Monstress, Vol. 8: Inferno by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda

 Monstress, Vol. 8: Inferno by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda-208 pages

⭐⭐⭐☆☆

Maika Halfwolf and Zinn, the Old God living in her, are trapped with Kippa and Red in the prison for the Old Gods. They must find a way out and make Maika whole again (awaken her) in order to save their world. This will be easier said than done. I liked this one, but not as much as the earlier entries in the series. It's as beautifully drawn as ever, but I didn't connect with the story quite as much. Overall, I'm still very much enjoying the series and will probably read the next one. 

Monstress, Vol. 7 by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda

 Monstress, Vol. 7 by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda-175 pages

⭐⭐⭐⭐✫

Maika has been betrayed by Tuya, the Baroness, of the Dusk court. The Dusk court want Maika's power for themselves and don't trust her with it. Revelations abound in this seventh volume. I continue to enjoy reading this series and eagerly anticipate the release of the next volume. 

Monstress Vol. 6 by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda

 Monstress Vol. 6 by Marjorie Liu and Sana Takeda-184 pages

⭐⭐⭐⭐✫

I continue to enjoy reading through this series. It is so well drawn and I like the story. Maika Halfwolf and her allies are now in the midst of a war between Arcanics and humans and the different courts. Maika summons her grandmother, the Wolf Queen, in the midst of the battle for Ravenna. Maika is steadily embracing who she really is and the presence of Zinn, the Old God who's paired with her blood. I look forward to reading the next volume and the release of the 8th volume next month. 

Monstress, Volume Four: The Chosen by Marjorie M. Liu and Sana Takeda

 Monstress, Volume Four: The Chosen by Marjorie M. Liu and Sana Takeda-167 pages

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭒

Maika Halfwolf stumbles onto her father while chasing after the little fox, Kippa, and her kidnappers. It turns out her father had Kippa kidnapped to draw Maika to him. She learns more about her childhood and about Zinn, the Old God living inside her. Her father leads a previously unrevealed court, the Blood Court. He intends to rule over the known world (Arcanics, humans, and Ancients alike). Will Maika ally with her father? Will she defy him and go her own way? The big question still remains: can Maika save the known world from total, utter destruction? I continue to enjoy reading this series and intend to read the next volume, for sure. I give this four out of five stars.

Monstress, Vol. 3: Haven by Marjorie M. Liu and Sana Takeda

 Monstress, Vol. 3: Haven by Marjorie M. Liu and Sana Takeda-168 pages 

⭐⭐⭐⭐✫

Maika Halfwolf continues her journey to find answers. Her journey takes her to Pontus, a neutral nation, for safe haven. However, Maika figures out that it may not be as safe as she thought. She finds more answers about who she is and who Zinn is. Kippa (little fox) is kidnapped and Maika orders Corvin to find her. Maika may be the key to saving the world (Arcanics, Ancients, and humans alike) from total destruction. War between all the factions is very close now, though. I continue to enjoy reading through this graphic novel series. 

Monstress, Vol. 2: The Blood by Marjorie M. Liu and Sana Takeda

Monstress, Vol. 2: The Blood by Marjorie M. Liu and Dana Takeda-149 pages

I am really starting to get into this story. Maika Halfwolf continues to search for answers about who she is and how her mother died. She is also seeking answers to what is inside her. This search takes her to the Isle of Bones where she meets an Ancient, the Blood Fox. He's been imprisoned at the Isle of Bones for decades and seeks freedom in exchange for the answers Maika seeks. Who is Maika and what is the power contained within her? I would rate this 4 out of 5 stars and I'm intrigued to continue reading more of this story.