[Blog/Bookstagram/BookTok Tour] Resonant: The Complete Series by David “DB” Andry, Ale Aragon, & Skylar Patridge

I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the RESONANT: THE COMPLETE SERIES by David “DB” Andry, Ale Aragon, & Skylar Patridge Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!

 

About The Book:

Title: RESONANT: THE COMPLETE SERIES

Authors: David “DB” Andry, Ale Aragon (Illustrator), & Skylar Patridge (Illustrator)

Pub. Date: April 2, 2024

Publisher: Vault Comics

Formats:  Paperback, eBook

Pages: 264

Find it: Goodreads, https://books2read.com/RESONANT-THE-COMPLETE-SERIES 

In a terrifying dystopian world,true horror arises and chaos rules when humankind's moral defenses fall and our worst impulses run wild. RESONANT is a post-apocalyptic horror story where Cormac McCarthy's THE ROAD meets THE ODYSSEY, by way of THE WALKING DEAD - for fans and readers of Bird Box, Y: The Last Man, A Quiet Place, Road Warrior, and The Walking Dead.

NOW IN SERIES DEVELOPMENT FOR BET+ with Gerard McMurray as executive producer, director, and writer
Adapted for television by CBS Studios, Ridley Scott’s Scott Free Productions, and Gerard McMurray

RESONANT: The Complete Series FOREWORD BY GERARD McMURRAY!

OUR WORST IMPULSES UNLEASHED.
A decade has passed since the first Waves hit, unleashing humanity’s darkest impulses and plunging the world into chaos. Paxton, a single father of three, must venture from the secluded haven they’ve built to restock the medicine his chronically-ill youngest son needs to survive. When the somewhat routine trip goes awry, Paxton and his children—now separated—will battle everything in their path to reunite.

Can you resist the Call of the Void?

Collects the entire ten-issue series in a deluxe trade paperback omnibus with a foreword by Gerard McMurray (Director - The First Purge, Director, Executive Producer, and Writer - Burning Sands)

For fans of The Walking Dead, The Road, Bird Box, A Quiet Place, Y:The Last Man, and Road Warrior.

"What stands out in RESONANT is how the real horror comes not from the waves, but the other people...The scary moments are amplified by the great character development."
- Horror DNA

Top 25 Best Comics of 2021 -- Comics Bookcase

“…an odyssey even more terrifying than Bird Box.” -- The Beat

“…a firestorm of raw emotion, anxiety, and fear that any horror buff is going to appreciate.” – AIPT

“Pick this one up if you like apocalyptic stories and comics that speak to something dark and creepy in all the worst ways, even in the light.” – Black Nerd Problems

 

My Book Review: “We have more power over the waves than we’re willing to admit. We can make this world better. But only if we are better.”

Resonant: The Complete Series throws us into a gritty, post-apocalyptic world with vivid illustrations of its feral, chaotic characters. A decade after the first waves hit, humanity struggles to regain hope amid wastelands, cult-like leaders, and, of course, the tortuous Waves— that find any stray thought in your subconscious, and make you act upon them. Your only warning? A chirping of cicadas that gradually becomes louder the closer an upcoming wave is about to hit.

Paxton, a single father of three, is forced to leave his children back at their farm and find help restocking the medicine for his youngest, chronically ill son. Instructed to stay inside and look after one another while he’s gone, the kids do as they’re told. Not everything goes as planned though… for Paxton’s or the children’s sake. Paxton and his kids find themselves in dangerous situations— ones they could have never imagined, while still being separated. And now, they must do whatever it takes to survive and reunite with one another before it’s too late. 

First off, I love how Resonant emphasizes the importance of family. Paxton is a steadfast, protective, and badass father. You can tell throughout these pages that he really does love and care for his family. Paxton’s three children are awesome too. I admire their fierce independence— living by themselves while also having to deal with the waves. It’s not easy. And while the family is a core part of this story, I would like to address that the word “family” itself, can take on different meanings. It can’t just simply be described as “a group of people.” Because it’s so much more than that. Resonant understands this, and it shows. Families don’t always stay together. Families are by choice or force. Families can be temporary. Families might have some so-called leaders… but who are these leaders really being led by? Resonant tricks us too, because not everything is all dark and bleak. In these dystopian times, even a small bit of hope lingers. Unlikely friendships will sprout, and betrayal will catch our characters by surprise. Sting them even. Which brings us, the reader, to ponder: how far can someone’s deepest and darkest desires go? And what is a wave, this bizarre psychological phenomenon, in the first place? Finally, what would you likely do? Suppress, control, or let loose these dark impulses? Resonant has so many questions to be asked, but few answers to be found. 

