Curse of the Chosen vol. 1
A Matter of Life and Death & A Game Without Rules
By Alexis Deacon | Publisher: Flying Eye Books Ltd.
About the book
Reprinting Alexis Deacon's Geis Vol. I: A Matter of Life and Death and Geis Vol. 2: A Game Without Rules in a brand-new format with a stunning new cover.
\"Fans of high fantasy, especially those who have read the adventures of a certain boy wizard and now want something with more teeth to it, will enjoy this book.\"
—STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
“Tangled forests, deserts, bat-filled caverns, rivers, and medieval towns are rendered in loose brushwork with clumps of gorgeous detail, a meeting of Maurice Sendak and Pieter Bruegel.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
“Readers will give themselves over to the dreamlike, immersive narrative.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Utterly fascinating.”
—Youth Services Book Reviews
“Gorgeously drawn and full of characters to root for—and against.
—Slate, Slate's 10 Favorite Comics of 2016
“An engrossing fantasy tale that manages the neat trick of seeming both familiar and fresh.”
—The AV Club
“This first volume in an anticipated trilogy is a lightning paced, tragic, and gripping start; readers will eagerly await the next outing.”
—STARRED REVIEW, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
\"a genuinely exciting fantasy book, with interesting characters and plot...I was turning every page as fast as I could just to see whatever happened next!\"
—Comics Vs. The World
\"Easily the best thing I’ve read all year without doubt....you will lose all sense of time and place while reading.\"
—11 O'Clock Comics
“The best thing published this year […] Like Squid Game in a fantasy setting.” —11 O’Clock Comics podcast
After an evil sorceress casts a spell, a community is sent into a tailspin, fighting for survival. Book one of the mind-bending graphic novel series, featuring gripping action, supernatural mystery, and magical fantasy worlds where fifty souls battle in a contest to become the ruler of an island. A stunning fantasy epic unlike any other!
Editions of Curse of the Chosen vol. 1
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781910620830
Read an Excerpt
Reprinting Alexis Deacon's Geis Vol. I: A Matter of Life and Death and Geis Vol. 2: A Game Without Rules in a brand-new format with a stunning new cover.
\"Fans of high fantasy, especially those who have read the adventures of a certain boy wizard and now want something with more teeth to it, will enjoy this book.\"
—STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
“Tangled forests, deserts, bat-filled caverns, rivers, and medieval towns are rendered in loose brushwork with clumps of gorgeous detail, a meeting of Maurice Sendak and Pieter Bruegel.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
“Readers will give themselves over to the dreamlike, immersive narrative.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Utterly fascinating.”
—Youth Services Book Reviews
“Gorgeously drawn and full of characters to root for—and against.
—Slate, Slate's 10 Favorite Comics of 2016
“An engrossing fantasy tale that manages the neat trick of seeming both familiar and fresh.”
—The AV Club
“This first volume in an anticipated trilogy is a lightning paced, tragic, and gripping start; readers will eagerly await the next outing.”
—STARRED REVIEW, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
\"a genuinely exciting fantasy book, with interesting characters and plot...I was turning every page as fast as I could just to see whatever happened next!\"
—Comics Vs. The World
\"Easily the best thing I’ve read all year without doubt....you will lose all sense of time and place while reading.\"
—11 O'Clock Comics
“The best thing published this year […] Like Squid Game in a fantasy setting.” —11 O’Clock Comics podcast
After an evil sorceress casts a spell, a community is sent into a tailspin, fighting for survival. Book one of the mind-bending graphic novel series, featuring gripping action, supernatural mystery, and magical fantasy worlds where fifty souls battle in a contest to become the ruler of an island. A stunning fantasy epic unlike any other!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Curse of the Chosen vol. 1 about?
Reprinting Alexis Deacon's Geis Vol. I: A Matter of Life and Death and Geis Vol. 2: A Game Without Rules in a brand-new format with a stunning new cover.
\"Fans of high fantasy, especially those who have read the adventures of a certain boy wizard and now want something with more teeth to it, will enjoy this book.\"
—STARRED REVIEW, School Library Journal
“Tangled forests, deserts, bat-filled caverns, rivers, and medieval towns are rendered in loose brushwork with clumps of gorgeous detail, a meeting of Maurice Sendak and Pieter Bruegel.”
—Publisher’s Weekly
“Readers will give themselves over to the dreamlike, immersive narrative.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Utterly fascinating.”
—Youth Services Book Reviews
“Gorgeously drawn and full of characters to root for—and against.
—Slate, Slate's 10 Favorite Comics of 2016
“An engrossing fantasy tale that manages the neat trick of seeming both familiar and fresh.”
—The AV Club
“This first volume in an anticipated trilogy is a lightning paced, tragic, and gripping start; readers will eagerly await the next outing.”
—STARRED REVIEW, Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
\"a genuinely exciting fantasy book, with interesting characters and plot...I was turning every page as fast as I could just to see whatever happened next!\"
—Comics Vs. The World
\"Easily the best thing I’ve read all year without doubt....you will lose all sense of time and place while reading.\"
—11 O'Clock Comics
“The best thing published this year […] Like Squid Game in a fantasy setting.” —11 O’Clock Comics podcast
After an evil sorceress casts a spell, a community is sent into a tailspin, fighting for survival. Book one of the mind-bending graphic novel series, featuring gripping action, supernatural mystery, and magical fantasy worlds where fifty souls battle in a contest to become the ruler of an island. A stunning fantasy epic unlike any other!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Curse of the Chosen vol. 1?
Graphic novels, Comic books, Manga, Cartoons > Comics (Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga etc): genres > Graphic novel / Comic book / Manga: Fantasy, esoteric
Where can I read a sample of Curse of the Chosen vol. 1?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781910620830
Is Curse of the Chosen vol. 1 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Curse of the Chosen
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Curse of the Chosen vol. 1?
Alexis Deacon
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Curse of the Chosen vol. 1 is available as paperback(ISBN 9781910620830)
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