Kim Reaper, Vol. 2: Vampire Island Review

Rating: 4/5

Synopsis: In the second volume of Sarah Graley's series, Kim (who works as a grim reaper as the title implies), her girlfriend Bekka, and Tyler sneak in a party in the titular location where they end up meeting an old friend of Kim. More chaos and perilous adventure ensue from there.

My Thoughts: While some people might be put off by the somewhat cutesy art style, I think that's what makes it stand out in contrast to the morbid nature of the main character's profession and the world she generally interacts with that being the underworld where she has to often deal with her boss for frequently breaking the rules (i.e. being late/absent from her duties and refusing to kill Bekka in the first volume). The comic series' comical treatment of its cast of ghouls, ghosts, and other supernatural phantasmagorias also add a thick coating of amusement to the intrinsic morbidity. Furthermore, I enjoyed the character development (we get to learn about how Kim became grim reaper) and the geeky jokes and references including that Monty Python Life of Brian quote a great deal. The only issue I did have was how Kim was able to pass as a vampire (while Bekka and Tyler were new bloods) just because she wore what was considered stereotypical vamp fashion though it was very clear she lacked the fangs of one which should be the first giveaway.

Final Thoughts: Overall, Kim Reaper: Vampire Island is a cute and fun quick read worth going through if you liked the first volume and want something light to put you at ease from all the stress and humdrum of real life.