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Project Nought
For fans of Kiss Number 8 and On a Sunbeam, this debut graphic novel is a fast-paced time travel adventure with a hint of romance that has garnered 1.5 million views as a Tapas webcomic.
Ren Mittal's last memory in the year 1996 is getting on a bus to visit his mystery pen pal Georgia. When he wakes up in 2122, he thinks he might be hallucinating...he's not!
Tech conglomerate Chronotech sponsors a time-travel program to help students in 2122 learn what history was really like...from real-life subjects who've been transported into the future...and Ren is one of them.
In 2122, Ren's life in the 1990s is practically ancient history--and Ren's not sure how to feel about that. On top of it all, he learns that his memory will be wiped of all things 2122 before he's sent back to the '90s. Adding to Ren's complicated feels, he's forming a crush on his student guide, Mars.
And when he crosses paths with the absolute last person he expected to see in the future, he has a bigger problem on his hands: What if Chronotech isn't the benevolent organization they claim to be, and he and his fellow subjects are in great danger?
Ren Mittal's last memory in the year 1996 is getting on a bus to visit his mystery pen pal Georgia. When he wakes up in 2122, he thinks he might be hallucinating...he's not!
Tech conglomerate Chronotech sponsors a time-travel program to help students in 2122 learn what history was really like...from real-life subjects who've been transported into the future...and Ren is one of them.
In 2122, Ren's life in the 1990s is practically ancient history--and Ren's not sure how to feel about that. On top of it all, he learns that his memory will be wiped of all things 2122 before he's sent back to the '90s. Adding to Ren's complicated feels, he's forming a crush on his student guide, Mars.
And when he crosses paths with the absolute last person he expected to see in the future, he has a bigger problem on his hands: What if Chronotech isn't the benevolent organization they claim to be, and he and his fellow subjects are in great danger?
332 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2022
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March 2, 2023
A surprisingly smart story presented through a clean and vibrant art style, Project Nought has definitely just skyrocketed into one of my top five favorite graphic novels of all time! The plot follows Ren as he is transported from the 1990’s into the far-flung future as a part of some history lesson for students in 2122. With a fun cast of characters, Ren has to not only uncover a corporate conspiracy, but also decide how make the most of his little vacay into the future, otherwise the whole trip will have been… for naught. Badum tsss. Anyway, this had such a nostalgic appeal to me; it honestly reminded me a lot of those mid 2000’s cartoons like Danny Phantom or Code Lyoko (not really in terms of story, mainly just vibes). I noticed a lot of time travel stories fall apart the moment they try to get too in-depth on the logistics of time travel, but this story had a particularly fun twist on the genre. And other than the main conflict, this graphic novel has a somewhat more idyllic look at the future, but I thinks that's a part of the charm; happy endings mean so much more in queer love stories.
July 22, 2023
Ren is suddenly transported from his mundane life in 1996 to the year 2122 as a subject in an elaborate student exchange program to study the past in Chelsey Furedi’s exciting and mind-bending Project Nought.It has been a high streak for queer graphic novels over the past year and this is another excellent edition, taking a fresh and fun approach to the time travel genre and delivering it through a large cast of endlessly endearing characters and eye-popping art full of bold colors and sci-fi goodness. Combining playful romantic friction with a narrative of the dark side that lurks under any society that presents itself as a utopia and the dangers of probing the mysteries keeping it hidden, Project Nought is a fast paced and blissfully nuanced tale with twists that keep you guessing and friendships that will melt your heart.
What possibilities will the future hold for us, not only technologically but socially as well? Back in 1996, Ren feared being gay and had to keep it hidden to fit in so there is something really lovely about seeing him feel free to thrive in a very queer-positive community in 2122. This book has a fairly inclusive cast, with almost entirely queer characters and plenty of lovely non-binary representation able to be out in the open and living their lives without anyone even questioning the normality of it. 2122 is a world very much plugged into social media as well, with technology being a large part of their lives in a society that seems to be thriving. At least on the surface. But, as with most sci fi narratives—SURPISE!—there is something sinister going on with the time travel exchange program. What happened to Ren when he first arrived, and what happened to the students they claimed were sent back to their timelines without any memory of their visit to 2122?
This story takes a lot of exciting turns and if the start seems a bit confusing, just hold tight and enjoy how your sense of confusion and unease matches that of the characters. Ferudi nails the narrative quite well, with excellent pacing and keeping the tension and mystery high. I also enjoyed how it is a unique take on time travel, one that deals primarily with the effects of the science on society and not trying to get overly into the mechanics. Allowing students to meet people from the past seems great, but at what cost? It also seems to touch on how we tend to have a hindsight bias that makes us sort of infantilize people from the past, and here we see how the supposed honor of being selected to see the future (but not remember it) is supposed to gloss over how traumatic it is and the fact that they are being used more as test subjects than people. But what shines best here is the character dynamics and I really, really loved all these characters. Mars is so energetic and adorable but Phoebe is my fav. The way they all come together and fight for each other is lovely. And most fun of all are the two podcasters who are threaded through the story to comment on the events and provide exposition like a sort of Greek Chorus:
Furedi’s art is a joy to behold as well. She excels at use of color and constructs a lot of the tone and atmosphere through her color palettes. The character designs are really fun too and there is a nice emphasis on their fashion that nods to the looks of the 90s and how that might look in 100 years designing fashion based on those aesthetics. The frame work is great and conveys a lot of action and keeps the story moving. This is just a lovely book in general.
