However, I thought the way that the older siblings handled the situation was very interesting. Her drinking clearly became a major problem in this volume, and I really hope that she gets her act together soon. Though seeing her in such rough shape was difficult. I also really enjoyed that we got to see more of Nina’s character in this volume. I continued to enjoy the banter between each of the siblings. Meanwhile, Kinsey’s lack of fear almost gets her killed, the siblings are attacked by shadows while the mom is away, and three new keys are discovered.Įverything about this volume was just as lovely as volumes one and two I loved the pacing and the flow of the storyline, and the artwork and color palettes were wonderful. This causes a lot of drama with the family, and the two older siblings are sick of it. In this volume, Nina (the siblings mother) has really hit rock bottom with her drinking. 3: Crown of Shadows by Joe Hill, Gabriel Rodríguez

Let’s dive in! My Thoughts on Locke & Key, Vol. 3: Crown of Shadows really had my anxiety spiking!Ĭlick below to check out my reviews for the others:

I think doing that will set it apart from the other shows/movies people are comparing it to (Narnia, Hill House, even The Umbrella Academy.Gosh, I love this series! Locke & Key, Vol. My one hope for the show is that it keeps the brutality. I wouldn’t call the books “scary” but with the imagery, there can be an eeriness to it. Personally, I like finding out at each page turn, but if you watched the trailer, then you’ll know how insane it can get, even creepy at times. I didn’t want to reveal what any of the keys do. The story itself is different and strong: the mystery behind the keys, if there’s a reason they’re there, and what happened in the past. It’s more than the characters, who are likable in different ways, that kept me reading. Each character has a distinct look and is easy to tell apart, so much to the point where I should point out if you have issues with seeing murder, blood, or graphic imagery then I would steer clear.īut I love the illustrations and the endless possibilities that come with every new key the kids find.

The illustrations are graphic and gory with so much detail.

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