I had fairly high expectations that were not only met but exceeded by this charming graphic novel, complete with lovable characters* and beautiful illustrations. The atmosphere and settings were also lovely, and not something that is generally seen in the literary world here, or at least, not wherev...
Super cute!! It also helps that I am a big fan of the illustrations:)
Really nice art, very intriguing and fast paced story, and excellent chemistry between Delilah and Selim; great dialogue.It's told from Selim's POV, so while I would've loved to be in Delilah's head, it all worked out.
Effortlessly fun to read, Delilah Dirk is a fun, light weight, beautifully illustrated adventure comic, set in the Middle East of the early 19th century. I had high hopes for this book from looking at the cover, showcasing title character Delilah. On the cover, she looks like an active character, an...
4 to 4.5 starsVery fun read! Full review Review:What a fun read! Selim is a lieutenant in the Turkish Janissary Corps, and he’s content to be a soldier. Sure, the sultan is a blood-thirsty jerk, but Selim’s life isn’t so bad. He enjoys living a quiet life, brewing his delicious tea and keeping ...
Got rejected for this one on NetGalley, but I still want to read it. Looks very interesting.
My enjoyment of the Flight antholigies is purely shallow: they're pretty. The writing varies wildly, as you get in a collection. But it's pretty to look at, and that, I think, is the point.
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