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I‘m so excited about this! I didn‘t read it all in one sitting which is really rare for me with GNs. Could just be because I read it in bed with a migraine, but I think it‘s because there was a lot to take in. The storyline is compelling and I can‘t wait to read the next installment! And the art style is sharp, filled with deep colors, and characters with incredibly expressive faces.

There are my picks for round 10 #lmpbc kids/ya graphic novels. Let me know what you think! 🙂

Wooow this was epic!! I love anything and everything Scott Westerfeld works on and this was no exception. The writing, art, plot, characters everything in this was awesome!! I flew through this and have no complaints. I hope he does more work like this!

The book was very intriguing, exciting, and fun to read. The artwork was very colorful and nice.

I love this graphic novel! Super cool/creepy concept and awesome/weird art! I‘m very intrigued and ready for more! I have so many questions!

In this dystopian graphic novel, some sort of accident has happened, and everything within the area is called the “spill zone,” where bodies dangle mid-air, animals are mutated, and neon colors abound. Addison explores covertly and takes photographs of the devastation. The artwork reflects the tone of the story, with sharp lines and a varied color palette. I wish it had not been left so open-ended, but I guess I‘ll just have to read book 2.

Back to work! I‘m the county‘s middle/high summer school librarian this year! Here are some newly purchased books to process. I might borrow a couple to read too! #summerschool #teachersofLitsy

#tbt to a few weeks ago when I sent these books to two now-fifteen-years-old, one of whom has already gotten his learner‘s permit! *valiantly trying not to get weepy again* The other opted to go surfing that day instead, so at least I made one correct choice!

Starts in mid-stream which amps up the excitement. Equal parts creepy and sweet, visually unexpected. And we love a strong female lead around here

I flew through this graphic novel that I had definitely picked up on a whim from the library! Went into this without knowing much, only that I‘ve seen it around a bunch and I absolutely loved it! The artwork is lush and beautiful, and the mysterious Spill Zone with all its creepy denizens really intrigued me. Can‘t wait to check out the next one!

#31bookpics day 13 #mysterious @howjessreads What the heck is going on in the spill zone? The only thing I do know is that I need to get the next one from the library!

Not bad, but not really compelling me to pick up the next one.

#graphicnovel

My 5 words are:
• Eclectic
• Inspiring
• Fun
• Educational
• Fulfilling

@Mitch
#50kreadinglifegiveaway

Can‘t wait to read the sequel!

Great story. 📖 Excellent artwork. 🎨

I found this by accident through my library's overdrive, and I'm so glad I read it. I'm excited now for the next one. If you like graphic novels and enjoy stories set in post-apocalyptic worlds, then give this one a try.

Wow. I loved the story and the art and the detail...can't wait until July 10th for the next one!

@Dana1084 @LitLogophile @Mrs_Organized_Chaos My package isn‘t going to be mailed till Wednesday Dana!!! I‘m sooooo sorry. I was eating while I was reading and spaghetti sauce spilled all over the book. I already got a new one I just need to transfer everything over. Any one ever have this or something similar happen? It‘s exactly what would happen to me. It‘s been that kind of week!!! Again I apologize! #LMPBC #GroupI

I absolutely LOVED this book! It is a graphic novel that is written so well that it sucks you in from page one and doesn't release you until the final page...yet makes you yearn for the next installment! Intense, eerie and just awesome!!

Happy furbaby...happy mommy! Lol! Really loving this book!!

#deathstare #letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon #speachbubblechallenge

More #sass attack from the spill done. #letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon #speachbubblechallenge

This is actually from book 2:the Broken Vow. It's not in litsy yet. But I would say this was a #sassattack. #letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon #speachbubblechallenge

*finds Volume 2 on Netgalley*
*sees download option (meaning I'm pre-approved)*
*runs around doing Muppet arms for full 30 seconds*

First book of the new year (finished last week). Scott Westerfeld talked about this book during a panel for SLJ's LibraryCon Live! (so many TBR additions!). It works so well as a graphic novel: Addison's increasingly difficult trips into the zone, the "conversations" between Lexa and Vespertine, the poor souls who were caught in the Spill. It was so good! I can't wait for the second volume, where I'm sure we'll get way more questions than answers.

A graphic novel (that is “to be continued“ grr) focusing on a young woman & what she does to support her younger sister, who has been traumatized by the events in the “Spill Zone”. Fans of dystopian and/or sci-fi narratives will enjoy this story.

