The artwork was amazing. The premise sounded promising. But the transition between the scenes just didn’t flow. This was just cute and fun.

Masks," scripted by Kid Toussaint and brought to life by Joël Jurion's art, is a gripping graphic novel that combines mystery, intrigue, and the complexities of human relationships. Toussaint's storytelling is masterful, creating a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Jurion's artwork adds a visually stunning layer to the tale, capturing the emotions and intensity of each moment. As the characters navigate a world of secrets and hidden identities, "Masks" weaves a compelling narrative that explores the masks we wear in our daily lives and the impact of revealing our true selves. This collaboration between Toussaint and Jurion delivers a captivating and visually engaging experience for fans of graphic novels.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this graphic novel. Unfortunately the art style and the story line was not for me. Due to this I have not left a review online. If you wish to do so, please let me know.

Once again, thank you for the option to read and review for you.

I found the plot of this book quite enjoyable, although I did notice that the transitions between scenes could have been smoother. The artwork, on the other hand, is absolutely fantastic and shows great promise. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to both my friends and fellow readers who appreciate comics with a superhero theme. I'm eagerly looking forward to getting my hands on the next volume as soon as it becomes available.

An action packed adventure in beautiful style. I already read a couple of graphic novels by Kid Toussaint and feel with him I can't go wrong. A diverse cast of characters and very promising story to unfold. I'm curious what other masks and powers might be out there and what other adventures the kids have to complete.

I very much enjoyed this, it was cute and fun while also tackling important issues. It was very diverse and the art style was beautiful. Perfect for anyone who enjoys superheroes and graphic novels. Fun for younger and older readers alike.

I definitely recommend this book and will read more by this author.
Thank you to the publisher for this review copy.

Thank you for approving me for this title! However, I unfortunately was unable to download/read this book prior to it being archived on Netgalley. I hope to read and review this book on my own soon, and hope to read other books from this author and publisher. Thanks again!

This is a cute graphic novel for Middle Grade or Young Adult audiences about an unlikly pair becoming super heroes ! Overall really entertaining and I loved the art.

As a big graphic novel reader, this was a fun one to pick up. A good in between read with just enough scary stuff but not too much adult content for older elementary and young teens,

Four children from vastly different social standings and backgrounds all have two things in common: they are all struggling to fit in and find themselves in some way, and they all just came into mysterious possession of some antique magical masks. I love the diversity representation in this as well as the very interesting magical system. The art is beautiful, and the characters are easy to get connected to. I cannot wait to read more from this world.

Note: I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not compensated in any other fashion for the review and the opinions reflected below are entirely my own. Special thanks to the publisher and author for providing the copy.

I really liked it because of the diversity of the characters and how they are all so different but at the same time they also share many things. On the other hand, I found the masks and the story behind it all very cool and interesting, so I'd like to read more about it all.

I really loved this, the art style was beautiful, the colours were beautiful, the story was interesting and symbolic, and I rlly loved it

Masks is a graphic novel which throws the reader straight into the action. It brings together three unlikely characters, all with different backgrounds who have to work together.

The illustrations are very dynamic and visually stimulating and I liked the stark differences between the main characters. I’d definitely say Al was my favourite.

It’s quite a quick read as it’s short and fast paced and I’m pretty sure will be followed by a second and possibly even third book as this felt like the groundwork to a bigger story.

It’s an intriguing graphic novel and I’d recommend for someone who is looking to mix up their genres!

Netgalley allowed me early access in exchange for honest review. All opinions are my own.

I thought Masks was amazing. I would definitely purchase a copy for my kids. The storyline was intriguing and I loved the diversity of characters. It was BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ friendly.
I wanted to read more and hope there is more to come.

Cute little graphic novel both for a middle-grade/young adult audience. I enjoyed the mythology elements and diversity in here as well as the art style. The plot didn't captivate me much and I would've preferred something a bit less cliché, but in the end of the day this is only volume 1 and I enjoyed it regardless so I would be down to keep following this story in the next volumes.

