Title: The Keeper
Author: Tananarive Due
Summary
" Aisha has suffered a devastating loss. Her parents were killed in a car crash, and now she must move to decrepit and derelict Detroit to live with her ailing grandmother. However, shortly after moving in, Aisha's grandmother's health rapidly deteriorates. With her dying breath, she summons the dark spirit that has protected their family for generations to watch over Aisha.
At first it seems that this spirit, whom Aisha refers to as the Keeper, is truly doing as her grandmother asked, caring for Aisha and keeping her safe; however, it soon becomes clear that this being can only sustain itself by stealing life from others. As the Keeper begins to prey on the apartment building's other residents, Aisha and her friends must come together to destroy it . . . or die trying." Via Amazon
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Review
This graphic novel is about a girl named Aisha who has lost her parents in a horrible accident. She soon moves in with her grandmother who is not in good health. On her deathbed her grandmother summons a being to keep watch over Aisha. Things take a sinister turn, and it is up to her and her friends to put a stop to it.
This graphic novel is heartbreaking, emotional, and creepy. It was a solid story that kept me gripped until the last page. I liked the characters, and I thought the writing and the art complemented each other. I also liked that it wasn't too wordy.
I did feel like the story felt like it jumped at times, and I wish we got more back story on the being The Keeper. I want to spend more time with these characters, so I hope there are more installments.
Overall, it was a solid graphic novel that I really enjoyed.
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