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Locke & Key, Volume 2: Head Games
Locke & Key, Volume 2: Head Games | Joe Hill
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New York Times bestselling writer Joe Hill and artist Gabriel Rodriguez, the creators behind the acclaimed Locke & Key: Welcome to Lovecraft, return with the next chapter in the ongoing tale, Head Games. Following a shocking death that dredges up memories of their father's murder, Kinsey and Tyler Locke are thrown into choppy emotional waters, and turn to their new friend, Zack Wells, for support, little suspecting Zack's dark secret. Meanwhile, six-year-old Bode Locke tries to puzzle out the secret of the head key, and Uncle Duncan is jarred into the past by a disturbingly familiar face. Open your mind - the head games are just getting started!
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booklover3258
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I actually enjoyed this one more than the first with the storyline. Still don't like the graphics. Bode found a key that can open your head and see what's inside (nothing gross!). There's more to it so I won't spoil it. I won't be continuing with the series due to the illustrations but I enjoyed the stories in the first two books.

LiseWorks Loved the series on tv 7mo
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Marmie7
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A sampling of what I read and watched the past 2 weeks. A grand total of 2,090 pts. for #TeamHarkness! @StayCurious 12 hrs so far for #littenlisten @aperfectmjk #screamathon @4thhouseontheleft #readlikehellathon

StayCurious Amazing! 3y
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phantomx
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With settling in Lovecraft, Massachusetts, Bode, Kinsey, and Tyler are adjusting to their new life, and they learn more about the boy who has a striking resemblance to the dark lady from the wellhouse. Bode reveals to Kinsey and Tyler the Head Key, which allows users to see inside the head of people (or themselves) and remove or add memories, emotions, thoughts. The Locke children decide to use to key, which draws the attention of the dark lady.

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phantomx
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Catching up on reading Locke & Key tonight, and I'm continuing on by reading volume 3. What trouble awaits the Locke siblings in volume 2

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Naz786
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⭐⭐⭐/5

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Soubhiville
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Isn‘t this illustration of things inside a little boy‘s head fun? This is Bode, and he, his brother Ty, and his sister Kinsey are main characters in this horror graphic novel series. I thought vol 2 was just as good as the first! I love the artwork!
@Eyelit thanks for the loan!

Although it‘s definitely a horror theme, I‘m not finding it too disturbing or scary. It‘s gorey but not over the top.

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Daisey
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Well, that was disturbing, but a good change of pace from my recent long reads. It‘s been a while since I read the first volume, so I did a quick reread and then read Volume 2: Head Games. I‘ve got the next couple of volumes checked out through #Hoopla as well.

Also, some #LitsyPartyofOne snacks

Allylu Is that what the new Netflix series is based on? 4y
Daisey @Allylu Yes, I thought I should read a few more volumes of the comic before I check it out. 4y
jewright What is the dip? It looks yummy! 4y
Daisey @jewright It‘s the leftover salted caramel dip I brought to school yesterday. 4y
Allylu I haven‘t watched it yet, but my niece likes it and thought I would. I just had salted caramel tea. It was delicious! 4y
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That-Bookish-Hiker
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I needed a palette cleanser in books and these have been perfect. Such a great story line and amazing artwork!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Karkar
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1. One
2. Tagged- this whole series it awesome
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4. ❤️😍🤗
5. @Pamwurtzler

#Friyayintro-ers

Trashcanman 😘🤗👁️👁️ 4y
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InkedBookworm13
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I love this story and the illustrations are insane.
On to volume 3...

ShyBookOwl The tv show is great too! 4y
InkedBookworm13 @ShyBookOwl I definitely want to watch the show after I finish reading all the graphic novels. I've heard good things about it 4y
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InkedBookworm13
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This artistry is unreal. I love the way emotions and memories are drawn inside each character's mind. It makes me want to peek inside my head 😉

Enchanted_Bibliophile I must say I would also like to see my own head after reading this... I'm wondering if it would be black and white like adult heads should be? 4y
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InkedBookworm13
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SI Joint injection day. I brought my Kindle and read some Locke and Key while waiting for my procedure.