There is sci-fi fun, friendship and romance abound in Project Nought. An interesting story with lots of surprises and heart, I adored this.
4.5/5
What possibilities will the future hold for us, not only technologically but socially as well? Back in 1996, Ren feared being gay and had to keep it hidden to fit in so there is something really lovely about seeing him feel free to thrive in a very queer-positive community in 2122. This book has a fairly inclusive cast, with almost entirely queer characters and plenty of lovely non-binary representation able to be out in the open and living their lives without anyone even questioning the normality of it. 2122 is a world very much plugged into social media as well, with technology being a large part of their lives in a society that seems to be thriving. At least on the surface. But, as with most sci fi narratives—SURPISE!—there is something sinister going on with the time travel exchange program. What happened to Ren when he first arrived, and what happened to the students they claimed were sent back to their timelines without any memory of their visit to 2122?
This story takes a lot of exciting turns and if the start seems a bit confusing, just hold tight and enjoy how your sense of confusion and unease matches that of the characters. Ferudi nails the narrative quite well, with excellent pacing and keeping the tension and mystery high. I also enjoyed how it is a unique take on time travel, one that deals primarily with the effects of the science on society and not trying to get overly into the mechanics. Allowing students to meet people from the past seems great, but at what cost? It also seems to touch on how we tend to have a hindsight bias that makes us sort of infantilize people from the past, and here we see how the supposed honor of being selected to see the future (but not remember it) is supposed to gloss over how traumatic it is and the fact that they are being used more as test subjects than people. But what shines best here is the character dynamics and I really, really loved all these characters. Mars is so energetic and adorable but Phoebe is my fav. The way they all come together and fight for each other is lovely. And most fun of all are the two podcasters who are threaded through the story to comment on the events and provide exposition like a sort of Greek Chorus:
Furedi’s art is a joy to behold as well. She excels at use of color and constructs a lot of the tone and atmosphere through her color palettes. The character designs are really fun too and there is a nice emphasis on their fashion that nods to the looks of the 90s and how that might look in 100 years designing fashion based on those aesthetics. The frame work is great and conveys a lot of action and keeps the story moving. This is just a lovely book in general.
There is sci-fi fun, friendship and romance abound in Project Nought. An interesting story with lots of surprises and heart, I adored this.
4.5/5
June 18, 2024
4/5 ⭐️
- Loved this so much!! There were so many unexpected twists in this story and initially I thought it would be one type of story, but it was completely different which I loved even more!!
- The art was beautifully done and I LOVE how much dialogue was included to balance out the art to really make the story feel so full of life.
- Will definitely read more from this author in the future and recommend this book to people that want a fun futuristic read!!
- Loved this so much!! There were so many unexpected twists in this story and initially I thought it would be one type of story, but it was completely different which I loved even more!!
- The art was beautifully done and I LOVE how much dialogue was included to balance out the art to really make the story feel so full of life.
- Will definitely read more from this author in the future and recommend this book to people that want a fun futuristic read!!
January 10, 2023
3.5*
Loved the art style. The story was intriguing and I loved the ending. Great range of authentic representation
I wish the story was taken more seriously. I loved the drama bits but the comic relief and cheesy-ness took me out of the mood at parts.
Loved the art style. The story was intriguing and I loved the ending. Great range of authentic representation
I wish the story was taken more seriously. I loved the drama bits but the comic relief and cheesy-ness took me out of the mood at parts.
February 25, 2023
"dear Georgia, i'm not sure if our friendship counts, since i never met you. you had your own Ren. but you were still there for me all this time. thank you"
February 22, 2023
*I received an ecopy of this book via NetGalley. This has not influenced my review.*
This was great! Sci-fi, action, mystery, twists, humor, romance, friendship, lovable characters—a bit of everything, with beautiful art, to boot!
The characters were so lovable and easy to root for. Ren was sort of shy and anxious. Mars was excitable and eager. Jia was withdrawn and jaded. Phoebe was friendly and fun. Phoebe was especially great and sort of hilarious sometimes. There were a couple other characters too with smaller parts. And they all had good hearts. I liked them all.
This was set in a future society that was queernormative and accepting, and there was lots of queer rep. Multiple characters were nonbinary. There was a m/m romance in the story. There were more characters of different sexualities.
