Covenant Vol 2 is the next set of chapters in the Webtoon series, presented in full color and nicely bound in glossy paperback. Here we learn more about why the demons are after Sunny, and the beginning of the extent of how badly they want him. We also learn about said demons including the mysterious master that's leading the legion for capture, and there's a whole slew of characters here to help out and put in the good fight. The action is gorgeous and the character designs are neat and I see why this is a rather popular web comic!

Thank you to Oni Press and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for review!

Thank you Netgalley and Publisher for this advanced copy.
The story finally developed and I really adore all the characters

Volume two of this excellent series continues to deliver suspense, mystery and intrigue with hints of stories yet to be revealed. I felt this volume dragged a bit in places but maybe that is because I am impatient and I want answers now.

The art work is great as usual and I want to hurry to volume 3!

the art in this second volume continues to surpass my expectations and the story kept me glued to this book desperate to know what would happen next!

It somehow feels super slow and rushed at the same time. Things take forever to happen only to be done in a flash of cool-looking action. I will say that there is more to the plot in this volume as the religious undertones and demonic threats were fully laid out in volume 1, leaving some room for the characters to be developed and the plot to be expanded. There are still way more questions than answers, but we finally get to see more of Ezra and Sunny's personalities to feel a little more attached to their story.
I'm glad I took the time to read Volume 1 before this one because I would have been so lost without it. This is not a series that you can jump into at any volume.
The art remains rushed and wonky in places, but I've gotten used to it by now and am starting to see it as part of the story's personality.

Happy thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for the interesting read!

I said it once already, but I have to say it again: the art is stunning. I love how diverse the characters are. They all have different looks, personalities, and sexualities. 

Another thing I really enjoy is how even in this world of demons and angels the characters are relatable. Though people don’t have magical powers, Ezra’s struggles are still relatable to a lot of people. His indecision about which path to take is often something explored with hero/chosen one characters; however, I think in this case it is also relatable to a wide variety of people. I anticipate this being an ongoing issue, and I’m interested in seeing what the aftermath of the decision he chooses will be. 

The author really loves cliffhangers, and I still have so many questions. I’m curious about the demon hierarchy and hope it is explored in future books. Seeing the way this story develops has been so fun, and I’m excited for more. 

Overall I enjoyed this book immensely and am not so patiently waiting for book 3.

Bonus: the nightclub was my favourite part. I couldn't stop laughing.

** I WAS GIVEN THIS BOOK FOR MY READING PLEASURE **
Copy received through Netgalley

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Covenant, Volume 2
by LySandra Vuong
★★★★★
248 Pages

Content Warning: heavy religious content, mentions of grief, mild violence, loss of family members


Volume 2 of Covenant collects episodes 19-36 of the Webtoon comic, which means we get a lot of story in this volume, that builds on the events of Volume 1. The story flowed nicely between episodes, seamlessly continuing the overall arc of the story while adding in extra details, new characters and background to what we already know.
The art was gorgeous, as in Volume 1. The light contrast between good / evil and the highlights of gold whenever action scenes took place was so pleasing to the eye.
Again, the LGBT rep was really well done, combining inclusivity and diversity within the cast of characters. Everyone was an individual with distinct art and personalities.
I liked that we got to learn so much more about Sunny and his backstory, while also learning more about Ezra and his struggle with his faith. There was a lot of story involving the two of them being forced together for Ezra's protection detail and through college.

I did sometimes feel like Sunny was one of those too-stupid-to-live characters, who disregards his own safety and that of the people around him just to accomplish his own goals. He's often thoughtless and reckless, but considering his age and background, that feels pretty authentic to his characterisation.

I'm definitely intrigued as to how this will continue in Volume 3.

Okay, so I had the opportunity to read an e-arc of the first volume, and I just loved it. LySandra Vuong blessed us with this wonderful story. I also want to thank Oni Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read another volume of this series.

