I should probably give this a three, but it makes me geeky heart happy.

I really don't like the art for real life, but I do like how it shifts between the art (I don't like) for Real Life and this completely different, idyllic art style for the gaming world. That it's so far apart, even the style needs to convey it. I like that the main character remains the same, and that we're seeing how this all came together for her, before the parts of the show we all got to love and giggle at. ( )

This book is so cool. I love it. I love the show too. :-D Great artwork and story. ( )

Although the book description/blurb calls The Guild an "Internet phenomenon", I was not aware of it prior to finding it on Goodreads. Glad I didn't miss out!

Cyd is having some personal issues. Her boyfriend is a selfish douchebag and she's currently in therapy. She turns to an online game (similar to World of Warcraft maybe?) for an escape. But she finds so much more: a means of expression, friendship, and self-confidence.

Even if you're not a gamer, I feel that us Internet nerds can relate. The Guild really captures the fun of making online friends for the first time.

I loved this, and I hope to check out more of "The Guild phenomenon" soon!

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Now I'm going to have to go back and re-watch The Guild! ( )

I decided on 3 stars because, while I liked the story, it definitely didn't seem to flow well as a comic. I haven't seen the show (nor realized it came first until I picked this up) but I can only assume that it all flows a lot better on screen. 3 stars not because it was bad, 3 stars because it was just okay. ( )