The romance and friendships were woven in with the sci-fi plot, and they were really cute.
The story was great. Mysterious and dangerous and interesting and twisty. I was confused about some things in the beginning, but it made sense eventually, so just hang in there. It was fairly calm for most of the book, the characters spending time together, doing things with the time travel project, trying to uncover secrets and whatnot, but it got a little more action-filled near the end. There were some heavier things, but they weren’t overly dwelled on, so the mood never got dark.
I loved the art style! So bold and fun and colorful! Expressive characters. Amazing use of color palettes for each scene. Nice backgrounds when necessary, but sometimes just solid color that really worked for the aesthetic. Really well laid out, never confusing. The whole thing was just so pretty.
The description mentions this started as a webcomic, and I actually looked at it to double check something, and it appears the story has been redrawn and rewritten with some differences. Just something to be aware of if you were hoping to use it as a preview or something.
Overall, I really liked the mysterious sci-fi story, the lovable characters, the cute romance and friendships, the beautiful art, and really just everything about this graphic novel!
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2022 // Format: Ebook*
Recommended For:
Anyone who likes graphic novels, lovable teen characters, science fiction, sweet romance and friendship, twisty stories, and a bit of mystery and action.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
This was great! Sci-fi, action, mystery, twists, humor, romance, friendship, lovable characters—a bit of everything, with beautiful art, to boot!
The characters were so lovable and easy to root for. Ren was sort of shy and anxious. Mars was excitable and eager. Jia was withdrawn and jaded. Phoebe was friendly and fun. Phoebe was especially great and sort of hilarious sometimes. There were a couple other characters too with smaller parts. And they all had good hearts. I liked them all.
This was set in a future society that was queernormative and accepting, and there was lots of queer rep. Multiple characters were nonbinary. There was a m/m romance in the story. There were more characters of different sexualities.
The romance and friendships were woven in with the sci-fi plot, and they were really cute.
The story was great. Mysterious and dangerous and interesting and twisty. I was confused about some things in the beginning, but it made sense eventually, so just hang in there. It was fairly calm for most of the book, the characters spending time together, doing things with the time travel project, trying to uncover secrets and whatnot, but it got a little more action-filled near the end. There were some heavier things, but they weren’t overly dwelled on, so the mood never got dark.
I loved the art style! So bold and fun and colorful! Expressive characters. Amazing use of color palettes for each scene. Nice backgrounds when necessary, but sometimes just solid color that really worked for the aesthetic. Really well laid out, never confusing. The whole thing was just so pretty.
The description mentions this started as a webcomic, and I actually looked at it to double check something, and it appears the story has been redrawn and rewritten with some differences. Just something to be aware of if you were hoping to use it as a preview or something.
Overall, I really liked the mysterious sci-fi story, the lovable characters, the cute romance and friendships, the beautiful art, and really just everything about this graphic novel!
*Rating: 4 Stars // Read Date: 2022 // Format: Ebook*
Recommended For:
Anyone who likes graphic novels, lovable teen characters, science fiction, sweet romance and friendship, twisty stories, and a bit of mystery and action.
Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight
January 25, 2024
*3.5 stars but Goodreads won’t let me give the extra half.
EDIT: 2.5 stars now, scroll down to see where I put another edit to see why
2nd EDIT: The more i think about it, the less i like this book, probably a 2* now lol
I bought this book since I thought a graphic novel would help me get out of my reading slump, which I think it may do that now.
I’ll start off with the positives. I enjoyed the art style quite a bit, and the plot was engaging, it kept me flipping the pages till I finished for the 2nd half of the book. Something I haven’t done in a while due to my slump. I loved seeing the twists and turns for much of the book. And again, the art was great.
Now to get into something I’m more neutral about, the characters. I don’t hate them, but I also don’t love them. I think Phoebe, Jia, and Tané were my favorites to see. Ren was alright, nothing special. I liked the little message at the end with him but eh, not an amazing MC imo. As for Mars, while I found him to get better later on, I think there should’ve been more consequences for him just…straight up not believing Jia. I wish they had stayed a bit mad at him still, or that he at least had not been fully forgiven. Something like “You’re my friend and I still love you, but just know that you trusting a company over me for 2 years stings.” Overall just didn’t feel like any of these characters got the full time to shine. They were likeable enough and drove the story forward, but I wouldn’t say I’m super attached to any of them.
EDIT: Actually gonna just put this here, I think I was too soft on Mars. I’d genuinely say he drops the book to around 2.5 stars for me, not any lower because the art still carried the book for me(lol not anymore, definitely a 2* now, still saved by the art) and I liked Jia and some of the humor. But genuinely I don’t think I liked Mars anywhere within the book. I don’t see how he has such fast chemistry with Ren when all I see is him treating Rem like some museum exhibit and not a person for a lot of the book early on. I don’t remember him ever apologize for that either. And him quite literally stanning a corporation and being concerned about “breaking the law” when they’re going to save the other subjects was hard to read. It’s not funny it was just frustrating. He is barely held accountable for any of this plus how he treated Jia about their ex-partner and thus congrats Mars, you’ve made me so pissed in retrospect at your character i dropped my review score by a full star.