TheBookStacker Glad that you got Locke & Key! Hope you recover quickly! 4y
marleed Ow! I hope it goes well! 4y
ljuliel I hope it gives you some relief. 4y
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bullbunny A speedy recovery to you! 4y
InkedBookworm13 Thanks everyone. I'm home in bed now. 👍 4y
Megabooks Glad you‘re home! 4y
NeedsMoreBooks Wishing you a speedy recovery ❤️ 4y
CarolynM Hope it helps💐 4y
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ElizaMarie
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Of course I liked it. It‘s getting weirder and weirder (not sure if the others are on Libby though... that kinda sucks) anyway definitely a pick :)

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ElizaMarie
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Got this one from the library (need to finish it soon since their is also 2 people waiting)

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Tianarose
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Is Ty eating ice cream out of his hat? 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

xicanti I know sporting venues sell small plastic versions of the home team‘s hat or helmet. Maybe you can order food in them? 4y
Tianarose @xicanti yeah maybe. Lol. 4y
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speljamr
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And just like that I've burned through volume 2 of this series. So, so good.

#comics #horror

TracyReadsBooks So good—from beginning to end! I‘m a little bummed to be hearing such mixed things about the Netflix adaptation. Not that mixed reviews will keep me from watching! 4y
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thestarlesscasea
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I'm still really enjoying this series. The artwork is beautiful, the characters are compelling, the magic is cool and creepy...I'm a fan. I was actually kind of hoping not to like it so much so I wouldn't feel the need to commit to reading the whole series, but you can't win 'em all. 🙃

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It's stupid. I didn't even know him. I think we only ever had one real conversation: "'Does your exuberantly colored hair indicate a theatrical bent?' 'Excuse me?' 'We're casting the winter Shakespeare in a few weeks. There's an opening for a fair Ophelia. If you're interested.'" But I feel like--I feel like we were supposed to be friends. And now he's gone, before I even got to know him...I wish I could forget how to cry.

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ShyBookOwl
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Going to see how much Locke & Key I can get through before the Netflix series drops on the 7th. All 6 volumes are available to read for free with Kindle Unlimited 😊

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alisiakae
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An excellent 2nd installment in this series. We get some more backstory on the house and the keys, but there are still lots of mysteries and questions to be answered.

Not as gory as Volume 1, but I have a feeling that won‘t last. The mind games are on point. Can‘t wait to find out more about what exactly Dodge/Luke is, the extent of their magic and how they came to be.

#screamathon

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Laughterhp
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This one was much better than the first Volume. A lot less death, but still a lot of messed up stuff!

I‘ve been reading all afternoon, now I‘m taking a break to post all my reads.

#teamstoker #scarathlon +6pts
#24b4Monday

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 4y
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Kati15
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I am really loving and enjoying the Lock & Key series it really is a dark and gory graphic novel but I absolutely loved and enjoyed reading it so much.

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x_treys_still_here_x
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A lot of series start to slowly decline after the first volume, but that‘s definitely not happening with Locke & Key. The story is so captivating with every twist and turn. I can‘t wait to see what happens next with the Locke children! #comic #graphicnovel

brit91 I love this picture!!💖 5y
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BookBelle84
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By far my favourite graphic novels! Great artwork and a perfect amount of intrigue and creepy.

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wtimblin
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Very funny introduction by Warren Ellis to the second volume. Made me chuckle

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Guildedearlobe
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We‘ve only been dating for a few weeks, but she‘s already lent me the second book in this series of graphic novels. That‘s a good sign, right?

