Though I enjoyed the plot line and I think the summary had really good potential, I think this book suffered from a lack of flow in the storytelling. Don't get me wrong, this graphic novel was really good and I think future volumes are going to be really good, but this first one was just kinda meh for me? This might be a me thing, or

The series starts out very quickly, making me think that I missed a prologue or something beforehand. You don't really spend a lot of time with the characters before they're thrust into the plot of the story, making it difficult to really relate to the characters that are there. Hopefully in future volumes, the pacing problem is fixed to make the volume more sensible.

That ending tho...

Decided to change it up and read a graphic novel.

I really enjoyed the premise and loved the art style.

But I did find the beginning a lot, there was a lot of information thrown at you, and I did find it a bit confusing.

Throughout there was a lot touching on the concept that good vs bad can really come down to perspective, or at least comes down to how much information you have to make an informed decision.

All in all I really enjoyed the read and I do look forward to seeing where the story goes.

This wasn't too bad. I actually would've liked it a bit more if there weren't so many subplots running loose. And the way those subplots tied up by the end of the story felt very abrupt and very last minute.

I really liked the idea of this story because it features some of my favorite tropes: multiverse, chosen one, morally grey villains, hidden powers, etc. Combined together, they created a decent story that felt very teen Marvel, so there's definitely an audience for this. I'm not sure if I'll continue on because it was very tropey and predictable. There weren't really any surprising twists or questionable character choices that compels me to read the second volume.

Also, the ending gave me major Immortal Longings by Chloe Gong vibes. Even though this is a very YA graphic novel, there's a big ethical question there that's definitely being overlooked.

Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for this arc.

This book was crazy! Very compelling storyline. Extremely immersive. I was lost in this book for two hours. I finished it in one sitting and stayed up late to do so. It was extremely well written! There were a few minor things to keep it from being a 5 star review, but over all I really enjoyed the book and I can’t wait to read volume 2!! That cliffhanger though!! 👏

DNF 23% the story was interesting but I want that interested in reading it .
It wasn't boring but idk . I just didn't like it .

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book. I love graphic novels. I am also a big fan of different universes. I don't want to spoil anything which is absolutely what I will do if I keep talking. So just know I am eagerly awaiting the next volume.

I loved the fact that this graphic novel had. Such a full cast of characters.

The pacing was perfect and I read it in one sitting.

OMFG I can't wait for the next volume 🎉🎉.

The ending has left me with so so many questions!

I received an eARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

It was a nice and enjoyable graphic novel. I don't know if I would continue the series, but I liked the first one. Loved the art, my problem was that it started nice, but made me loose interest because the twists were too many to understand what is happening. It's a little info-dump, but the characters were nice.

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for this advanced copy.

Good art, good story and promising start!

The good:
- the overall concept is pretty interesting
- fast-paced plot (occasionally almost too fast)

The bad:
- Carrie says/thinks “My name is Carrie Taylor and…” way too often
- I was pretty confused about what’s going on a couple of times
- too many characters with too little personality traits to get attached to any of them

When young Cassie is thrown into the chaotic fued between two siblings. She begins to uncover and learn secrets of who she is and what the future holds for her.

This graphic novel has a strong plot as much as distinct strong characters that leave an impression on you.

A Speculative story that incorporates fantastical elements as much as advanced technologies.

I really enjoyed discovering new worlds alongside Cassie.

The panels are beautiful and they captivated me into the story as much as the plot. The art style is unique and incredibly done.

This was a pretty solid graphic novel and I'm definitely interested in reading the next volumes! It has cool characters and well-illustrated action scenes and the plot itself is intriguing. The only thing that didn't quite work for me is how info-dumpy it can get and how fast the plot moved, but other than that this was pretty enjoyable ride.

This reminded me of Saga and Idhun from the beginning, It has also the vibes of Daughter of Smoke and Bone, which is totally my thing. I didn't like the main character so much, but it was fine. I recommended it!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review!

