I was immediately drawn to this graphic novel because of the art. It's done so beautifully even with the dark muted colors, the characters were also so cute and each very unique. The dialogue is also quite funny and silly, i enjoyed the personalities of all the witches.

Some issues that I have is that i think the found family aspect could be developed more, I also felt a bit lost sometimes, especially in the first half of the novel. I was confused about the human girl that shows up randomly? And her relationship with Temperance felt like it needed more development too.

Overall, i still enjoyed this novel. The illustrations really sucked me in, cant wait to read the next volume!

Thank you to Netgalley and Europe Comics for this Arc in exchange for an honest review.

I’ll start with the good.
The artwork is absolutely beautiful, I would buy a copy just for that. It has a really great color scheme that was pleasing to look at and the art style had a lot of character. The art style really matched up to the witchy post apocalyptic setting of this novel.

The main problem when it came to this novel is not the premise of it. A found family, mysterious antagonist, and a post apocalyptic background is all really interesting. The only issue is pacing and dialogue. The pacing was so fast it turned good ideas in the story into chaotic plots. Along with that, the dialogue didn’t really take me into the story or keep me engaged as much as it could have, considering the interesting premise.

Overall it’s a good idea with interesting characters and an interesting premise, but just needs one more round of polishing and a slower pacing to get where it could be.

A beautiful, loving story of found family of a coven of witches. The background art was constantly beautiful and I was in awe of the color palette. The characters were lovable and could I could connect with them.

The story wasn’t perfect and a bit unclear but to me it’s a 5 star even with the small mishaps. The post apocalyptic vibes were an interesting plot point and I wanted more info on it and was bummed when it wasn’t explained or explored upon more. But I’m excited and hope to find out what happens in the next one.

Thank you #Netgally and #EuropeComics for an ARC of The Mist-Walker by Stéphane Fert.

The Mist-Walker follows a half-ogre, Temperance, and the witches who raised her. Their small village is in a forest that is surrounded by a mysterious Mist that attacks and kills whatever goes into it. This first volume unfolds as Temperance and the witches start a journey to try to figure out how to survive and defeat the mist.

I have to say, the storytelling in this volume was all over the place and not very clear. While I could come up with a simple storyline to summarize this volume, it was hard to follow exactly what the point of the story is. It's about the Mist attacking people, and Temperance coming into her own, and Temperance and her grandmother's relationship, and about the witches in their village, and about humans hunting the Mist (maybe?) and the witches, and about a truly random love story between Temperance and a human, and, and, and. There is SO much here, and none of it really coheres into a solid storyline. Every idea is battling the others and it makes for a very muddy and confusing story.

The art is the real highlight here, however. Character design is very fun, with short squat witches and beautiful curvy witches and big beefy Temperance. The color work is mostly muted, which works for the very flowy quality of the art. There was some great emotional storytelling happening in the art itself. Really lovely.

Thanks to NetGalley and Europe Comics for the chance to read this.

An absolutely lovely, charming and funny and very captivating artstyle, both on character design level and good at creating the sense of a place. The narration was hard to follow because of how it jumped around between main time and flashbacks, and the dialogue was a bit chaotic as well, but the overall impression of being charmed by the characters is enough for me to want to see how this evolves.

Thanks to #EuropeComics #NetGalley for a copy of The Mist-Walker by Stéphane Fert.

Ahh, it's a bit unfortunate that a story with such lovely, expressive and funny art - I genuinely don't know if I liked the hilarious faces more, or the beautifully composed backgrounds with their to-die-for color palettes - has such a chaotic storytelling. I don't even think it's bad per se, the story clearly has things it wants to say, they are just being told haphazardly. The setting looks like a cartoon fairy forest, complete with a witch commune -- and then wham, deserted skyscrapers; the story appears to be that of an ugly duckling type foundling -- but then why it is still unclear what the conflict is about; and while I appreciate learning more about the characters, why are they receiving flashbacks like anvils dropped in the middle of a dramatic scene? I almost want to shake the story until a more neat storyboard falls out of it. The art is so cute, and I'd have really preferred to be immersed in the world it is painting, but not much like. As an artbook through? Gorgeous.

Thank you #Netgally and #EuropeComics for an ARC of The Mist-Walker by Stéphane Fert.

I really enjoyed the premise and the art style of The Mist-Walker! It was a perfect graphic novel to start off fall and I read it in basically one sitting.
I loved the art style and the palette colors, especially the variations in the shades of gray and black used. The style itself was quirky and unique. I also really liked the section separators. Between each section, there was a page with a smaller illustration and a quote/excerpt and I think those illustrations were actually my favorites from throughout the book.
Admittedly, I did find the story to be a bit lackluster at times. The characters were underdeveloped (especially the random human girl who just showed up). As tends to happen with graphic novels sometimes, some characters were hard to differentiate between in panels that were shot from further away or the characters were turned around. I liked the story itself, but it seems more like a prologue setting up for a real story. Hopefully volume two will continue to develop the characters and the plot.
I did enjoy the story itself and I can't wait to see where it goes in book two.
Actual rating: 3.5/5 stars

A vividly beautiful story about an ogress girl named Temperance, and with the help of quirky charming old witches, do all to defend their home and set out to put an end to the Black Mist.

To start, I was drawn in by the beautiful art. Vibrant colors, deep misty shades, and breathtaking landscapes. They all help to shape the world around the adorable and eccentric cast of characters, each with a charm of their own. Grisette is a personal favorite of mine. Her sharp nose and even sharper tongue bring so much charm and wit.

