I am always looking for new graphic novels to add to my TBR. And as someone who doesn’t have that much experience with Webtoons, I was intrigued in Hovergirls. I love the idea of cousins who end up becoming a crime fighting duo! Keep reading this book review of Hovergirls for my full thoughts.
Summary
Jalissa and Kim Vasquez are cousins who move to the city of Los Aguaceros together. Kim dreams of becoming a famous model and fashion designer, while Jalissa is just trying to hold herself together after a breakdown the year before.
When a curious incident on the beach leaves them with supernatural powers and monsters start attacking the city, Kim decides that using their powers to stop them is the perfect way for them to become famous. But being heroes isn’t as easy as it seems–and Los Aquaceros is in more danger than they imagine.
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
Hovergirls, the Webtoon sensation, is gorgeous. There’s a beautiful attention to the shading, to the softness, and the color palette. It’s a work of art in and of itself and I can see the art being gorgeous in prints! I had to remind myself to keep reading sometimes after I got carried away with the art! Back to the story. Hovergirls is a story that balances crime fighting and friendship. I loved the relationship between Jalissa and Kim. You can see the differences in personality, their history, and their love for each other. While I wish we got a bit more insight into their past (we do it’s just a bit too late for me), I resonated with Kim.
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But that was a bit frustrating because I really liked her, but I feel like we didn’t get enough character detail or development for Kim. Hovergirls has all these elements I love – crime fighting, fantastical powers, cousin dynamics – but I just needed a bit more. At the end, there’s quite a deal of story about the crime fighting and the magical entities – which I think sets up the future – but I wish we had a bit more space for their interactions in the first half. I wanted to see a bit more about each Jalissa and Kim. I ended and was left wanting to see more of their characters.
If you’re looking for a speculative fiction graphic novel with gorgeous art, I’d recommend you pick up Hovergirls. It has cute moments of cousin dynamics and love and I can see why it was a hit! Find Hovergirls on Goodreads, Storygraph, Amazon, Bookshop.org, & Blackwells.