Lastly: The negatives. Mainly about the plot twist at the end(actually the ending overall) and the villains. Look, Chronotech itself is an intimidating antagonist, but why did it feel like they were so….susceptible? I would’ve liked the gang’s break-in to their facility to be a bit more of a challenge. Also, the CEO and the other lady(i forgot their names) get off Scott free??! I mean, they barely had time to shine and were honestly very one dimensional and cartoony as villains. So to ALSO have them just…fly off to New Zealand to live happily? What???
On top of that, the clones twist felt like a wtf. Having Mars explain it with all that jargon was a bit confusing, I wish that scene had gone a bit slower so it could be easier to digest. But that being said, clones did not feel that great to read about. The story was literally building up to this idea of if Ren would go back to his timeline or stay in 2122(same for Phoebe/Aria as well). So to have them be clones took away those stakes. I also felt like they’d build up to something more. Like seriously, monitoring the clones’ health? I was waiting for some dark experiments that Chronotech was doing in regards to real time travel, but nope. Just felt like a letdown when the other twists had been keeping me going. And the story ends so soon after the twist of them being clones that we don’t even get to see them grapple with that.
Overall I honestly think the story needed probably anywhere from 100-150 extra pages to flesh out the characters(particularly Mars learning the truth) and to make its plot better executed. But Ik that would involve a lot more drawing for the author/artist and a probably a higher price for the publisher having to print more pages, so I’m ok with it being kept this length.
To end on a positive note, this graphic novel did get me out of my reading slump, which I thank it for. And I cannot understate how much I enjoyed the art! I’d recommend it to anyone who just wants a fun quick read with a story that’ll keep them engaged, but not as anything earth shatteringly amazing.
EDIT: 2.5 stars now, scroll down to see where I put another edit to see why
2nd EDIT: The more i think about it, the less i like this book, probably a 2* now lol
I bought this book since I thought a graphic novel would help me get out of my reading slump, which I think it may do that now.
I’ll start off with the positives. I enjoyed the art style quite a bit, and the plot was engaging, it kept me flipping the pages till I finished for the 2nd half of the book. Something I haven’t done in a while due to my slump. I loved seeing the twists and turns for much of the book. And again, the art was great.
Now to get into something I’m more neutral about, the characters. I don’t hate them, but I also don’t love them. I think Phoebe, Jia, and Tané were my favorites to see. Ren was alright, nothing special. I liked the little message at the end with him but eh, not an amazing MC imo. As for Mars, while I found him to get better later on, I think there should’ve been more consequences for him just…straight up not believing Jia. I wish they had stayed a bit mad at him still, or that he at least had not been fully forgiven. Something like “You’re my friend and I still love you, but just know that you trusting a company over me for 2 years stings.” Overall just didn’t feel like any of these characters got the full time to shine. They were likeable enough and drove the story forward, but I wouldn’t say I’m super attached to any of them.
EDIT: Actually gonna just put this here, I think I was too soft on Mars. I’d genuinely say he drops the book to around 2.5 stars for me, not any lower because the art still carried the book for me(lol not anymore, definitely a 2* now, still saved by the art) and I liked Jia and some of the humor. But genuinely I don’t think I liked Mars anywhere within the book. I don’t see how he has such fast chemistry with Ren when all I see is him treating Rem like some museum exhibit and not a person for a lot of the book early on. I don’t remember him ever apologize for that either. And him quite literally stanning a corporation and being concerned about “breaking the law” when they’re going to save the other subjects was hard to read. It’s not funny it was just frustrating. He is barely held accountable for any of this plus how he treated Jia about their ex-partner and thus congrats Mars, you’ve made me so pissed in retrospect at your character i dropped my review score by a full star.
Lastly: The negatives. Mainly about the plot twist at the end(actually the ending overall) and the villains. Look, Chronotech itself is an intimidating antagonist, but why did it feel like they were so….susceptible? I would’ve liked the gang’s break-in to their facility to be a bit more of a challenge. Also, the CEO and the other lady(i forgot their names) get off Scott free??! I mean, they barely had time to shine and were honestly very one dimensional and cartoony as villains. So to ALSO have them just…fly off to New Zealand to live happily? What???
