*I was given an ARC of The Space Between the Trees in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Titan Comics and Norm Konyu for my copy of the graphic novel*
Synopsis:
A journey through mystery and time, via a labyrinth of eerie forests – with mind-bending twists and supernatural threats.
Norm Konyu delivers a supernatural and psychological thriller graphic novel, set in an eerie and extraordinary forest where Meera and Mark, an ordinary couple, find themselves lost during their journey to find a new home.
After an accident within the forest, the house hunters become the hunted. They must navigate a labyrinth of time and space, surrounded by towering trees with unusual qualities. As they wander deeper into the wilderness, they discover dark secrets and ancient powers that manipulate their every move.
The forest isn’t just alive – it’s watching. The couple must find a way to escape before they become lost forever in a world that defies logic and reason.
Norm Konyu, the award-winning creator of A Call To Cthulhu (2024 Aurora Award for Best Graphic Novel), The Junction, and Downlands, brings his signature style and talent to this uncanny and unforgettable tale. His mastery of animation and graphic storytelling infuses the pages with haunting visuals and a palpable sense of dread.
Blending elements of supernatural horror with psychological tension, readers are drawn into the twisted reality between the trees, where time is fluid, fear is constant, and every turn is a new nightmare. This is a journey where nothing is ever what it seems.
Review:
The Space Between the Trees is a twisty graphic novel with a unique art style. I found the story a little confusing at times, but I found my reading experience to be overall enjoyable.
The huge watermark on every single page really took away from the immersion of the story. The quality of the file also wasn’t great so it was hard to appreciate the painted style. I wanted to really like it, but the fact that it was so blurry was hard to get past.
The art style is very fun though. I love a unique style and the painted water colour paired with the angular character designs and settings was really interesting, but again, the quality of the file wasn’t great so these weren’t shown to their full potential.
The twist genuinely surprised me and that’s not something I say very often. Thinking back to the start of The Space Between the Trees, the clues were all there, but I don’t think you’d ever put it all together before the reveal. I’m a little curious how it all worked though. Was this specific character (in the past) aware of what happened? I’m not sure as the present day version had no idea.
Overall, The Space Between the Trees is a fun, if confusing, graphic novel. There’s an ominous feeling throughout the whole story that builds to a real shocker of an ending. If you like time loop stories, this is the graphic novel for you.
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