Ezra and Sunny are back where we left them: ready to fight a demon, but things get real’ bad real’ quick as everyone starts to suspect Sunny when his eyes turn black. So now they have to look after him even closer and ALL THE TIME. But between the stress and the demon lords, the danger might be greater than they think.

Gosh, it was great. The characters, the designs, the drawings, the hot priests, the hot demons, Father Aaron fighting an old enemy? Come on, this one was even better than the first volume. I just love this story, and it deserves to be a bestseller. Please, just read it.

Covenant is such an inventive and exciting story. The art is beautiful and the characters are entertaining and unique. Its action packed with perfectly layered found family and budding romance.

This graphic novel only gets better as it goes! The art style is breathtaking, and the well-paced action combined with an intriguing plot and delightful queerness kept me even more hooked than the first volume. It’s a fantastic continuation that draws you in deeper with every page.

Following the events of the first volume, the 2nd volume right away picked up where it left and immediately went to action.

Plot progress in this volume was fast, which I really liked. The graphic novel also spent an amount of time for character build-ups, which I really enjoyed. There's many interesting characters besides the main lead, which I find really interesting, perhaps way more than the leads.

Although, I think I don't want any romance here with the obvious main pairing. The main pairing kind of failed to really endeared or compelled me on their dynamic, most especially Sunny, I'm still not impressed by him.

The plot also thickens, with the whole demons and angels things, which is the reason why we decided to start this. I honestly couldn't wait to know more. Hopefully, we get to see more angels content and not just telling of them more of the Priests please.

Thank you, Onie Press, for the e-arc opportunity via Netgalley.

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Date Released: October 29, 2024
Date Read and Reviewed: November 3, 2024
Ratings: 4⭐️

This series is so readable! It looks good and the plot keeps on twisting. I prefer volume one, but this was a REALLY good follow-up to that. The world was expanded upon and so were the characters, and their relationships too.

Beyond complimenting the art, the characters and the general story arc, I unfortunately don't have much more to say. It very much felt like a piece of the story we get before real progress, but then again, that just makes me even more excited for the next volume. I never thought I would follow along with a graphic novel series, but these silly priests with their diabolical problems really have my heart.

4 stars

Volume 2 picks up right where Volume 1 left off. I definitely enjoyed this one more because there is more world-building and character-building. I like Ezra and his goofiness while also having his serious moments. The poor guy is so conflicted, and he just can't use Gabriel's gift. I'm really curious as to what this gift is.

We learn more about Sunny and his history. He lost his mother and sister to demons, and they've been chasing him all his life. Now, Ezra and company are babysitting him. Something is different about Sunny, and there's a reason all these demons are after him. The plot thickened and held my interest much more than in Volume 1. Unfortunately, I still don't like Sunny's personality as much. I understand why he is the way he is, but mostly, I found him to be rash and impulsive.

I definitely prefer reading this as a volume instead of a webtoon. The panels make things easier for me and my eyes definitely prefer the layout to the constant scrolling. The artwork is amazing, and the action sequences are fantastic. We end on another cliffhanger but I'm very interested to see what happens next. I

Thanks Netgalley for the ARC.

The artwork is absolutely stunning, and the angels vs demons plot is brilliant. This was a super fast read, but the story is slowly building towards something, hopefully something epic. I will be along for the ride.

I received a digital ARC of this graphic novel from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, i said it once, i'll say it again 😂 i am a Father Aaron girly first, and a reader second. My god (pun unintended), old, tattoed priest type men? fiiiiinnnneeeee 🤌


More to the story, less to my thirst:

Themes we saw in Volume 1 got continued well into Volume 2 - Ezras struggle with his faith (here more so in a practical sense), Sunny's mysterious circumstances, the whole demon lore,...it was great 🫡

My only complaint with Volume 1 (aside from the quanity of Information input we got) was my initial wish that we had more Ezra x Sunny moments, their time didn't quite start till the end of Volume 1 BUT Vuong delivered. I loved the slow development of Sunny and Ezra's dynamic and potential future relationship we got to see here ♡ still yearning for more but that's more on me being impatient and excited than the story. Rushing wouldn't be right.

