Sea Serpent's Heir Book Two: Black Wave

by Mairghread Scott, Pablo Tunica (Artist)

Overview

"Enchanting, and dreamy. This book feels like a mash up between Hayao Miyazaki and Guillermo del Toro with its heart, mystery, and adventure.”

- TILLIE WALDEN (Spinning, On A Sunbeam, CLEMENTINE) "

The high-fantasy, high-seas adventure continues! Aella begins to embrace her dark side as she sets sail with her mother’s old crew to discover the secret of where she comes from...

The acclaimed YA fantasy graphic novel trilogy continues in this new chapter from the superstar team of Mairghread Scott (Star Wars: Resistance, Guardians of the Galaxy) and Pablo Tunica (TMNT Universe).

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534399938
Publisher:	Image Comics
Publication date:	09/12/2023
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	457,207
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.00(d)
Lexile:	HL360L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 18 Years

Editorial Reviews

The original, sketchy art style; vibrant colors; and panel-breaking effects create an engaging visual experience. Human and humanoid characters are diverse in appearance. This exciting sequel will engage both trilogy fans and newcomers alike.” — Kirkus

From the Publisher

2023-06-21
Aella has discovered that she is the reincarnation of the Black Wave, a world-devouring sea serpent called Xir—and with Xir’s power, she plans to take revenge on the Church of the First Light.

Two weeks after the conclusion of the first book, the story begins with Aella recovering from not only a battle, but from betrayal, the discovery of her connection to Xir, and the loss of her mother. When assassins attacked her ship, Aella decided to embrace her destiny as Xir, taking up the captain’s mantle left by her mother and vowing to avenge her death by destroying the Church of the First Light. Following her recovery, Aella and her crew set off to amass an army of pirates and mercenaries to take on their foe; their plan is to strike down the church’s monasteries and priests before they can send more killers after Aella. Whether this plan of revenge is more Aella’s or Xir’s remains to be seen, however. This story has a lightning-fast pace and doesn’t leave readers wanting. Each character has a unique voice, which translates gorgeously through facial expressions and body language. The original, sketchy art style; vibrant colors; and panel-breaking effects create an engaging visual experience. Human and humanoid characters are diverse in appearance.

This exciting sequel will engage both trilogy fans and newcomers alike. (summary of Book 1, maps) (Graphic fantasy. 12-16)

Kirkus Reviews