This adaptation of the mostly super-powered teenagers is 100% a YA book at its core. It’s accessible in its writing and Kami Garcia manages to give us that level of mature that you would expect from a teenager who thinks they are a grown up. Which is a good thing! It’s power is in it’s ability for any young person to pick up this series and find a level of representation and enjoyment, tagging along for the adventures of some misfits who don’t quite fit in with society… which is exactly how you feel when you are a young adult!

The true star of this show however is the EXCELLENT artwork by Brazilian illustrator Gabriel Picolo. Basically going from making fan art online to getting published by one of the biggest-two comic book companies is the dream come true for a modern artist! You may have seen his gorgeous art on Instagram and Tumblr over the last decade with his work of the Teen Titans in casual wear, often depicted from the POV of a team members phone camera. It was relatable and the kind of friend group that you wished you were a part of. The EXACT thing that DC was needing in a Young Adult graphic novel series.

The art in each book of the series improves upon the last, with ‘Raven‘ on a limited colour palette that let’s be honest works super well for such a dark and struggling character, compared to the full colours of the more recent releases.