School Library Journal Review
Gr 6-8-Artemis Fowl has one last deal to pull off before he quits his life of crime. The plan falls through, and the valuable C Cube, a computer powered by fairy technology, ends up in the hands of a ruthless enemy. The book's complex plot points and action have been effectively condensed into a tense, tautly wound story, and the opening synopsis will orient readers new to the series. The full-color art is stylish and unique, with delicate lines and stylized features that give it an ornate, gothic feel. The brooding tones, edgy illustrations, and depiction of gun violence will appeal to Artemis Fowl's many fans.-Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NY (c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Colfer's third Artemis Fowl installment gets the graphic-novel treatment as amoral genius Artemis teams up again with fairy police captain Holly Short in a heist to retrieve a stolen computer that could reveal the fairies' existence. A larger trim size would have rendered the text and stylized character illustrations less inscrutable, but energetic panels and lively dialogue keep the presentation humming. (c) Copyright 2014. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
