Locke & Key Master Edition Volume 1 by Joe Hill

Locke & Key Master Edition Volume 1 (Locke & Key, #1)

by Joe Hill

Now a Netflix Original Series! Named a "modern masterpiece" by The A.V. Club, the crticially-acclaimed series Locke & Key takes on new life in a reformatted hardcover collection. Volume 1 features the first two story arcs, Welcome to Lovecraft and Headgames, with all-new cover art and design by co-creator Gabriel Rodriguez.

Locke & Key tells a sprawling tale of magic and family, legacy and grief, good and evil. Acclaimed suspense novelist and New York Times best-selling author Joe Hill (The Fireman, Heart-Shaped Box) has created a gripping story of dark fantasy and wonder—with astounding artwork from Gabriel Rodriguez—that, like the doors of Keyhouse, will transform all who open it. The epic begins here: Welcome to Lovecraft.

Reviewed by mysticalmanuscripts on

2 of 5 stars

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The plot was slow and predictable, especially Sam’s story with the Everywhere Key. The characters were also inconsistent and hard to care about. I have mixed feelings about it. The concept is interesting and includes things I typically like (magical school, parallel worlds), but the art affected my enjoyment.It is trying to be horror, but it is simply icky. The art is also inconsistent and the characters seem underdeveloped. The pacing of the story is too slow and the ending feels rushed. Overall, it’s a disappointing experience.

While there are some positive aspects, the lack of development and rushed pacing of the story make it an unsatisfactory read.


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Reading updates

  • 6 November, 2023: Started reading
  • 7 November, 2023: Finished reading
  • 6 November, 2023: Reviewed