This graphic novel is definitely for older readers (16+) due to the themes and some of the more graphic (no pun intended) scenes which feature in it.

The art is beautiful and very detailed. The colours are well used to convey each sense of time and place (i.e. Kansas versus LA in the 1920s). Its not an 'easy' read in the emotional sense as it deals with themes of child abuse, emotional abuse (from her mother) and violence. However, it feels very authentic and tells an important story that is sadly all to believable.

⚠ Content Warnings: murder, rape, deception, drug abuse, physical abuse, emotional abuse + explicit graphics/drawings
⚠ Read if: you are a fan of old Hollywood conspiracies.

Anastasia is a graphic novel showing how sexual exploitation and deception factored celebrity fame. It was set in 1920s Hollywood, but unfortunately, we all know it is relevant until today.

This graphic novel is Rated 16+ I guess for the explicitly drawn artwork.

The art style was commendable, as well as the delivery of an effective story.

★★★★✩

I really enjoyed this graphic novel.
The story is really interresting, exploring sexual exploitation of women in Hollywood in the 20’s and 30’s.
The artwork is amazing as well, but it was a bit explicit at times, so if you don’t like that this might not be for you.

Anastasia tells the story of a small girl and her mother who dreams of her becoming an actress in order for them to have a better life. It is very dark and sadly-probably pretty realistic. The artwork was amazing and was able to express so much without having a lot of text. I would be interested in continuing this story.
TW: child abuse, violence, murder

One of the first Graphic Novels that I’ve read and I loved it! The art is beautiful and I want to reread it already!

This book explores the theme of sexual exploitation in Hollywood which sadly still has relevance today. It is a dark story and has some graphic images but the artwork is beautiful. I do feel it ended a bit too abruptly and I would love to see a positive light to Anastasia’s story in the next installment. Although it’s quite a topic heavy book, it highlights an important issue.

It's a dark story with beautiful artwork about the cost of being a star.

There was some graphic sexual violence. It was too much for me, and I almost put the book down without finishing it. I did finish it in the end, and while I'm curious where Anastasia's story will go from here, I think this series is just too violent for me.

Bleak, miserable, poignant; Lankosz's "Anastasia" is the story of the cost of dreams, the loss of innocence, the ontological emptiness that follows the exposure to trauma.

A sad timeless tale about the loss of innocence. Hope Anastasia finds a happier more fulfilling life in the next installment. Gorgeous artwork!