On top of that, the clones twist felt like a wtf. Having Mars explain it with all that jargon was a bit confusing, I wish that scene had gone a bit slower so it could be easier to digest. But that being said, clones did not feel that great to read about. The story was literally building up to this idea of if Ren would go back to his timeline or stay in 2122(same for Phoebe/Aria as well). So to have them be clones took away those stakes. I also felt like they’d build up to something more. Like seriously, monitoring the clones’ health? I was waiting for some dark experiments that Chronotech was doing in regards to real time travel, but nope. Just felt like a letdown when the other twists had been keeping me going. And the story ends so soon after the twist of them being clones that we don’t even get to see them grapple with that.
Overall I honestly think the story needed probably anywhere from 100-150 extra pages to flesh out the characters(particularly Mars learning the truth) and to make its plot better executed. But Ik that would involve a lot more drawing for the author/artist and a probably a higher price for the publisher having to print more pages, so I’m ok with it being kept this length.
To end on a positive note, this graphic novel did get me out of my reading slump, which I thank it for. And I cannot understate how much I enjoyed the art! I’d recommend it to anyone who just wants a fun quick read with a story that’ll keep them engaged, but not as anything earth shatteringly amazing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 23, 2023
This was stunning. I'm so impressed.
It's a really cleverly crafted graphic novel, with excellent pacing. It's a fairly complicated story, but it never became confusing or too longwinded because of explanations, it was all just done so well.
It's a really cleverly crafted graphic novel, with excellent pacing. It's a fairly complicated story, but it never became confusing or too longwinded because of explanations, it was all just done so well.
April 20, 2024
Just enough adventure in this Sci Fi to keep you wanting to not put this book down. Nice color graphics depict the diverse lgbtq main characters. This solid YA friendly story is a nice one to read in between my roller-coaster of tragedies, and WWI poetry, and non-fiction that often points to harsh realities.
I liked the uniqueness of each character. Each has personality quirks and very distinct visual differences. It shows care by the artist in the time taken to bring this book to life. I liked the twist in the Sci Fi story. I liked the human nature of these teens that brought about their success. They each felt like all readers can surely identify with at least one of them strongly. By working together, they achieved more than the sum of just themselves. Nice message.
Solid 4*
I liked the uniqueness of each character. Each has personality quirks and very distinct visual differences. It shows care by the artist in the time taken to bring this book to life. I liked the twist in the Sci Fi story. I liked the human nature of these teens that brought about their success. They each felt like all readers can surely identify with at least one of them strongly. By working together, they achieved more than the sum of just themselves. Nice message.
Solid 4*
July 13, 2024
3/7/24- 4.5 rounded up! That was possibly the most casually queer, cinematic af graphic novel I've ever read and now I need it to be made into a movie pls and thanks!
March 9, 2023
queer as fuck
April 9, 2023
Originally, I thought this story might be too sci-fi for me, but I was absolutely hooked by the end of chapter 2! The illustration style is a lot of fun, with quirky expressions and full-color imagery. I would really enjoy seeing this as an animated film or mini-series.
July 20, 2024
Мене дуже надихнула ідея: подорожі в часі, взаємодія людей з різних буквально епох і ще й якась темна схема.
Мальовка стильна й яскрава. Власне вона мене й полонила ще до того, як я прочитала анотацію.
Я була готова, що все відбуваьиметься швидко й обмеженість фреймів та баблів не дасть розкрити кожен аспект роботи світу майбутнього чи сфокусуватися на кожному персонажі.
Та все одно події здалися мені уривчастими. Ніби тягнулося-тягнулося з дрібними рухами, а потім вмить полетіло, перескакуючи все занадто швидко.
Ще й дуже наївно...
Підозрюю, що я просто не аудиторія роману, адже фокус був на стосунках й емоційному зрості герлїв, а вчепилася в лор😅
Але все одно я отримала задоволення. Це саме те, що потрібно сонячного вихідного дня, щоб розслабитися)
Мальовка стильна й яскрава. Власне вона мене й полонила ще до того, як я прочитала анотацію.
Я була готова, що все відбуваьиметься швидко й обмеженість фреймів та баблів не дасть розкрити кожен аспект роботи світу майбутнього чи сфокусуватися на кожному персонажі.
Та все одно події здалися мені уривчастими. Ніби тягнулося-тягнулося з дрібними рухами, а потім вмить полетіло, перескакуючи все занадто швидко.
Ще й дуже наївно...
Підозрюю, що я просто не аудиторія роману, адже фокус був на стосунках й емоційному зрості герлїв, а вчепилася в лор😅
Але все одно я отримала задоволення. Це саме те, що потрібно сонячного вихідного дня, щоб розслабитися)
December 31, 2023
3.5/5
love reading stories where literally everyone is queer (including the villains) plus the sci-fi plot was actually quite solid with a pretty cool plot twist that i didn't see coming.
love reading stories where literally everyone is queer (including the villains) plus the sci-fi plot was actually quite solid with a pretty cool plot twist that i didn't see coming.
