Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love this story! I really enjoyed the storyline and can’t wait to read more as the volumes are published. The artwork is ✨stunning✨ and I love the banter between the characters. Clove is a very interesting character and I can’t wait to find out her big secret. I also can’t wait to see the relationship grow between Clove and Kyro.

I will definitely be purchasing the physical copy and I can’t wait for volume 2!

I've read some of this comic before on webcomic and I am so happy to see that it is becoming an active publications. I'm a sucker for a good enemies to lovers and arranged marriage trope and this book has that. There is witty banter, there is intrigue and mystery, there are DRAGONS and after the current obsession with Fourth Wing I've had? It's been delightful to return to a dragon story that involves the dragons a bit more. Even the dragons are enemies. It is a great story and there is a lot of unknowns on the page about what happened to different people, what is happening to the dragon vessels, and what does everyone really want? Absolutely could not recommend this book more. Read it. You won't be disappointed.

Clove - the heir to the azure dragon - agrees to marry Kyro - the Crimson Dragon - in hopes to end the war between their nations. When she arrives in his kingdom, Kyro is both dismissive and intrigued. There is no question however that the tension between their dragons is real. Will court intrigue push these two together or tear them apart.

I can't get over the art in this story. There is so much intensity in the scenes and the story. I was so sorry to see the last page and immediately pre-ordered the print edition. Read this!

A good fantasy comic. There is humour and enemies to lovers, fairly troppy. I'm all for a strong, pivotal to the world, kind of woman.
It reads quickly, and the art style is easy to get situated in.

Everyone in this book has super pretty eyes. I was struck over and over again by how much the artist likes to draw eyes. That's not a complaint, eyes are cool. My favorite eye artist is Wendy Pini of Elfquest fame, and Junepurr's eyes are similarly awesome.

Story-wise, I think SubZero had a slow start. The characters didn't really come alive for me until towards the end of the volume. I think the premise, while a little trope-y, is interesting. With some more character work, future volumes will no doubt be stronger.

All-in-all this was good summer read.

I DNF'd this one at 40%

The art is pretty and vibrant with everything in colors, but the plot wasn't grabbing me. It felt very trope-y with this big war, a marriage and then the way the characters interacted. I was hoping the meeting between the prince and princess of the warring dragon clans would improve things, but again it just felt too typical and it just didn't keep my attention.

Thanks to NetGalley, the Publisher and Author for an ARC of this work in an exchange for my review.

I enjoyed the story, whereby two warring clans with plans to end the war by bringing the Crimson Prince and the Azure Princess together in matrimony. The art is amazing. Each page a panel is a thing of beauty. I most especially loved the dragons.

It's a cheesy and goofy enemies to lovers romance. There's also greed and selfishness and skeletons in closets.

I would definitely pick up the next volume to see greater development in the characters and storyline.

Did I read this in one sitting.....yes I did! This is an incredible graphic novel and well worth the read! It has little bit of everything, romance, fantasy, and political intrigue to name a few. The characters are absolutely fantastic, and I can't wait to see them in further volumes! Also, the illustrations for this graphic novel are fantastic! I can't wait to purchase this for my library!
5/5

NetGalley Review

Star Rating: ★★★☆☆

Quick read. I enjoyed the art and am glad I read it, but wouldn't put it anywhere in my favorites section.

Like always though, read it and decide for yourself

Such a fun graphic novel! Perfect for fans of Avatar the Last Air Bender/Legend of Korra. Gave me similar vibes but with dragon shifters!

SubZero is graphically stunning. Junepurrr has outdone herself and I am thrilled to see more independent authors receiving publication contracts for passion projects started on WebToons. You can see her attention to detail on every page. By style alone- I would rate this graphic novel a 10/5.

However, the story fell a little short for me. It has excellent pacing and is considerably well-thought out but falls into a series of almost comforting cliches. Without giving anything away I will say that the romance did not feel (to me) as though it were cultivated organically. There's no 'one moment' that makes you go: 'ah-ha! there it is!' In fact, I found myself rooting more for non-canon relationships.

The secondary cast is what kept me reading throughout and I really hope to see more of them and more development in future volumes. I would be a liar if I said there weren't several series I adore where the supporting characters sustain my interest rather than the leads and so I plan to continue following this series to see where it goes. I am hoping, as with many independent authors, to only see improvement with time.

[Thank you to NetGalley and Oni Press for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.]

Being able to re-read through all of volume 1 in one go has been divine (I originally discovered Sub Zero as a web comic). The vibrant art of this comic so perfectly compliments the adventure, romance, and suspense of this story.
SubZero is perfect for fans of magic, dragons, and romance. Junepurrr's writing will keep you on the edge of your seat while the beautiful graphics bring the story to life.

