Ok, so, I picked up this book on a whim today. Mostly, if I'm being honest, because I couldn't find a copy of [b:Edward Scissorhands Volume 1: Parts Unknown|24013985|Edward Scissorhands Volume 1 Parts Unknown (Edward Scissorhands, #1)|Kate Leth|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1421010270s/24013985.jpg|43613490] by [a:Kate Leth|7214366|Kate Leth|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1401914563p2/7214366.jpg] but still wanted to pick up a new series, preferably with at least 1 woman on the creative team (because supporting underrepresented creators is important).

That said, I am super glad I picked this up. It is insanely well written and illustrated. The characters feel like real people from page one and there are parts throughout the 4 issues in this collection where I had to just pause to take in everything that was going on both on the page and in my feels.

As with most Image volume 1's this was only $9.99 USD and well worth it.

At the end of the book (which ends on a huge cliffhanger that I was super unimpressed with, let me tell you) there are also 4 essays by [a:Alex de Campi|438084|Alex de Campi|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1289397389p2/438084.jpg] from her past living a somewhat nomadic lifestyle. They are funny and insightful and a great addition to and already stellar book. ( )

Nice art, interesting concept.
Found it a bit boring and simplistic though. Too many characters to really care for any of them as they weren't developed enough. ( )

School trip goes bad on foreign soil
This comic collection deals with a school trip to help to build schools in Malaguey, a country with political and military problems. Their coach crashes on the way with dire consequences. This is cartel country. The youngsters all have their own problems and it all goes a bit “Lord of the Flies” in places

Well-illustrated and written, it is quite engaging. This is only Volume 1 and it all ends on various cliffhangers.
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