This graphic novel moves along at a breakneck pace, which is both good and bad. Carrie, the protagonist, finds out that she's a Shard. A shard of a famous sorceress called Sister Fortune who died a millennia ago. She meets other shards and finds out the truth about her past, and what awaits her in the future. This plot moves very fast, and at some points a bit too fast. For the most part, the speed is fine. It manages to keep you fully engaged the entire time. But certain plot points are only touched on and then shoved to the side way too quickly. It felt like the plot beat was dropped because the writer got bored of it. I loved the multiverse and how both sides of the conflict are portrayed. The story highlights how a single event can drastically change the world, and shows you how big the fallout of those changes can be. I also enjoyed that while most of the characters are technically the same person, they all felt unique and completely their own characters. Some of the character's designs left a bit to be desired, but in a story where the villain is literally called "Brother Havoc", it's par for the course. I enjoyed the art! The way portals are drawn is so pretty and looks amazing. I'm really looking forward to a second volume!

Strong characters and a intriguing story made this comic book a hit for me. I love it and will continue when volume two gets out!

Omg! Give me the second volume already!!!!
I have never read a comic book so fast and that too in the e-ARC format. I seriously cannot believe I would love it so much!

I like the plot. I love the world building and I believe a lot more is coming up in the upcoming volumes. There are different strong, weak, unlikeable and amazing characters which make the story really interesting and compelling.

Yes, there are some scenes of violence and conflict but I really appreciate that it’s not entirely bloodbath from all the tension and the sophisticated weapons used. You will know how tense the book becomes as you go on reading!

The blurb is exactly what the story is about which I usually do not include in my reviews when what I read and understand is almost similar with what the blurbs describe.

The art work and the dialogue presentation is just perfect and so accessible for all kinds of readers. It’s much better than most of the comics I have read so far.

I love the cover and everything else about this one!

Thank you, Oni Press, for the advance reading copy.

A great start for a multiverse, LGTBQ, chosen one, good vs evil graphic novel story to those who enjoy multiverse stories like Everything Everywhere All at Once.

What I liked most about this one is that we get an insight into the past where the conflict between brother and sister begins, that Carrie has many versions of her with different personalities, some are fun to follow and see, that we don't know at the start who are the evil ones, and that the artwork is very good and the coloring is exquisite.

This is the start so this volume is to throw us along with Carrie into all the novelty of her mission, including plot twists, learning the truth, discovering other worlds, and setting on a path to start the story that is larger than her. Great action with a feminist vibe.

Thank you, Publisher and Netgalley for this e-ARC.

Army of One is a story about good vs evil. When evil wins, shards of good is scattered across different Earths, in different universes. Carrie is a teenage girl, whose life is interrupted dramatically, with information that she is part of a prophecy to bring the shards together and defeat evil.

This story is full of action and twists. The ending left off on a cliff hanger, and I can't wait to see how the story continues. I also think the art style was really well done.

Thank you for the opportunity to read and review Army of One.

Army of One is a new sci-fi graphic novel adventure. Long ago, evil defeated good on earth, and good shattered into many shards. Each of these shards came to inhabit a person in parallel version of earth. We follow the story of one of these girls, Carrie, who is being targeted for some reason she knows nothing about. When time freezes at her school, she runs into zombie like monsters and is "rescued" by people who claim to be shards from parallel earths...but not all is as it seems.

Honestly, this book was just not for me. I DNF'd it, because of the zombies ripping off the principals head in the first 20 pages. I could tell it would just be a bit too violent for me, and did not want to put myself through that for an entire book, but had no indication the book would start off that was from the description. Here are some observations from what I was able to read:

The artwork was in a comic book style. It was very detailed, and had darker tones due to the darker storyline. The plot would be great for people who enjoy scifi stories, with many twists and turns. Because the main girl is a teen, this book would be great for teens+. I also believe there is an LGBT romance, so readers who are looking fora more diverse cast would enjoy this.

3/5 stars b/c I definitely think some people will really enjoy this, however it was just not for me.

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

Army of One is a comic series in the vein of Paper Girls- a twisty science fiction adventure with a fun dose of alternate reality hijinks.

Teenager Carrie Taylor is having a normal, if somewhat blah, kinda day when she discovers that she is one of many alternate versions of herself and may be key in the battle between good and evil. Cue the music, start the intro, and sit back and enjoy the story!

Army of One does a good job of introducing a complicated, plot-driven, milieu and a host of characters. Some of the characters are more archetypes than people, but that kind of fits in with the plot. I found the story fun and inventive, with just enough plot twists to keep it interesting. The book ends on a cliffhanger and I am looking forward to seeing what happens next.