July 14, 2023
This was fun I sat down and gobbled up this whole book in one sitting. The art is magnificent, like so beyond lovely to look at I had a feast on every single page this was AMAZING. Characters were fun, yay to representation just being there and not a part of the plot at all, very refreshing. The plot was also fun, some things were not logical - high tech future things but they don't have trackers on the clones they made? A character said 'at least it's not a retina scan' as if they'd be using key cards in this high security building? They were. They were using key cards. I don't think the point was for it to make perfect sense so I went where it took me and the plot twists kinda slayed, it was exactly when I went 'huh how can the 4 dimensional thing mean there's 2 of them at the same time?' that the clone plot twist happened and I enjoyed that it all made sense except that and then BANG. The friendships were cute, this whole story moved so so so fast and their interactions gave me whiplash. I also cringed, but I think that's okay because it took no braincells and was generally fun.
June 8, 2023
This was such an experience and definitely not your average time travel story! I flew through this graphic novel. The art style was great and the plot was full of surprising twists and turns. The ending did feel a little fast and rough it would’ve been even better if that was worked out a little more. Overall I highly recommend it and it’s a solid 4 stars!
May 7, 2023
Hello???? A YA graphic novel getting a five-star rating??? From ME??? Damn, this was good!!!
Project Nought is about a boy from the 1990s being brought to the future to participate in a time travel exchange program... Except is it really an exchange program when the kids from the past are just going to get their minds wiped at the end of the ordeal?
It's admittedly a really, really messed up notion. The future kids are all so excited to meet the past kids and ask questions about their lives and their times, and here are these poor, poor teenagers who got brought here without their permission to further someone else's education and then get plopped back into the timeline with nothing to show for it. What. The. Fuck. (Which is code for: "Hell yeah you've got my attention 👀")
Yet the only one who seems concerned by this is one of our leads, Ren, while the other past kids decided, "Hehehe no consequences for anything we do here 😈," which is actually an equally valid response from their perspective. Except what about the girl from the past who was tragically injured two years ago? The one that everyone was told was brought home safe and sound but whose student host insists that she died before their very eyes? Clearly, there's some dishonesty going on here, and it's not all fun and games and no consequences.
Project Nought is excellent at building up a the story and giving each plot beat its due. I feel like its a recurring issue (albeit an understandable one, given the time it takes to make them) with graphic novels that they often move way too fast and don't give you a chance to get invested in what's going on and the people it's happening to. Here, we have a clear understanding of all four of our leads and their wants and desires, as well as their relationship with the world they exist within.
And the author REALLY doesn't pull her punches when it comes to putting these characters in Situations and defying her own status quo. And everything that happens makes you question everything that ALREADY happened while exposing the secrets of this world in the best possible way.
Y'all, give this one a read!
Project Nought is about a boy from the 1990s being brought to the future to participate in a time travel exchange program... Except is it really an exchange program when the kids from the past are just going to get their minds wiped at the end of the ordeal?
It's admittedly a really, really messed up notion. The future kids are all so excited to meet the past kids and ask questions about their lives and their times, and here are these poor, poor teenagers who got brought here without their permission to further someone else's education and then get plopped back into the timeline with nothing to show for it. What. The. Fuck. (Which is code for: "Hell yeah you've got my attention 👀")
Yet the only one who seems concerned by this is one of our leads, Ren, while the other past kids decided, "Hehehe no consequences for anything we do here 😈," which is actually an equally valid response from their perspective. Except what about the girl from the past who was tragically injured two years ago? The one that everyone was told was brought home safe and sound but whose student host insists that she died before their very eyes? Clearly, there's some dishonesty going on here, and it's not all fun and games and no consequences.
Project Nought is excellent at building up a the story and giving each plot beat its due. I feel like its a recurring issue (albeit an understandable one, given the time it takes to make them) with graphic novels that they often move way too fast and don't give you a chance to get invested in what's going on and the people it's happening to. Here, we have a clear understanding of all four of our leads and their wants and desires, as well as their relationship with the world they exist within.
And the author REALLY doesn't pull her punches when it comes to putting these characters in Situations and defying her own status quo. And everything that happens makes you question everything that ALREADY happened while exposing the secrets of this world in the best possible way.
Y'all, give this one a read!
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June 5, 2023
I liked the art, and the core story is good. I just found this a little confusing at times, and generally didn't keep my attention as much as I would have hoped.
July 9, 2024
It was so good!? I wanted to cry; I wasn't expecting to like it that much! I want more of the characters/story 😭
I'll definitely check out more comics!
I'll definitely check out more comics!
March 26, 2023
I found some of the characters endlessly annoying *cough* Max *cough*. But loved others like Jia and Tane. The biggest problem I had with the book though was the science, which makes no sense.
Overall it was a kinda fun funny book. but it was just good.
Overall it was a kinda fun funny book. but it was just good.
June 6, 2023
Give me more! I loved it.