Resonant’s art also attracts attention. Every scene is filled with color, detail, and style. It all comes to life beautifully, and accurately to the way of the Resonant world: full of blood, emotions, fights, and insanity. I gotta give big props to the action scenes. They made reading Resonant a great time! So great, this book felt like binge-watching your favorite show. That’s why I'm not at all surprised that Resonant will, in fact, be getting its own show. I’ll definitely be looking forward to it!

Besides the show, I would love to see a prequel or some other continuation of Resonant. It’s crazy how this omnibus had so much yet so little. Every chapter in Resonant already had just the right amount of progression. It was hard to put down, I finished the book yearning for more, and etc. And while the world-building was fantastically well-thought of, it was a lot less complex than I would have expected. Again, Resonant does not quite answer all of our curiosities in what these waves really are and how they came to be. However, these are just a few nitpicks and I enjoyed this book overall.

All in all, I highly recommend Resonant. Insanely well-done with very real messages, as well as reflections of our humanity. This is nothing like your typical apocalyptic story. 

 

About David "DB" Andry:

David "DB" Andry is a physical therapist and comic book writer from Sacramento, CA. His works include RESONANT and END AFTER END from Vault Comics and the self-published graphic novel, THE WILD UNCERTAIN. Follow him on Twitter @dbandry for updates and excessive amount of chicken pictures

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About Ale Aragon:

Alejandro is the co-creator of DEATH ORB, a sci-fi cyberpunk story, written by RYAN FERRIER and originally published by DARK HORSE in 2018. The same title is going to be translated to Spanish and published through MULTIVERSAL EDICIONES in Argentina along 2021.

Alejandro has been working around the industry over almost a decade, with credits at DARK HORSE COMICS (Death Orb, Eve: True Stories), BOOM! STUDIOS (28 Days Later, Robocop, The Expanse), IDW (Sons of Chaos), VAULT COMICS (Resonant), IMAGE COMICS (Overlook) and lots of other cool projects.

He lives in Rosario, Argentina.

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About Skylar Patridge:

Skylar Patridge: Comic artist, illustrator, and sometimes writer. Currently working on RESONANT from Vault Comics. Has done work for Image, Dark Horse (REVERSAL), Vault, Black Mask & Scout (VOLUME) as well as a variety illustrations and pinups for comics, anthologies & books.

Home location: New Mexico

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Giveaway Details:

2 winners will receive finished copies of RESONANT: THE COMPLETE SERIES, US Only.

Ends April 23rd, midnight EST.

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Tour Schedule:

Week One:

3/25/2024	Comic Book Yeti	Interview/IG Post
3/26/2024	jlreadstoperpetuity	IG Post
3/27/2024	@darkfantasyreviews	Excerpt
3/28/2024	Two Chicks on Books	Excerpt/IG Post
3/29/2024	#BRVL Book Review Virginia Lee Blog	Excerpt
3/30/2024	The Momma Spot	Excerpt

Week Two:

3/31/2024	Kim's Book Reviews and Writing Aha's	Review/IG Post
4/1/2024	GryffindorBookishnerd	IG Review
4/2/2024	A Blue Box Full of Books	IG Review/LFL Drop Pic/TikTok Post
4/3/2024	Michelle, The Book Critic	Review/IG Post
4/4/2024	Callisto’s calling	IG Review
4/5/2024	Karma Zee Readz	Review/IG Post
4/6/2024	@evergirl200	IG Review

Week Three:

4/7/2024	@sparks_books	IG Review
4/8/2024	Country Mamas With Kids	Review/IG Post
4/9/2024	@stargirls.magical.tale	IG Review
4/10/2024	nerdophiles	Review
4/11/2024	Lifestyle of Me	Review
4/12/2024	Books and Zebras	IG Review
4/13/2024	@enthuse_reader	IG Review/TikTok Post

Week Four:

4/14/2024	Two Points of Interest	Review/IG Post
4/15/2024	@shangread_la	IG Review
4/16/2024	Rajiv's Reviews	Review/IG Post
4/17/2024	@dana.loves.books	IG Review/TikTok Post
4/18/2024	FUONLYKNEW	Review
4/19/2024	Sadie's Spotlight	Excerpt/IG Post