I absolutely need the next volume and dammit it won‘t come out for a long time. Paranormal dystopiaaaaaa

Probably what one wants Book 1 to be- establish characters, show regular life, set up nemesis, and end on a cliff hanger. The problem is this is a $23 comic/book and not the first couple of comics. It has good artwork and it takes place where I live. I liked the doll character, but not much happens except establishment of book 2.

I can't say enough good things about this first installment. I need more!

Well this was deliciously creepy! A post-disaster (nuclear? paranormal?) dystopia and the young photographer who ventures back into the Spill Zone for her perfect shot... 📸

Wish I had realized before I started that this was only Part 1!

This graphic novel was the last book I read over the long weekend, finishing it late last night, and it is fantastic. I highly recommend it and can't wait for more details in volume two!

Creepy and awesome. I can't wait for the next installment! I've been looking for more excellent YA and Middle Grade graphic novels for my collection at school so I'll definitely be ordering this!
What other graphic novels would you recommend for grades 6-12?

Excellent graphic novel about a toxic spill zone ( the aftermath) with healthy doses of creepy and suspense. Can't wait for the second one
Above pic from #mösaicanada in Ottawa for #canada150

I haven't posted in what feels like forever... because I haven't been reading at all. I forgot that I had gone through a major reading slump during the beginning of my first pregnancy as well. I had also forgotten how badly I get hit with morning sickness...
Now that I've been on anti nausea meds for a week I'm feeling a little better - throwing up once or twice a day as opposed to 6 or 7x 😩 so I'm hoping to get through some easy reads before

If you like somewhat post-apocalyptic graphic novels.. Might I suggest Spill Zone. It's kinda creepy, kinda dark, but it had me hooked and I'm hoping the next part of the story won't take too long to get here! Seriously, this was far too quick a read, but I'm intiriged.

#spillzone #graphicnovel #scottwesterfeld #bookstagram

So good. I do didn't realize I was going to have to wait for more.

#Bookmail came while I was away.

#library #graphicnovel haul!

What a fun and mysterious ride! The Spill Zone used to be Poughkeepsie before something weird happened overnight. You're not supposed to go in there anymore but Addie sneaks in to take pictures of the odd creatures that survive there to make money to support her sister. Her sister who survived the Spill Zone and has a weird Raggedy Ann type doll. I love mine but thank goodness it's packed away because I'd be freaked AF by it now. Check this out!

Such an amazing graphic novel that takes post apocalyptic setting to a new artistic level. Love the story so far and the illustrations are amazing.

Free copy for honest review: Classic storytelling; crescendo to the end with a cliffhanger. I'll definitely wait for Vol 2 to be printed in hardback, as this is a beautiful edition. But I definitely would recommend for your next graphic novel, especially if you enjoy sci-fi thrillers.

Free copy for honest review: I picked up the first issue of Spill Zone on FCBD. Wish I hadn't since I won this beautiful copy from the publisher. It's a gorgeous graphic novel. I'm enjoying the story but the combo of an interesting plot and beautiful art just keeps the pages turning.

@violabrain This package was such a treat to come home to! I feel about this tote bag exactly the way #babyBash does: like I love it so much I want to eat it! 😁 Can't wait to read these books too. You did a great job!!! ☀️❤️☀️❤️☀️

#summersantagoespostal ☀️❤️☀️❤️☀️@BookishMarginalia #TalkWordytoMe

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Imaginative and rendered in colors that give each different environment in the story a distinct quality. The titular "spill zone" undoubtedly reminded me of the abandoned city of Pripyat and the Chernobyl disaster, but it added fantastic elements that gave this story a unique yet still frightful twist. Atmospheric and subtly suspenseful. Looking forward to what Mr. Westerfeld has in store for us in the coming volumes.

Like the premise. Nuclear fallout and living with the aftermath. Addison is quit resourceful for finding a way to support her little sister, even if it's illegal. Still trying to figure out the doll though. Good or evil? Not sure. Wish I had known it was a series... would have waited for the sequel to be closer to coming out. #yalit

This was great! I just wish that I had more right this second instead of having to wait for it! The story is very compelling and the illustrations are fantastic! Moar plz, Scott Westerfeld!!!

See my full review at LaceyDoesLit.Wordpress.Com!

P.s. I loved reading this so much!