Mystery wise...tbh i thought i was so smart, i was so sure the Sunny backstory/secret would be predictable, but than things happend - backstory snippets got dropped - and i was thrown into a loop 😭✋️ like u got me there Vuong. Damn u ✊️.

But speaking of mystery, i loved how the demon lore was further developed. We saw more of their inner workings, how they operate, and their alliances, the power dynamics etc . As much as i was mainly here for the romance, the more i learned of the rest, the more i finally wanted and want my answers.

Also: mean cliffhanger.

This is one of my favourite recently released graphic novels. It has a combination of action and dark stories, which I love. It is full of action. We learn a bit more about the characters, but I can't wait to read the next installment!

We dive right back in where we left off from Vol. 1, and the plot thickens as we explore who Sunny really is, why demons won’t leave him alone, and the mystery behind that ever-present knife he carries. Seriously, what is with that knife? 🧐 Is it just me, or is Sunny *way* too calm about all this demon drama? 😂

Ezra, our exorcist with a faith crisis, is still on babysitting duty—tasked with protecting Sunny by Archangel Gabriel (no pressure, right?). Meanwhile, the demons keep getting nastier, and poor Sunny, who’s been surviving solo, now has a whole squad around him, making things awkward AF. Imagine being thrown into a group of strangers while being hunted by demons—yeah, good luck with that! 😵‍💫

Oh, and then there’s Isaac. He notices something weird about Sunny's mana. Does that mean Sunny's more than just demon bait? Hmm 🤔. And don't get me started on Sunny’s mom—what’s her involvement in all this?

Vol. 2 wraps up with a cliffhanger, where our crew finally captures one of the demons chasing Sunny. Just when you think you’ll get answers—BAM! End of chapter. 🙃

Art style? Chef’s kiss. The art and character designs continue to slay, making each panel feel like a mini masterpiece 🎨. And for those new to the series, you can catch *Covenant* on Webtoon—get ready for an action-packed ride filled with angelic blessings, demon chaos, and a slow-burn queer romance. 💖

I’m seriously hooked and can’t wait for the next volume! What’s the deal with the “Fallen who never fell?!”

🤯 Drop your theories in the comments because I NEED to talk about this!

тιтℓє: Covenant, Vol. 2
αυтнσя(ѕ): LySandra Vuong
яєℓєαѕє ∂αтє: October 29, 2024
яαтιηg: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
му тнσυgнтѕ:

Once again, I’m completely OBSESSED with this entire world.
The artistry is unmatched.
Vivid and absolutely GORGEOUS.

Picking up right where volume one ended, Sunny and Ezra, and the rest of the crew, are immediately pulled into action.
They now know Sunny is ”more” than human and Ezra vows he’ll still protect him no matter what.
There’s this one scene where they meet eyes and 🥰🥰🥰.
So yea, sloooow burn.
The club they also happen to be at is called ‘Adam & Steve’ and I’m now dead. 🤣🤣

The plot is so good!
The demons are spectacular and the budding romance is sure to be addictive.
I can’t wait for the next volume!

𝙄 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙙 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠. 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙤𝙬𝙣. 𝙌𝙪𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙗𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙢𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣.

I am so in love with this art style, this plot and this series. I don't think I even need to write much more as feedback, please continue this series forever.

It's so fun, so beautifully illustrated and so unique in the magic system, relationship building and them all being ridiculously hot. I'm very excited to purchase this series for myself physically to reread.

This series has quickly become a favorite of mine, and the second volume is truly remarkable with its high-paced adventures. The action keeps you on the edge of your seat, while the characters continue to evolve in intriguing ways. Their development adds depth to the story, making each twist feel impactful. The art is, as always, stunning—richly detailed and dynamic, perfectly complementing the intensity of the plot. This volume is a brilliant continuation, balancing gripping storytelling with exceptional artwork.