DNF'd.

Unfortunately I didn't like the art style in this book, so decided to not read it. If the art style is your vibe, you may enjoy it.

This was such a cute book!! The art was amazing and the story was as well. I loved the themes of friendship and teamwork that were included.

Unable to download before archived as my tablet was damaged and I had been unable to afford a new one until recently. Apologies.

'Scullion: A Dishwasher's Guide to Mistaken Identity' with story and art by Jarad Green is a medieval story of a castle worker mistaken for royalty.

Darlis works as a scullion in the castle, but really wants to be a baker like his father. He gets a new apprentice named Mae, just in time for the royal wedding of Riqa, the captain of the royal guard to Prince Chapp. When Darlis is weirdly mistaken for Riqa, he is kidnapped by trolls and a kind of comedy of errors ensues with Riqa, Mae, failing bridge and a confused prince.

I'm not sure if this story was supposed to be funny, but it wasn't. The story is ok and it's something younger readers could read. I just didn't find the story or art all that interesting.

I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.

A fun adventure book with likeable characters and an inclusive bent, a welcoming world where everyone can find a better life.

I really enjoyed this mistaken identity adventure in a fantasy land. The characters and setting were quirky and original. I'd say it was probably more aimed at children rather than being 'all ages', but it was still a fun read.

This is a very cute medieval adventure with mistaken identity. Darlis is a scullion at the castle, where he meets Mae, a new hire. The two bond over their love for the Fair Maiden’s handbook, a book of tips inspired by their favorite warrior, Riqa. But, there are so many dishes the weekend before Riqa’s wedding to Prince Chapp. Meanwhile, out in the forest, trolls plan to capitalize on all the travel to the royal wedding by luring unsuspecting people to a tourist-trap store and charging them to cross a bridge. Some hijinks with the laundry and a chase scene later, Darlis ends up in the forest and abducted by the trolls, believing they have found Riqa!

This story is overall really adorable and features a diverse cast of characters. The story has humorous elements, like the tiny harp with headphones mimicking an MP3 player, that will appeal to middle grade readers. However, some of the narrative jumps are confusing, and the ending is a little too neat. Some characters that become important to the end were not really that present throughout the story. The illustrations are whimsical and colored beautifully.

Sara's Rating: 7/10
Suitability Level: Grades 6-9

This review was made possible with an advanced reader copy from the publisher through Net Galley. This graphic novel will be on sale July 7, 2020.

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WoW! I sure was sure not expecting it and what a great read. The characters are so explosive and funny and I fell in love with the art style, and the parcel colors! I highly recommend!

I appreciate that this book has little concern for gender roles or presentation. The princess is a fighter, the price more of an "indoor" sort. Darlis is obsessed with celebrities, Mae more into technology. The plot is one of simple but repeated mistake identity and of characters taking advantage of one another. The plot is fairly predictable with a vaguely political inclination.

A sweet little story about social roles and how caring for others (and trolls?) can transcended those roles to find your real place in the world. Not the crispest art (the character designs and scenery were cute, but something about the way faces and expressions were drawn was off putting to me) or deepest world building, but probably good for young adults who are trying to figure out who they are (so pretty much all of them).

Scullion is a delightful adventure story with fun artwork. It tells the story of a cast of characters' adventure over the course of a day. It will be a big hit for The Adventure Zone fans! The description says this book is for teens, but I would feel comfortable suggesting this for a middle grade reader and housing it in the children's graphic novel collection.

This was a funny and classic trope with a twist put onto it. Overall, I think that many will enjoy over a variety of ages.

Funny and entertaining but not 100% convincing. I believe this will suit a younger public better. It interlaces modern questions with the medieval (?) scenario in a clever way.

I thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me a digital ARC of this graphic novel.

Actual rate: 4.25 stars

This graphic novel had some classic fantasy stories vibes: poor castle servants turned heroes, a prince missing and a lady knight going to his rescue, trolls controlling a bridge, medieval/reinassance.like society with modern elements and a quirky sense of humor. It basically had all the typical elements that fantasy stories for teens/children from the last fifteen year seem to have forgotten. It was an easy, pleasing and very quick read (i finished it in less than one hour and half, which is a record for me) and it was never boring or slow.
Overall this was a classic and at the same time very refreshing read.

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2.5 stars
I received an electronic ARC from Oni Press through NetGalley.
Some humor; some adventure; a bit of magic. Greene creates a kingdom where kitchen scullions and princes and warriors interact through a series of misadventures in the forest beyond the kingdom.
The artwork pulls readers in to enjoy the antics and fun.
At times, the story bogs down and the resolution feels contrived but younger readers will appreciate this book.

Thank you so much to the publisher for providing this Galley. I enjoyed this story Immensely. What a fun adventure with a familiar feeling. Like a story you’ve read over and over! The characters were different and silly, yet charming too. For fans of D&D, this a great one.

Scullion: A Dishwasher's Guide to Mistaken identity is a new graphic novel with a comedic fantasy bent. The book is set in Timberwood Village, where the local celebrity Riqa aka The Great Warrior, publishes books and has parades held in her honor. Darlis works in the castle kitchen as a dishwasher but dreams of being a cook/baker. Meanwhile, some trolls from across the river, are up to no good and plot to kidnap Riqa. BUT, the trolls mistake Darlis for Riqa and kidnap him instead.

The art in this book was fun and whimsical. The story itself was quirky with a lot of crazy antics going on and a lot of action. The story didn't engage us (10 year old kiddo and I) quite as much as I'd hoped but it was a fun read.

Scullion is about a mix-up of adventures. A dishwasher gets mistaken as a popular warrior and then kidnapped and attempted ransom. Friends and foes alike are after our mistaken warrior! I really enjoyed how some parts of this were satirical set ups of modern times, such as the media outlets and "radio" etc. They were pretty funny and got a chuckle out of me. I wish I had enjoyed this story more. I didn't really connect with any of the characters and none of them stood out for me. The artwork had a great magical touch but I wish some things had been more consistent across the whole story. I do think that fantasy fans would enjoy this graphic novel and like the humor very much.

Darlis, a scullery worker, is mistaken for the well known warrior Riqa, thus being kidnapped by a troll. Mae, Darlis's friend, follows them and tries to save her friend. At the same time, Riqa, leaves the castle in search of her soon-to-be husband, Chapp. I like that there were diverse characters and the fun details, such as the harp music player, were really entertaining to spot. Also, it was fast to read, which I enjoy. On the other hand, at times it became confusing, it was probably because it was so fast-paced. Also, the ending was wrapped in a little bow
and I didn't find it particularly funny, probably because it's more of a kids type of humor. However, since this is a middle grade, this book is clearly for a much younger age than me, and I believe that the target age range for this book will love the silly humor and the art.

This full color graphic novel is the hilarious story of a very mistaken identity. Scullery worker Darlis is mistaken for the great warriror Riqa, who is about to marry prince Chapp, and troll kidnap him, hoping they can ransom Riqa for a lot of money. Darlis's friend Mae, sees this happen and heads off to save him. Meanwhile, the real Riqa has learned that Prince Chapp left and didn't come back, so she goes to investigate on her own. What happens next is a twisting, turning tale of who's who, and righting wrongs. The cast is diverse, and crowd scenes are full of things to look at. The anachronisms of battery powered candles and a harp shaped media player device is as charming as it is silly. The art style is very cartoony, which will appeal mostly to young middle grades ages. The pacing is fast, and sometimes feels a little too fast, but it doesn't take away from the over all enjoyment of the book.