The Mortal Instruments: The Graphic Novel, Vol. 2 by Cassandra Clare & Cassandra Jean
I adore how every cover in this series looks like a stained glass window. I’m not sure if this was Cassandra Jean’s intention or not, but either way, it’s a really cool effect. Her character designs are also some of my favourites. The style is what I associate with The Mortal Instruments especially but also just Shadowhunters as a whole. It’s so unique and instantly recognisable.
I also weirdly love that everything is just slightly off centre. The rule of thirds is a real thing and I’m proving that by saying how much I love the composition of this cover. It’s a little chaotic but that’s part of the fun.
Synopsis: The second installment of the graphic novel adaptation of Cassandra Clare’s bestselling The Mortal Instruments!
In the world of shadows, battling vampires and fending off wolves at knifepoint no longer frightens Clary. If it means finding her mother, she can deal with that much. But when a trusted ally betrays the Shadowhunters and Jace is nowhere to be found, she might have to face a truth too unsettling to bear…
Cassandra Jean’s lavish art brings the second volume to life with gorgeous illustrations of the beloved characters and another never-before-seen interlude penned by Cassandra Clare exclusively for this edition!
Love and War by Andrew Wheeler & Killian Ng
This cover and the graphic novel is so fun. At first I thought this was going to be about gymnastics as it looked like the characters were holding ribbons, but it’s clearly about tug and war. The name of the graphic novel makes that fairly obvious.
The character designs are also great. I love how expressive they are and there’s something about this style that’s clean. I think it’s because it’s minimalistic but still catches your eye.
Synopsis: Finding yourself torn between two potential boyfriends is tough. Domo is learning that it’s even tougher when you’re trying to win the captaincy of your school’s tug-of-war team!
His competition is Jocasta, a serious athlete who will stop at nothing to prove she’s the best. Can Domo lead his team to victory while he struggles with his feelings for ambitious Gabriel and flamboyant Emil?
Love and War is a queer sports rom com about how our conflicting passions can pull us in different directions!
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