Barb the Last Berzerker (1)

Furious action and humor collide in super-fun adventure with a heroine full of spunk and determination.

Barb is a Berzerker, and the smallest one, who always is told to stay behind when the rest of the Berzerkers attack the monsters. When they attack an especially evil monster, Barb doesn't listen to orders, but this time, it's good since the rest of the Berzerker's are taken captive. Barb manages to escape with the sword, and now, it's up to her to find the Northern Berzerkers, bring them back to free her group.

This is a fast-paced tale, packed with adventure, quirky moments, monsters, unexpected surprises, a powerful sword, and friendship. Barb might be small, but she has the heart of a true Berzerker...actually, even a bigger one than show more that. She's brave, kind, and never bows from a fight which needs to be fought. And yet, she's horribly kind to anyone and everyone, who needs it. In other words, she is an awesome heroine, who simply loves to fight, too.

There are tons of fun fight scenes...the kind with the 'Whoosh', 'Bang' and such. Monsters need to fear when she appears with her sword, but yet, there's never a shortage on heart. This book is as much about friendship, standing up for those who need help, standing to your own mistakes, and judging creatures for who they are and not what they are. So, there are tons of good messages in here too.

The illustrations are bright and bold and full of power. It's fun to go through each scene and watch Barb's tales unfold. The text is great for the intended audience and balances nicely with the illustrations.
It's just fun to read as tension and laughs combine into a fury of fun. Luckily, this is only the beginning of Barb's adventures, too. show less

Original review posted on my blog here.

Thank you to TBR and Beyond Tours for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Whenever I agree to do a tour (or buddy read) for a middle grade book, I’m always a bit skeptical on whether or not it’s a good choice. I’m entering my late 20s and I’ve gotten to the point where my much-beloved YA novels are starting to not have the same shine they once did. Why should middle grade books be any different?

I am so happy that I keep being proven wrong. This book was an absolute hoot.

Barb the Last Berzerker is the story of a young Berzerker (Zerk for short) who finds herself tasked to save her loved one— alone. Thankfully, she befriends a (completely adorable) yeti monster named show more Pork Chop ( show less

The description had me when it Said She-Ra meets Dog Man. If only it had lived up to that. The art lives up to it, but the story line is just so-so. Barb is small. She is constantly looked over by the other Berserkers who are big and full of muscle, and ready to fight. During a fight with Witch Head most of her warrior friends are captured and she must defeat them on her own with her trusty Shadow Blade. This is supposed to be a comedy, but it is too much comedy for the reader. I found myself rolling my eyes and wondering when it was going to end. No thank you.

* I got this book for review*
I think this would be a great bridge series for kids coming out of early middle grade books and wanting to get into longer books. I think this story was very action focused and just a s fun read. I liked the friendship elemets at the heart of this story! I think this would also be great series for relctuant readers! I would def pass tihs one one to my students!

* I got this book for review*
I think this would be a great bridge series for kids coming out of early middle grade books and wanting to get into longer books. I think this story was very action focused and just a s fun read. I liked the friendship elemets at the heart of this story! I think this would also be great series for relctuant readers! I would def pass tihs one one to my students!

I rather like Barb! She is a sweet character, and especially for a Berzerker! Her sidekick Porkchop cracks me up. I am looking forward to more adventures with Barb.

This graphic novel follows the main character Barb as she is trying to save her fellow bezerkers from doom.