Alec and Walker Holland are as different as possible, but inseparable. While Walker is brash, social, and bold, he still is always watching out for quiet, thoughtful Alec. Part of that has to do with Alec’s diabetes and insulin regimen. Alec is deeply focused on a scientific experiment with a plant he has grown very close to. After a rather stunning breakup between the Holland’s parents, they find themselves shipped off to stay with their cousins in the rural South, the last summer before college. Walker adapts quickly, making friends and flirting. Alec pours himself into the summer school laboratory and his experiment. While side effects from the project seem to clear his diabetes symptoms, it has a stranger effect on local flora and fauna. When Walker runs afoul of a local group of kids, Alec’s experiment may be the only thing to save him, even if it destroys Alec in the process.
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches is dark., but to be fair what Swamp Thing story line hasn’t been? Maggie Stiefvater continues the tradition of great writers working on the Swamp Thing franchise and keeps the story dark, while still making it deeply relatable to anyone who has ever been deeply protective of a sibling. I adored the fact that she put in Alec having Type 1 Diabetes, because the disease is not well known to most other than insulin injections have to be taken. The choice to use an implanted sensor on his arm actually keeps up with the latest technology for regular monitoring, but I digress. Morgan Beem does an incredible job with her floral work, coloration, and skull work. Yeah, like I said it’s dark.
Swamp Thing: Twin Branches is a dark surprise, but one with re-reading power.
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