I'm not sure if I liked this or not. Some of the artwork was lovely, Zantana and her boyfriend had a little chemistry, and I liked Zatanna's family.

But oh, did the names Zatara and Zantana confuse me. And Zantana's friends were so boring. You could've cut them out and had nothing change. Same with the villain Allura seemed cartoony. The mystery between Erza and Giovanni is much more compelling than whatever she was on lol.

2.5 [rating may change] ( )

This is a new book in the DC universe for younger readers, in this case YA. Zatanna comes from a magical family. Her father is a world-renowned illusionist and her mother his sidekick. Her family has always wanted her to go into the family business, but she has absolutely no desire. One of her best friends however would love to take her place. It’s the summer before senior year and it’s meant to be spent at Coney Island, on the beach, and with her friends. But it’ll be dangerous, dark, and a bit magical, when Zatanna learns she’s not who she always thought she was. This was an interesting story and I wonder if it is a new character or a preexisting one? Either way I thoroughly enjoyed it. The art is fantastic, the color amazing, and overall, a joy to read. I need volume to right now. ( )

DC reimagines Zatanna for a young adult audience just a couple years after Zatanna and the House of Secrets reimagined her for a middle school audience. And I have to say, I prefer tween Zatanna Zatara to the slow, mopey teenage Zatanna Starr who meanders around Coney Island and between these covers.

Slow is the word for the day as the obvious plot takes forever to finally get to its non-conclusion. No sequel for me, please. ( )