July 4, 2023
So many graphic novels I've read lately feel like something is missing, but this one hits the mark, along with a plot twist I didn't see coming. I enjoyed it very much.
March 27, 2024
mars and ren my beloved <3 and
jia's and phoebes friendship is so precious to me
jia's and phoebes friendship is so precious to me
March 5, 2023
MY RATING 4/5 STARS
Thank you to Harper360YA for sending me an ARC of this graphic novel in exchange of an honest review.
Project Nought is a really amazing queer graphic novel that is set in the future, 2122. The art style in this novel was really gorgeous, and we got to see the futuristic world really coming to life through the pages, which ended up adding a lot to the story.
Through this graphic novel we get to follow a great cast of diverse characters, with different
identities. Here it was really cool to see how this future showed how much the world had changed, and started to accept people with LGBTQ+ identities, which meant they were able to thrive and be openly themselves.
Furthermore, we got to see a great friend group, who were always ready to help and be there for each other. Another thing I really loved was the blossoming romance between Ren and Mars. Here I really liked seeing them getting to know each other, and slowly forming their bond.
Through the novel we hear about the company Chronotech, and how they are the ones who made time travel a reality. However, like many stories shows, big corporation are often hiding a darker secret within the company. Through the novel, we get to see the characters uncover the truth behind the company and what is actually going on.
Thank you to Harper360YA for sending me an ARC of this graphic novel in exchange of an honest review.
Project Nought is a really amazing queer graphic novel that is set in the future, 2122. The art style in this novel was really gorgeous, and we got to see the futuristic world really coming to life through the pages, which ended up adding a lot to the story.
Through this graphic novel we get to follow a great cast of diverse characters, with different
identities. Here it was really cool to see how this future showed how much the world had changed, and started to accept people with LGBTQ+ identities, which meant they were able to thrive and be openly themselves.
Furthermore, we got to see a great friend group, who were always ready to help and be there for each other. Another thing I really loved was the blossoming romance between Ren and Mars. Here I really liked seeing them getting to know each other, and slowly forming their bond.
Through the novel we hear about the company Chronotech, and how they are the ones who made time travel a reality. However, like many stories shows, big corporation are often hiding a darker secret within the company. Through the novel, we get to see the characters uncover the truth behind the company and what is actually going on.
March 19, 2023
This was a fun, exciting graphic novel set in a queernormative future where scientific experiments bring kids together... But with a cost.
I loved this story. The art was great. The characters were all nice and developed in their own way (although sometimes history/backstories/family info? could have made them even more fleshed out).
I can only recommend it to everyone!
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I loved this story. The art was great. The characters were all nice and developed in their own way (although sometimes history/backstories/family info? could have made them even more fleshed out).
I can only recommend it to everyone!
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March 26, 2023
My new favourite graphic novel!! An epic queer sci-fi story with a diverse cast of characters, romance, humour and plot twists.
April 7, 2023
very mild spoilers
i ordered this book on a whim because of an instagram reel made by the author (this is their first book and i guess the tiktok marketing approach works). made an extra effort to get it from an indie bookstore so maybe that counteracts the fact that i let facebook win.
read it all in one sitting over the course of like 4? 5? hours (ignoring the three other books without pictures that i’m ostensibly reading right now) needed this so bad … like it hit! i needed to see a cute gay couple get together and have an adventure and it delivered. more than delivered. a lot of queer and trans characters which always heals me a little and was especially nice rn because i’ve been pissed off at cis people treating me badly this week. it got darker than i expected which wasn’t a bad thing at all like it was really good and i teared up multiple times (although never quite enough to let tears fall). i got the fluttering feeling in my chest that i am literally always chasing from stories and in life so that made me feel like a person again. i also laughed out loud a couple times which is impressive i don’t often laugh from books!! and beautiful beautiful art like it transmitted the action so well. facial expressions felt very real and during the emotional scenes they were honestly kind of brutal in a good way. loved the plot twist too 😼 i’m excited for the next book (there’s gotta be one … )
idk some mild plot holes i think and there were a couple squares (is that what they’re called?) that could have been edited better. so that’s why not 5 stars but still very good and very entertaining
i ordered this book on a whim because of an instagram reel made by the author (this is their first book and i guess the tiktok marketing approach works). made an extra effort to get it from an indie bookstore so maybe that counteracts the fact that i let facebook win.
