Graphic Novel Review: Accidental Assassin, Vol. 1 by Molly Ni Cheileachair

By Corina De Armas for Aber Stoat Books

Rating: 8 out of 10

Spice Level: 0 out of 5

Ages 18+

Cover: A

Bonnie is a country girl raised by her father, who taught her invaluable survival skills. Now living in the big city and working a corporate job under her first friend at the company. He relies heavily on her, but she doesn’t mind; she’s lonely and secretly harbors a crush on him.

While working late one evening to help him catch up on work, Bonnie finds herself caught in the middle of a dangerous attack when assassins break into the company’s offices. Thanks to her upbringing, her survival instincts kick in, and she proves she can more than hold her own. After witnessing her skills, a mysterious woman recruits her into Fianna, an organization dedicated to stepping in when justice falls out of balance. Bonnie is paired with a gruff, reluctant partner who strongly opposes her involvement. He worries she’s untrained and unprepared for the dangers ahead. Despite her brutal initiation mission, Bonnie succeeds. Will her first real mission be as successful?

Bonnie is an absolute badass! It was refreshing to read about a strong, capable FMC who can truly take care of herself. The artwork is vibrant and beautifully illustrated, bringing every action-packed scene to life panel by panel. Fans of Spy x Family who are looking for a more serious, action-focused story will likely enjoy this one.

The romance is an extremely slow burn. If you’re here for romantic development, be prepared—there isn’t even a kiss in sight. Sigh.

A fun, action-packed read perfect for fans of secret organizations, trained assassins, high-stakes missions, and fierce female protagonists. While the romance takes a backseat, the thrilling plot and strong heroine make this an entertaining start to the series. (8/10)

Tropes

• Forced Proximity

• Workplace Frenemies

Trigger Warnings

• Stalking

• Violence

• Killing

• Weapon threats

Thank you to Molly Ni Cheileachair, VI (illustrator), WEBTOON Unscrolled, and NetGalley. I received advance review copies for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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First Issue.

Publisher: WEBTOON Unscrolled

ISBN: 9781834110509

288 pages

Categories:

Comics & Graphic Novels / Action & Adventure

Comics & Graphic Novels / Romance

Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous

A fast-paced action comedy series debut about rookie assassin Bonnie, perfect for fans of The Mafia Nanny, Spy x Family, and the romantic thrills of Mr. and Mrs. Smith.

Set in present day Ireland and featuring manga-inspired artwork, this graphic novel based on the hit WEBTOON comic

Accidental Assassin features fast-paced action, a slow burn enemies-to-lovers romance, and fun hijinks.

To her peers, office worker Bonnie isn’t cut out for a high-powered corporate life. Sweet, bubbly, and a lover of all things feminine and cute, she hardly fits in. Little do her coworkers know, Bonnie had an unusual, isolated upbringing where her father taught her a very uncommon curriculum.

Then a late-night office attack reveals the unexpected: Bonnie is as sharp and capable as she is deadly.

Catching the attention of a secret organization of assassins called Fianna, she is recruited as an apprentice. Inspired by a group of legendary Irish heroes, the Fianna are a covert, highly trained group dedicated to defending the world from chaos. Through any means necessary.

In this dangerous new world, Bonnie thrives—but she still hasn’t won everyone over. Ronan Clarke, the organization’s top operative, sees her as a joke. Forced to work together, Bonnie fights to prove herself to her cold new partner—no matter what it takes.

This first volume collects episodes 1 to 14 of the hit WEBTOON Accidental Assassin.

Author Bio:

Molly Ní Chélleachair is a reader and a writer who is just trying to make fictional characters suffer for your entertainment

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