Breakdown

By (author) David A. Robertson
Illustrated by Scott B. Henderson, Donovan Yaciuk & Andrew Thomas
Categories: Young Adult Fiction
Series: The Reckoner Rises
Publisher: Portage & Main Press
Paperback : 9781553798903, 72 pages, October 2020

Acclaimed writer, David A. Robertson, delivers suspense, adventure, and humour in this stunningly illustrated graphic novel continuation of The Reckoner trilogy.

Description

Cole and Eva arrive in Winnipeg, the headquarters of Mihko Laboratories, intent on destroying the company once and for all. Their plans are thwarted when a new threat surfaces, and Cole is mired in terrifying visions. Are these visions just troubled dreams or are they leading him to a terrifying truth? And will Eva be able to harness her powers to continue the investigation without him?
The Reckoner returns in an all-new graphic novel series, The Reckoner Rises!

Awards

  • Short-listed, Manuela Dias Book Design and Illustration Awards, Graphic Novel 2021
  • Nominated, Joe Shuster Awards 2021

Reviews

David A. Robertson's powerful Indigenous YA trilogy gets a comic-book continuation, a natural format for the adventures of an anxious teen turned tormented superhero.

- Quill & Quire

This suspenseful graphic novel is recommended for schools and public libraries.

- Canadian Children's Book News

Among recommended Indigenous titles for building an Inclusive Graphic Novel Collection

- Booklist

The Reckoner Rises series immediately hooks you and doesn't let go. Its intense and compelling plot is balanced perfectly with incredible characters. This is the superhero story we need right now, incredibly real and incredibly poignant.

- Jeff Lemire

I highly recommend this book for young adult collections, and suggest you check out The Reckoner trilogy if you haven’t read it yet.

- Bit About Books

This is a piece of art...the illustrations are outstanding

- 680 CJOB, The Start

Among Top 10 Fiction Titles for the In the Margins Book Award list (2021)

- In the Margins Book Award

Among CCBC's Best Books for Kids and Teens list

- Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC)