Love and Wonder

I got this book during a kickstarter binge a while back because it was an illustrated novel about a Prohibition Era that included Magic Prohibition. The concept is great, and as a fan of both graphic novels and comics, the idea of an illustrated novel, a picture book for grown-ups, was deeply appealing. I wasn't disappointed. The art is gorgeous and complementary, helping this story move along when words to describe it would feel forced or inadequate. The writing, however, shares the stage with the art, and it is one of the better crowd-funded pieces I'ver read. The story is simple, maybe a little predictable, but still enjoyable, particularly given the length. You can easily read the whole story in a single sitting. Overall, for comics fans that would like a little more depth to the prose or fantasy fans with an artistic bent, this book is a great combination. I hope the team continues in this world for a few more adventures.