I thought this was a good first volume of a new adventure series about masks that transform the wearers to fight for justice. The masks transform young people into superheroes and they are able to respond to crime and injustice.

The artwork was good with bright attractive colours. It is a good first volume although I wish it had been a bit longer. Copy provided via Netgalley in exchange for an unbiased review.

Masks is a YA Sci-Fi Fantasy graphic novel. The story centres three main characters from three different locations and it switches POVs. Each MC has their own issues and situations that lead them to coming into contact with a mask which has superpowers. I really liked the animation style and colour scheme, beautifully drawn!

I really liked the lore behind the masks! Quite dark and I love the funky little guys that made them. Each mask has their own power and they choose who can use them and who can’t. I’m excited for the next book to see what other masks there are and what powers they have. I loved that the author included character profiles for the masks at the end of the book giving background details and origins etc.

The book has a really diverse cast. We first meet Hector who is Mexican, living in Veracruz. Then we meet Siera who is black, from Burbuto but living in France as a refugee. Lastly, we meet Al who is trans FTM from Belgium. It switches back and forth between the stories and different dates until they all meet eachother. It sounds confusing but it doesn’t read like that!

As with many stories that have the “group of teenagers finding superpowers” trope, this also has a knowledge expert. In this story it’s Al’s father and he helps bring the group together and teaches them about the masks. There is another member of the group of teens but he doesn’t get his own POV and we don’t find out about him until the climax of the book.

This character is called Gunawan and we don’t really get any background info on him but maybe that’ll be in the next instalment of the series. It does annoy me that the only fat character is also the abnoxious I likeable character. The book discusses themes of loss, body image, transphobia, and immigration. It also briefly mentions female genital mutilation (FGM).

Overall, I had fun reading this, I like the plot and the characters, and I’m excited to continue the series. I think the author does a good job of keeping the book fun and adventurous while also discussing sociopolitical issues. I think this series will be very interesting and I’d recommend it to teens and upwards.

If you are a person who enjoys books/film media such as Percy Jackson or Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, I think you’ll love this series too! Thank you to NetGalley and Europe Comics for allowing me this eARC. I would definitely purchase this for myself and will be looking forward to future releases.

Representation - Black (Siera); Refugee (Siera); Trans FTM (Al); Fat (Gunawan); POC (Hector)

TWs/CWs - Blood; Body dysmorphia; Child Abuse; Child death; Death of a loved one; Domestic Violence; Emotional blackmail; FGM; Gun Violence; Kidnapping; Mind control; Misgendering; Trafficking; Violence

A lot of this hasn't really been explained yet. There's these masks that give certain teenagers powers. A kid who gets in trouble with a Mexican Cartel is the focus of this story. They are forcing him to use his powers to force people to do his bidding as anyone who hears him must obey. However, he can't take the mask off. It's a decent but somewhat generic story considering how many other books do something very similar.

Masks is a graphic novel about the confused teenagers with messed up lifes becoming superheroes. They got their powers from ancient masks from dead gods. The masks go to people who need them the most but I did rate it 4 stars as the book wasn't as I expected I did think it was going to be a scary gruesome book because of the cover but other than that it's an amazing book

A beautifully illustrate teen graphic novel in the superhero line with a very diverse cast.
The illustrations are amazing, smooth and bright, full of great colours, energy, details, very pro and personal. Loved the visual style, the masks and the very cute lore. It had a wonderful balance of whimsical and realistic like the best animations.
Plot-wise, it's a little harder to have a real opinion. This is an introduction volume, the genesis of the characters, to tell us where they come from, what kind of world we're stepping into, what kind of action we'll be facing... but only a superficial plot. It's very fast-paced, lots is happening, and a lot of it is rather heavy. This is for the older teens 16 and up because of some of the themes, but because it is so short and it tries to pack so much, it is also very superficial for an adult reader.
Depending where this graphic novel goes it could be amazing, or just meh. There are a few trope short-cuts, but not too many to make it annoying. Let's say for now it's an impressive intro, but it is just that, the meat of the story is to come, and hopefully they go more in-depth.