Guide to the Crystal Gems (Steven Universe)

I'm a fan of the Steven Universe series and this book is so pretty.Guide to the Crystal Gems is funny and written from Steven's point of view.It contains small bio and about for the Crystal gems, Homeworld gems and even fusions! (Sadly Sardonyx is missing).Don't expect any big reveal, it is basically a guide to get to know the gems, If you have seen all the episodes so far you wont be reading any new info but still I really enjoyed it. It is simple and colorful.It comes with screenshots of the show, just a few new art.Hardcover, with hologram over the title that really goes with the themed Steven Universe book.Size is around 8.6 inches tall and 6.5 width. 96 pages.Great for anyone that is interested in the series.

I bought this book on a whim since I'm a HUGE SU fan. It is a great book and I am so glad I purchased it. My only 'complaint' is that it was published some time ago and there needs to be an updated version that includes info on Sardonyx, etc. But, that doesn't make the book any less amazing. Maybe Rebecca Sugar could do an updated version now that the SU movie is out??? Still a fabulous guide and even I found some information in there that I didn't know about the Crystal Gems. Great resource if you write fanfiction, too.

I pre-ordered the hardcover edition. When it arrived, the first thing I noticed was the glittery holographic text on the cover. Nice touch. The pages are a gloss/mat finish of fairly heavy weight paper. The printing is very nice with tons of crisp, colorful illustrations.It is not filled with secret SU info, but there were a few facts in it that I didn't know including revealing Rose's manifesto for the first time. The title might make you believe that this is a primer for the show. However, if you have not made it through season one, the book will be a major spoiler.The book does what its title says. Describing the Crystal Gems as well as the Home World Gems and Fusions. It really doesn't talk about any of the human characters or locations.On the first page, Rebecca introduces Steven. Steven explains the Gems from his perspective and gets a bit introspective. In the last part of the book, Garnet walks us through the world of the fusions. There is a lot of dialog support from all the Crystal Gems. Each one is given their own font which is a great way to help the reader keep track of who's speaking. You can't help but read the book in the character's voices.As far as content goes, I think the best part is the insight you get from Steven's feelings and understanding of his world. If you are a fan, it's well worth the money.

I'm going to make a confession. Earlier this year, I had no idea what Steven Universe was about. I had only seen clips of it on YouTube reviews for cartoons and films. Once I started watching clips (out of curiosity), I began to regret the fact that I had never watched it, but I suppose that's the price I have to pay for not having cable!Steven Universe is a heck of a great show with awesome characters! I also love the diverse universe populated by the extraterrestrial Gems. Who would've thought a species of sentient crystals and gemstones could be entertaining? Rebecca Sugar did, and I am so thankful for that. Her art is simple and creative, and her music is great. I hope to see more of this show in the future.As for the book, my only complaint is its length. It was too short! There could be so much more information crammed into this book, making it a huge encyclopedia. I picture this show becoming as diverse as the Star Wars and Star Trek storylines, so I am sure Sugar and her creative team will continue to help this show grow.Other than that, I adore this show and I adore this book.Awesome work!

This guide is a fun and easy read for those who watch the show. It is written through the perspectives of Steven and the Crystal Gems and includes basic breakdowns of them, the Homeworld gems that have been introduced so far, and most of the fusions that have appeared (Rainbow Quartz and Sardonyx are, unfortunately, absent). The different fonts and colors make it easy to figure out who is providing commentary, and the writing makes the information and lessons in it accessible for all age groups, which is definitely a positive for children's media. I would not consider this a must-have simply because, outside of a few explanations (how Rose Quartz was able to have Steven) and little tidbits (like Opal being forgetful--so stuff that just confirms details in the episodes), this doesn't really offer much past what you find in the episodes already (and as mentioned before, nothing for those that wanted to learn about the other two fusions). It's still good, though, and I would recommend it for those that would benefit from having all of this in written form.As an aside from someone who purchased the Kindle version, if you're torn between the two, know that the digital copy is in the comic-reader format, so anything like highlighting, searching, etc., is not possible from what I can see. While the book is still easy to read, there is no benefit to it compared to the physical copy.

Very Epic

I got this for my daughter for Christmas. She was so in love with the book she read the whole book in two days. I would definitely love to buy more books.

Very informative and fun. Tells just enough to keep you interested but doesn't spill all of the secrets. Great way for new fans to catch on the lore, and a fun review for those already caught up. The only downside is that it only covers up about the 1st few episodes of season 2, fo fans who are 100% caught up will notice a few things missing. But its not so big a problem that it takes away from the fun of the book.

Got this as a gift for my little sister. She loved it, and it was in perfect condition.

Unica coisa de Steven que eu tenho. Perfeito! É simples mas pra quem é fã tá mais do que ótimo! Uso de decoração

Molto carino. Con uno stile ovviamente più infantile, ma comunque molto piacevole. Fornisce anche informazioni interessanti per ogni appassionato della serie principale.

Es un libro obligatorio para los fans de la serie ya que contiene detalles muy buenos acerca de las gemas, por el precio y la calidad vale mucho la pena. Llego 1 semana antes de lo previsto, todo muy rápido y en excelentes condiciones. Aclaro que es solo por que es relativamente corto el libro: Calidad 8/10 , contenido 8/10

If you're evil and you're on the riseYou can count on the four of us taking you downCause we're good and evil never beats usWe'll win the fight and then go out for pizzasWe are the Crystal GemsWe'll always save the dayAnd if you think we can'tWe'll always find a wayThat's why the people of this world believe inGarnet, Amethyst, and Pearl and Steven!