read it all in one sitting over the course of like 4? 5? hours (ignoring the three other books without pictures that i’m ostensibly reading right now) needed this so bad … like it hit! i needed to see a cute gay couple get together and have an adventure and it delivered. more than delivered. a lot of queer and trans characters which always heals me a little and was especially nice rn because i’ve been pissed off at cis people treating me badly this week. it got darker than i expected which wasn’t a bad thing at all like it was really good and i teared up multiple times (although never quite enough to let tears fall). i got the fluttering feeling in my chest that i am literally always chasing from stories and in life so that made me feel like a person again. i also laughed out loud a couple times which is impressive i don’t often laugh from books!! and beautiful beautiful art like it transmitted the action so well. facial expressions felt very real and during the emotional scenes they were honestly kind of brutal in a good way. loved the plot twist too 😼 i’m excited for the next book (there’s gotta be one … )
idk some mild plot holes i think and there were a couple squares (is that what they’re called?) that could have been edited better. so that’s why not 5 stars but still very good and very entertaining
May 31, 2023
Living in the 1990s, teen Ren, on a bus trip to his pen pal friend, unexpectedly travels forward in time to the year 2122. In this new future, he learns of the company Chronotech which is responsible for time-traveling teens. He meets Mars, who shows him the grandeur of the future. But as secrets begin to show and shady doctors come to light, Ren, Mars, and friends learn the truth about Chronotech. Can Ren save his future before time literally runs out?
Futuristic and tech-savvy, this graphic novel is ahead of our times! With a bit of romance and mystery thrown in, Ren and Mars want to take down the major corporation of Chronotech as their secrets come to light. Seeing doubles and learning that his memories will be wiped, Ren is desperate to save his life. With colors that match a different sci-fi world, this comic draws the readers in with its hi-tech and designer clothes of 2122. A delightful read for all fans, time travel, and sweet romance.
Futuristic and tech-savvy, this graphic novel is ahead of our times! With a bit of romance and mystery thrown in, Ren and Mars want to take down the major corporation of Chronotech as their secrets come to light. Seeing doubles and learning that his memories will be wiped, Ren is desperate to save his life. With colors that match a different sci-fi world, this comic draws the readers in with its hi-tech and designer clothes of 2122. A delightful read for all fans, time travel, and sweet romance.
December 15, 2023
*3.75
Teenager Ren is on the run to visit his pen pal, Georgia, when he hits his head on the bus and wakes up over a hundred years in the future. He's told he's part of a "time travel transfer student" program, where he'll be sent back to his own time in three months. Ren quickly befriends Mars, his guide to the future, and Phoebe, another "transfer" from the 90's. But as Mars' friend Jia questions what Chronotech is hiding, returning to his old life might be the last thing on Ren's mind.
I liked the art style of this comic a lot, and the character design was great. The sci-fi elements felt like they were spiraling a bit out of control around the halfway mark, but there was an excellent twist to the whole time travel program that was wonderfully done. And this book is so overwhelmingly, wonderfully queer! I think there was literally only one straight character the entire time. So I loved that. Also, this book has a lot of hugs.
Out of the characters, most of them were well done. Ren is a relatable protagonist, Mars is adorable, and Phoebe is a sweetheart. But... Jia... I just really didn't like them.
Jia's whole conspiracy is based off of the fact that (minor spoilers) So sure, I guess that explains most of their actions, but I felt like Jia never did anything for anyone else. I just felt bad for Phoebe putting so much effort into talking with Jia and helping them when Jia wasn't even including her in their plans. Jia's conspiracies took over almost all of their character.
Surprisingly, one of the characters I found myself wanting info on the most was Georgia, Ren's pen pal from the 90s. Her and Ren's friendship sounded very sweet, and I liked how often he brought her up. This is what gets me invested in romances - romantic leads who have more relationships than just their SO.
3.75/5 stars!
Teenager Ren is on the run to visit his pen pal, Georgia, when he hits his head on the bus and wakes up over a hundred years in the future. He's told he's part of a "time travel transfer student" program, where he'll be sent back to his own time in three months. Ren quickly befriends Mars, his guide to the future, and Phoebe, another "transfer" from the 90's. But as Mars' friend Jia questions what Chronotech is hiding, returning to his old life might be the last thing on Ren's mind.
I liked the art style of this comic a lot, and the character design was great. The sci-fi elements felt like they were spiraling a bit out of control around the halfway mark, but there was an excellent twist to the whole time travel program that was wonderfully done. And this book is so overwhelmingly, wonderfully queer! I think there was literally only one straight character the entire time. So I loved that. Also, this book has a lot of hugs.
Out of the characters, most of them were well done. Ren is a relatable protagonist, Mars is adorable, and Phoebe is a sweetheart. But... Jia... I just really didn't like them.
Jia's whole conspiracy is based off of the fact that (minor spoilers) So sure, I guess that explains most of their actions, but I felt like Jia never did anything for anyone else. I just felt bad for Phoebe putting so much effort into talking with Jia and helping them when Jia wasn't even including her in their plans. Jia's conspiracies took over almost all of their character.
Surprisingly, one of the characters I found myself wanting info on the most was Georgia, Ren's pen pal from the 90s. Her and Ren's friendship sounded very sweet, and I liked how often he brought her up. This is what gets me invested in romances - romantic leads who have more relationships than just their SO.
3.75/5 stars!
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