FlowerFairy That‘s practically a proposal 😍 5y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa Yes! She‘s trusting you with her books, that‘s big... and if you are enjoying them and can talk about them with her, that‘s even better. 5y
Guildedearlobe @Riveted_Reader_Melissa Exactly! Its interesting because she more of a comic and GN fan and I‘m more of a traditional novel and audiobook fan so we‘re kinda opening each other to new kinds of awesome. 5y
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RaimeyGallant Sounds like romance! 5y
MayJasper Best wishes 😊 5y
tammysue Definitely! 😍 5y
Riveted_Reader_Melissa @Guildedearlobe That‘s great! It‘s so hard to trust people with things you love...if they dislike things you love it can be tough to get the conversation going. But if you are both open to trying new things, and then at least being able to appreciate them, even if you don‘t love them, that‘s the best of both worlds...someone who can enjoy some quiet reading time and still show you things you hadn‘t tried before. 5y
Bklover For sure! 5y
Bookzombie Yes! That‘s awesome! Also, I really dig your t-shirt. 🙂 5y
JennyM Yep, that‘s a good sign!!! 5y
zzz Absolutely 👍😊 5y
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BookaholicNatty
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Just finished Volume 2 of Locke and Key!!! Sooo good!!! All of the rest of them came in at the library today so I‘m sure I will have them finished by the end of this weekend! I can read one volume in one sitting, I love that! It‘s just enough to fill the reading void I have since I have been busy with nursing school and it gives me just the right amount of time for a mind break! All my Locke and Key fans are there only 6 volumes?

KathyWheeler There are 3 others set in that world, but not part of the story you‘re reading - The Guide to Known Keys, Small World, and Grindhouse. The series ends with volume 6. I love it.❤️ 6y
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BeansPage
Head Games | Joe Hill
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#GuessTheGiveaway

tammysue Congrats! 🎉 @Jess7 6y
thereadingowlvina Congrats!!! 🎈🎉 6y
Jess7 Oh awesome!! Thank you. I emailed you. (edited) 6y
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JPeterson
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Saturday morning done right!

Also known as, the best weekend #libraryhaul. 😉

RealLifeReading Yessss all the best comics!!! 6y
TricksyTails 😍♥️😍♥️😍♥️ 6y
readordierachel Good picks!! 6y
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witchynarcoleptic

I‘m loving this series - I shouldn‘t have slept on it so long!

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Schlinkles
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Things are getting even weirder...

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jackilynn
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A key that allows you to unlock your head, interesting concept. It really adds to the story though. I can't wait to see what wacky thing the next key does.

GypsyKat This is a great series! 6y
jackilynn @GypsyKat I am really enjoying it so far. I am kind of wishing my library had all of them so I could go get the next one. Instead I had to request it from another library so I have to wait for it to come in. 6y
GypsyKat @jackilynn When I read them I borrowed them all from a friend. They are great to binge read, but it‘s a little heavy, so a bit of time in between volumes would be good too. 6y
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Ingerella
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The new bookshelves! Now we just have to fill them, which I don't think will take long. I only got about 4 hrs of reading in today, but I plan on making up for it tonight and tomorrow.
#24in48

LiteraryinLawrence They are beautiful! (edited) 6y
Tadams4 Beautiful! Happy reading! 6y
ElishaLovesBooks Nice shelves! Enjoy filling them!📚📚 6y
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robinb Very nice! ❤️ 6y
TricksyTails Such a cozy space! Love the chair! 6y
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JenlovesJT47
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I'm a few days late posting this, but I finished volume 2 on Sunday as part of the #letsgetgraphicweeklongmarathon - I needed a break these last few days after reading 9 graphic novels between Friday and Sunday, but I've found myself constantly thinking about this series and how much I'm enjoying it (Vol 1 is probably the best graphic novel I've ever read!). This gets 4⭐️from me, not quite as good as the 1st but still excellent. On to Vol 3!

TricksyTails 👏😁 6y
Clwojick ❤️👏 I‘m have to get on reading this series 📚📚📚 6y
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JenlovesJT47 @Clwojick yes! The first one is so good! I've been thinking about it all week! They have this on ComiXology unlimited. 6y
Clwojick I was so bummed out when I found out that unlimited is currently only available in the states.... Not over here in Canada. I thought about getting an ip changer just to attempt it, but I‘m terrible at that stuff.... and knowing my luck I‘d probably get a virus. 6y
JenlovesJT47 @Clwojick aw poo 💩that sucks! Do you have Hoopla? They have the first couple of volumes on there. Yeah I definitely wouldn't try the IP changer, I've been having enough problems just downloading stuff from ComiXology onto my kindle for some reason, I have to download it about 3 times before it actually works! 😤 6y
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scripturient
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Awake but bleary eyed at 5:30 AM on New Year‘s Day as the kid simply has no mercy. 😩 Keeping him entertained with Paw Patrol while trying to get a browse of Locke & Key to wake me up. 😴😵😴 #childrenarecruel #ionlywanttosleep #illtakerevengewhenhesateenagerandwantstosleepin

