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mollylazer's review
4.0
I read this with my six-year-old twins, who loved it like they did the first Bug Boys book. I really enjoy the series and the characters, and I appreciate how Knetzger deals with some really serious mental health issues that kids face. I actually had to take a break from reading after the story with the dragon's pearl because I found it so emotionally devastating. (We went back to it about 15 minutes later, of course.) My kids' favorite story is the one with the RPG, which they've had us read them many times over already.
tealdavis's review
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
So sweet. The art style fees like a warm cup of tea. Loved the bat adventure, the raspberry bush and their s’mores looked incredible!
phoenixs's review
5.0
More like 4.5, but this one was much stronger than the first! More focused and the worldbuilding was intuitive and fun!
chamomiledaydreams's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
The second installment of "Bug Boys" is very similar to the first, so every compliment that I had for the first book transfers over to this one: the art, the characters, the vibes, and so on. Yet I didn't enjoy it as much, for some reason, and I've noticed this with other graphic novels. My working theory is that second installments don't have the same novelty as the first book, and it's easy to get a little impatient as a reader and think, "Now that this world has been established, is the author going to do anything with it?" It's OK if the answer is, "No, this is a simple slice-of-life series, so there will be no overarching plot or big revelations." But there are moments in "Bug Boys" where I feel like the opposite could be the case, where Laura Knetzger is leading into something more dramatic. I plan to keep reading this series regardless, and I will do my best to keep an open mind and enjoy the journey, wherever it takes me.
whalesnark's review
5.0
So wholesome and uplifting stories of young adult bugs! I love these books, and I hope that Ms. Laura Knetzger knows how special these bug boys are to me. I find a lot of comfort in seeing them work through troubles in their buggy lives. Camaraderie!
toothbugg's review
5.0
so cute!!! the bug boys graphic novels remind me soooo much of adventure time in a way that triggers nostalgia and warmth for me. :)
lindsayclaire's review
5.0
I love reading children's or middle grade books as an adult for many different reasons. One because they are fun and comforting and have many themes that are important to remember even in my 30's. I wish I had these books when I was growing up! But also because I'm asked a lot for recommendations and I want to be able to provide books for all age groups that I can vouch for! This series is AMAZING. Has such great ideas around friendship and home and existence outside of our comforts and communication and stories and so! much! more!