Rating: 3/5
If you're reading this, you are probably familiar with the Saga series in some way. It started out as a fun, slightly offbeat love story in the guise of a science fiction tale. There were a lot of great elements, led by the art from Fiona Staples. The last few volumes have lost some of the feel that drew in a lot of readers. While Hazel is the center of the series, the friction that developed between her parents has left it kind of stale.
So there are a few things going on in this volume. First, Hazel is in kindergarten. In prison. I actually would have liked to see this aspect of the story developed some more because it was one of the more enjoyable points. It is told through the perspective of a young child, so what is here actually makes a lot of sense. Second, there are three different groups trying to track Hazel down. Each one makes sense within the story, and each group has different dynamics that give them some individuality.
Hazel is probably the highlight of this book, followed shortly by her parents working together again. The sections involving the reporters were decent. They aren't really my favorite characters though. Frankly, I'm not sure who either of them are and just consider them more as one character. I was disappointed with the bounty hunter's part of the story. There is some cool art involved with his parts, but he felt a little superfluous.
The art knocks it out of the park again. This has been the consistent high point throughout the series. Some of it might be standard faire at this point, but each plotline has at least one moment where the art is superb. This might be what brings me back to the next part of the series. That and the bombshell at the end of the book. Stupid cliffhanger.
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