If I had to pick a favorite, a close second to the art, it would be the dialogue. The witches are so cute and funny! Grisette herself is the star, and I’ve taken a few clever one-liners for my own use. I was worried at first, when I found myself confused by the worldbuilding, and it seemed some transitions were lost in the French to English translation. Thankfully, the dialogue and flow really helped paint the picture and fill the gaps of the story. It’s a fairy tale afterall, some mystery is always intriguing!

Do give this gorgeous graphic novel a read. It’s a feel-good story with beautifully drawn characters that are sure to make you laugh, and even cry! I can’t wait for volume two! :)

Thank you to Netgalley and Europe Comics for this Arc in exchange for an honest review.

In this book, we have an orphan adopted by a community of witches. The story is set in a future where a mysterious mist turns every living thing into mutants. But when the mist gets closer and closer, our orphan and her companions go on a journey with the intention of stopping the mist from spreading.

4.75 ⭐️ I loved this!! The story, the characters, the artwork, the little glimpses of the outside world, everything!

i’m usually not a comic person, but this book (i think) has made me one. I read this in one sitting, i couldn’t put it down. Each page is beautifully drawn and really sucks you in.

My only problem with the book was that it is a little confusing at times, but that could just be me.

the cliffhanger!!! i cannot wait for the next book.


Thank you to Netgalley and Europe comic for allowing me to read and review this book.






https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5875455299

A story of an orphan taken in by a group witches who accept her as one of their own. Action packed adventure as she grows up, as she is not just human. Her adopted family protect her as she grows her magical strength. The comic ends leaving you wanting more, it’s good then more volumes are planned. I was not entirely sure of the artwork depiction of the witch characters, but it grew on me. Thank you to Europe Comics and NetGalley for the comic ARC. The views expressed are all mine, freely given.

A solid first book in what is presumably a series.

We follow a witch, Grizzelda, who has fled from some men to save a baby girl. She makes it back to her coven of witches, who agree to allow her and the baby to stay in their village. 18 years later, we follow the baby who has now grown up, on an adventure with Grizzelda, a few other witches, and a human woman. They wander the lands in search of a way to defeat the mist that has attacked their village.

Pros: I really like the artwork in this graphic novel. It's very beautiful, with soft edges and a calming color palette.
I thought the story was interesting and wanted to know what would happen next when I got to the end of this volume.

Cons: There is a human introduced for no reason. I'm not really sure how she got to the witches village or why she decides to travel with them. She seemed there only to develop an insta-love crush on the main character. I didn't feel like there was any development between the 2 characters to make them fall for each other. Another thing I disliked was how confused I was in the beginning. I wasn't sure what was happening for quite a bit of the story, and I still don't have answers to a lot of my questions(assuming this will come in a future installment). The story kind of dragged a little and was very slow paced. I would still be interested in continuing this series to see what happens next though!

Overall, I would rate this 3/5 stars, however I feel like a lot of people would like this! It is definitely for adults and gives off some halloween vibes due to all the witches. If you are into post-apocolyptic/magic type stories this might be fore you!

Thank you so much to netgalley for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review!

Witches, dangerous fog, and ogres in this magical story about a girl who is raised by witches in a world where deadly fog exist and she is being hunted. Temperance is called a mutant, an ogress, but what she is, is a girl who was brought up in a village filled with witches. In this world a deadly fog filled with creatures and a group of blood thirsty hunters are after Temperance and now she must find a way to figure out her abilities and save her family before it's too late. This was such a gorgeously drawn graphic novel and the story is a fun one! It's the first book in a series and I can't wait to see where the next book goes!

*Thanks Netgalley and Europe Comics for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

I'm in my reading about Witches era! This was the perfect kick-off to the fall/halloween books that I have queued up. We follow a coven of witches who think they are safe in their sanctuary but when the destructive mist comes for them a select few have to venture out and try and stop it. I really enjoyed the banter and the characters, and I can't wait for volume two!

Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for providing me with an arc for an honest review.

OUTSTANDING!

The artwork truly captures the creativity and wonder of this post-apocalyptic fantasy world. Our greed of resources have ruined our world and left men broken and mad. Only a village of Witches are thriving but even they fall prey to 'the mist' that consumes all.

This story is of family, sisterhood, corruption and the result of our actions towards the planet.

LOVED IT and cannot recommend it enough!

"The Mist-Walker" by Stéphane Fert falls disappointingly short of its potential. While the concept of a mysterious and engulfing mist and the idea of a mutant or ogress named Temperance are intriguing, the execution of this graphic novel leaves much to be desired.

One of the major letdowns is the art style. Fert's artwork fails to captivate or engage the reader. It lacks the finesse and detail that is expected from a graphic novel, resulting in visuals that are often underwhelming. The characters and their surroundings lack depth, making it difficult to connect with them on any meaningful level. The art style does little justice to the promising premise, leaving readers wanting more from the visual storytelling.

Additionally, the dialogue in "The Mist-Walker" leaves much to be desired. It lacks depth and fails to bring the characters to life. The exchanges between characters often feel forced and do not contribute to the development of the story or the personalities of the characters themselves. This weak dialogue further hampers the reader's ability to engage with the narrative and its inhabitants.

Pacing is another significant issue with this graphic novel. The story seems to plod along without a clear sense of direction or urgency. The potentially thrilling and suspenseful elements of the plot are undermined by a lack of pacing that would have kept readers invested in the unfolding events. As a result, the narrative often feels sluggish, and the sense of tension dissipates rather than builds.

While "The Mist-Walker" had the potential to be an intriguing and captivating story, it ultimately falls flat due to its lackluster art style, uninspiring dialogue, and poor pacing. The promising concept is never fully realized, leaving readers feeling disconnected from the characters and the plot. While some may find elements to appreciate, it is challenging to overlook the overall disappointment of this graphic novel.