disguise himself vs the freedom of playing with how he presents himself is huge in a very quiet way (and very symbolic of the queer experience, even if we don’t put any official labels on it). Also the difference in how Maelstrom and Twiggs view “a legendary hero” and how even small acts of heroism are really important. Then of course there is Anise’s complex relationship with magic, duty, and her past.

Thank you to netgalley for the ARC!

This was cute and fun! I love the art style, and the surge of more fantasy in this genre. It has fun and likeable main characters, and dynamic styles for each page illustration. Great work!

This was a fun, quick read that was a bit lacking in plot, but greatly made up for that with great characters and a fantastic art style. Maelstrom, half-demon prince seeking a break from boredom, and Twig, supposedly the chosen hero fated to stop the queen's reign (a necromancer and Maelstrom's mother), form an unlikely alliance when the two meet and get swept into revolutionary activities aimed at overthrowing Mael's mom. This plot point felt rather peripheral though, as the focus of the plot seemed to be more on the characters and Mael and Twig's budding friendship. The dialogue is fun and snappy, not going too much in to either extreme, making it feel smooth and more realistic. The art style was my favorite part, a perfect mix of stylish and bright colors. Overall, I did enjoy reading this, even if the plot wasn't the strongest.

This was a vibrant and engaging graphic novel. It would work perfectly for young fans of Steven Universe.

Heartwarming action packed fantasy about an evil demon prince who joined the rebellion against his evil queen mother who’s been reigning with terror for 2 decades. He has ulterior motives at first but he learned a lot of new things along the journey. The twist was good, I didn’t expect it coming even though it’s quite obvious. It’s nice overall.

Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

“Anywhere you go, that’ll be home to me.”

This was so freaking CUTE!! Maelstrom was adorable and I loved his antics throughout the book. Twigs was awesome too. Strong and ready to protect everyone with a soft heart. They were the best team with Anise and the others.

The art was so colorful and well done. I’ll have to see more from this creator. I also didn’t expect to be invested so much in the actual story. Seeing the prince of evil join the good guys and seeing how happy he was just made my heart smile.

The scene when Maelstrom and Twigs were at the ball had me giggling and kicking my feet. They had such a nice moment. This is such a heartwarming graphic novel and the end had me tearing up. Deff recommend if you like stories with queer themes and sweet characters.

An entertaining, comedic, and unexpectedly heartfelt story with wonderful queer undertones! While Maelstrom, Twigs, and Sir Anise were such easily likable characters from the start, I really loved seeing them grow for the better as they learned from each other. I mean - “Anywhere you go…that’ll be home to me.” Screaming, crying, throwing up. This graphic novel had me feeling EMOTIONS. Genuinely a fantastic story about choosing your path in life - and your family. 10/10.

I love a good hero/villain team-up, and this one hit the mark! Maelstrom was hilarious, with a fun, engaging voice and art style. It definitely lived up to the Adventure Zone comp, but I think it'd also appeal to fans of Star Vs The Forces of Evil, Steven Universe, and Hazbin Hotel. Super fun.

In this story we get to meet Maelstrom, a bored prince who is looking for something exciting. Along comes the Hero of Virtue to free the country of his mother's rule. Sadly, she's not quite ready. Maelstrom decides to help her embrace her full potential by joining the resistance-only so that he can have a more epic story of how evil can overcome good. Maelstrom: A Prince of Evil is a beautifully drawn and compelling story. The character design is beautiful and story well paced. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this!

This was so cute! I love that Maelstrom reminds me of a lot of different chaotic good villains in some of my favorite media. They're such a trouble making cutie.