I agree with the other reviewer that the pacing was too fast. However, as this is the first issue and the goal is to serve more as a catchy prologue, I feel Juvenile has achieved that.

In this story about a dystopian virus outbreak, teenagers are sent to facilities for treatment before the virus ultimately consumes them. When Max, the newest patient, arrives at the treatment center, new information comes to light that makes Sara and the others wonder about the truth behind the virus.

I hope the next volumes have more backstory into the history and current state of the world and slow down a bit. That said, I enjoyed the story and the facial expressions and color compositions were well thought out, particularly the final scene, rainbow against grey.

I also hope to dive further into the characters as we haven't had a good chance to get to know them.

Actual rating: 3.5

The premise was really interesting, but the pacing was way too fast. Both the big revelation and the romance happened so quickly that there was no real build-up. I barely even noticed when attraction turned into romance.

That said, it was still a fun read with some genuinely funny dialogue. Sara, her brother, and other teenagers are locked up in El Castillo, a facility where “troubled” youths are treated as patients. They’re told they have a juvenile virus and must take medications and undergo surgeries to survive, but a new patient’s arrival exposes the truth. I didn’t really feel the mysteriousness of the newcomer, but the story had potential.

I finished it in under 20 minutes, and while it was a fast ride, I’m excited to see what’s next for these characters!

*I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a fair and unbiased review*