julesG 😱😱😱 Your kiddo! Mine are still sleeping. It'll get better. And don't forget, you can turn the tables on them one day. 😉😁 6y
Sarah83 You don't start Anne? 💟 6y
Owlizabeth 5am over here! #tiredmomsclub 6y
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azulaco Oh, I am so sorry. I've been there with the early-rising kids. I hope you get a nap today. 6y
scripturient @Sarah83 I‘ll start that one tonight. :) @Owlizabeth 🙌🏻✌🏻👩‍👦😴 6y
scripturient @azulaco Thank you! They tell me it will get better. Fingers crossed. 😂 6y
scripturient @julesG That‘s the only thing that keeps me going. Looking forward to start hoovering when he wants to sleep in some day. 🤣 6y
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Andrea4
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What would your fear look like if you could take it out and hold it?
Hill and Rodriguez deliver again! We delve further into the mystery of the keys and Locke house.

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Andrea4
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More #bookishgifts #bookishpresents
Our #christmasbookhaul has been good so far! The horizontal stack is my hubby's..techincally 😂
Locke & Key are mine and I'm pumped to continue!!!

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TracyReadsBooks
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Head games indeed. Back to exploring the house, Bode discovers another key. This one unlocks his head allowing him to add new thoughts, ideas or whatever just as he can remove memories or fears or whatever. He shows his brother & sister & Zack, his brother‘s new friend. No spoilers so I‘ll just say there is more family drama, general mayhem and a little murder is this volume. Again, great storytelling & fantastic art make for an entertaining read.

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TracyReadsBooks
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A great Thanksgiving. After a day of feasting and fun family chaos this is totally my speed.

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danibolahood
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Well I read vol. 2 and did not get it anymore then volume 1. Time to track down Saga to try and determine if I'm a graphic novel person

ReadingSusan 😱😱😱 6y
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I couldn‘t give a proper review this as soon as I finished it, like I usually do. All I could say was “trippy.” I guess the book left me near speechless. Imagine a key that will open your head and allow you or someone else to take out or put in thoughts, feelings, and memories. It is truly frightening. Run, do not walk, to your local library or bookstore and start the series. You may be sleeping with the lights on after you read volume two.

ReadingSusan I wish I could read this whole series again for the first time. So good! 6y
BekahB This is my favorite comic book series! I need to reread it. 😄 6y
WhovianNerd I've only read the first two volumes. Hopefully I won't have to wait too long for my library to get volume 3! 😀 6y
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CatLass007
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Trippy!

AmandaL This was such a great series! 6y
CatLass007 @Amandal I am enjoying it! (edited) 6y
TricksyTails I love this series! One of the best! 💚 6y
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MarticaMustRead
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😋📖☻🖤⏳ #Readathon #Deweys24HrReadathon #BooksWithDinner #CurrentRead #GraphicNovel

Checking in on my simmering garbazos which are going to be my very late night dinner- about 15 more minutes I think.

Now back to Locke & Key... on the 2nd volume, totally in love with this series already!!🖤🖤

Clwojick I just found one of these books at the thrift store. Signed by both the author and the artist! It was only $0.50! I should start it soon. 📚 6y
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eri.reads
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SUPERB! ❤❤
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[DELETED] 3803335244 Awesome graphics! 7y
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JoeStalksBeck
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Loving this series ❤️❤️❤️

ReadingSusan Love it so much! 7y
LazyOwl Love this series so much 7y
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AdaChivers
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This is such an amazing series!
I'm absolutely in love! Amazing characters, creepy vilain, It has everything!

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kylienoele
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I was able to borrow this for free on ComiXology!! As I expected, it was fantastic!! Onto the next!