Loved this webtoon series and excited to see it in this format. Volume 1 is a bit short and doesn’t give us enough of a story unfortunately. Cannot wait to read the rest and see where the story takes us.

Mystery upon mystery. A story filled with courtly intrigue and politics. Where everyone has their own agenda and you don't know who to trust. O and also there are dragons.

SubZero is a novelized version of a webtoon that I happened to read in my early teen years when it was first released on webtoon. So when I saw this title on NetGalley, naturally I had to request it. It was fun and nostalgic coming back to this world with the stunning artwork, fun tropes, and the secrets that are yet to be revealed. Rife with dragons, war, and political intrigue with a slice of romance, this story will leave you wanting more.

I think this is a great start for this series however one thing that shouldn't transfer from webtoon are the cliffhanger endings that don't make sense for the ending of a book, but on the app are expected. If I wasn't familiar with webtoon content I would've been confused with the chapter this first volume ends on. It was too abrupt and came out of nowhere. This is a graphic novel and it should have a seamless continuation/better stopping points than the whiplash of how this ending was. It's off putting and should be addressed for further installments in the series.

Again, as a webtoon reader whose familiar with the frequent cliffhangers that keep you coming back, it doesn't translate well in book form. I will continue this series though, I enjoy it and think it's a fun read. I'm hyped to read the rest of these as they come up and thought it was cool to see how far this author has come since first interacting with her story. There's great potential here!

i was so intrigued about this graphic novel that i just have to read it. there's just something about arranged marriage trope of enemy clans between royalties. ofc the crown has to do their part in order for breaking the war and saving the people. also am a fan of dragons so it's nice to see how the plot will go as the story unfolds. can't wait to read more.

Wow it's great to read SubZero as a manga! I've read the webtoon since the early days so it was great to revisit the beginning of the story and see how Clove and Kyro first met and those very early days. This first volume covers the very beginning so expect many more volumes of their adventures and evolution of their relationship!

Going back to the beginning definitely reminded me why I was first hooked. You first meet Clove, the princess from a small kingdom that has been at war with Kyro's kingdom for 300 years. Kyro is the crown prince and set to marry Clove to end the war between their countries. Already an amazing premise and then you add that the ruling families can shift into dragons! As Clove enters Kyro's kingdom, navigates the political landscape, and has to build trust with Kyro so their marriage goes through, this first volume wonderfully sets up the world with the beautiful artwork.

While I did hope for the first volume to cover more, I think this is a great introduction to the series. I can't wait for more volumes to come to print and for others to discover this amazing series!

Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

4 stars

This was a very fun manga! It felt different than most of the stories I've read a.d was rather refreshing too! I am hoping this story continues because it truly has a lot of potential. It seemed to have a natural flow and didn't seem rushed at all

"SubZero, Vol. 1" by Junepurrr is a captivating blend of romance, political intrigue, and fantasy that grips you from the very first page. The story follows Princess Clove of the Cerulean Dragon clan, who must marry her sworn enemy, Prince Kyro of the Crimson Dragon clan, to secure peace for her people. This union, however, is fraught with tension and hidden secrets.

The narrative is rich with well-developed characters and an engaging plot. Princess Clove is a strong and relatable heroine, determined to protect her clan despite the personal sacrifices she must make. Prince Kyro, initially perceived as a ruthless adversary, reveals layers of complexity that make their evolving relationship all the more intriguing.

Junepurrr's art is stunning, vividly bringing to life the world of dragons, clans, and political maneuvering. The expressions and actions of the characters are beautifully rendered, adding depth to the story. The tension between Clove and Kyro is palpable, making their interactions charged and compelling.

The storyline is well-paced, with each chapter leaving you eager for more. The delicate balance of power, the looming threat of war, and the burgeoning attraction between the protagonists create a dynamic and unpredictable plot. Clove's secret adds an element of mystery that keeps the reader hooked.

While the main plot focuses on the political marriage and its ramifications, the graphic novel also delves into themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and identity. The supporting characters add richness to the narrative, each with their own motivations and backstories that enhance the main plot.

"SubZero, Vol. 1" is a must-read for fans of fantasy and romance. Junepurrr has crafted a story that is both visually stunning and emotionally engaging, making it a standout graphic novel. The intricate world-building and complex characters make this volume a compelling introduction to what promises to be an epic series.

The war between two dragon clans is neverending. Clove needs to do what is best for her people. As the last remaining heir of her clan, she agrees to a political marriage to the heir of the enemy clan.

There is no love between them initially, but discovering a secret makes them form an unlikely alliance.

The relationship between them is compilated enough, only adding to it are people working tirelessly to destroy the fragile peace between the kingdom and continue the war.

I love the art style, it is gorgeous, but I didn't like the story so much.