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laurenkara's review
3.0
this was pretty good!! i wasn't able to get completely attached to the characters, but i appreciate the sister dynamics between kat and anna and i'm intrigued enough by the mystery and ending to continue.
geekwayne's review
4.0
'Spectacle vol. 1' with story and art by Megan Rose Gedris is a graphic novel about sisters, circus and murder.
Anna works as a psychic in a circus with her sister, Kat. Kat has a knife throwing act, but when she is found dead on the floor of their trailer, Anna is left to figure out who did it. Anna also discovers she can see the dead, starting with her sister. There are a lot of suspects in the crew around her.
I liked this quirky story with it's quirky characters. Anna is a very likeable character. I also liked the stylish, colorful art.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
Anna works as a psychic in a circus with her sister, Kat. Kat has a knife throwing act, but when she is found dead on the floor of their trailer, Anna is left to figure out who did it. Anna also discovers she can see the dead, starting with her sister. There are a lot of suspects in the crew around her.
I liked this quirky story with it's quirky characters. Anna is a very likeable character. I also liked the stylish, colorful art.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.
mholleronsilk's review
4.0
Such a beautiful piece of artwork, with a wonderful storyline to match! This novel leads you on a wonderful adventure through the multi-coloured world of Megan Gedris. I think it is a must read for anyone looking for a quick and exciting read, the cliff-hanger at the end will leave you wanting more!
emmanovella's review
5.0
Beautiful artwork and great story but ends so abruptly that I was a bit concerned it was missing the last few pages 😅 thanks to Netgalley for the ARC
jkenna1990's review
4.0
This was so good! The characters are awesome and I cannot wait to read the next volume! I have to see what happens after that cliffhanger that it ended on!
thepiqht's review
5.0
❛ Nothing coffee can't fix. Also, heroin! I'll be right back with that.❜
This comic is the definition of zero to one hundred real quick. It starts off, if I'm being honest, with a dull introduction of our main character that screams of wannabe edginess. There's something quite kitsch about this first panel. You can tell that it wants to draw you in, but doesn't quite have the umph to do it. First impressions are usually the only impressions, so I went into this not expecting too much. Boy was I surprised.
As the comic goes on the quality of it goes up. The illustrations are more creative, the story is more fleshed out and the readers actually start to feel something. It gains the umph. This book puts on a show and dazzles the readers with plots that jump out of no where. There's so so much going on but it doesn't feel like there's too too much going on if y'know what I mean? That's not to say that it's perfect but it is a brilliantly fun little ride – perfect for reading in one go.
This comic is the definition of zero to one hundred real quick. It starts off, if I'm being honest, with a dull introduction of our main character that screams of wannabe edginess. There's something quite kitsch about this first panel. You can tell that it wants to draw you in, but doesn't quite have the umph to do it. First impressions are usually the only impressions, so I went into this not expecting too much. Boy was I surprised.
As the comic goes on the quality of it goes up. The illustrations are more creative, the story is more fleshed out and the readers actually start to feel something. It gains the umph. This book puts on a show and dazzles the readers with plots that jump out of no where. There's so so much going on but it doesn't feel like there's too too much going on if y'know what I mean? That's not to say that it's perfect but it is a brilliantly fun little ride – perfect for reading in one go.
yokorie's review
5.0
I'm been a fan of Gedris's work for years and I was thrilled to get a chance to read volume 1 of Spectacle. Her artwork is unlike any other I've encountered throughout the many graphic novels I've read and I'm happy to say that this full-length GN only showcases her skills. The plot was very interesting and I'm looking forward to seeing where the next volume (or more!) takes us.
Gedris has been drawing comics for years now and has always put time and effort to make sure that she has a diverse cast of characters with fleshed-out personalities, desires, and needs. Those looking to pad their libraries or classrooms with graphic novels featuring characters of color, some of whom also identify as LGBT, will not want to pass over Spectacle, Vol. 1, nor any of Gedris's work to come.
Gedris has been drawing comics for years now and has always put time and effort to make sure that she has a diverse cast of characters with fleshed-out personalities, desires, and needs. Those looking to pad their libraries or classrooms with graphic novels featuring characters of color, some of whom also identify as LGBT, will not want to pass over Spectacle, Vol. 1, nor any of Gedris's work to come.
saidtheraina's review
4.0
Circus train is stuck in the middle of nowhere. The fortune teller's sister turns up dead.
The fortune teller is tasked with discovering her killer. While being haunted by her ghost.
So much queerness and diversity and fun backstage performance drama. I read the first two volumes of this after buying them off of the author at Emerald City Comic Con 2019 on a coworker's recommendation.
SO GOOD.
The fortune teller is tasked with discovering her killer. While being haunted by her ghost.
So much queerness and diversity and fun backstage performance drama. I read the first two volumes of this after buying them off of the author at Emerald City Comic Con 2019 on a coworker's recommendation.
SO GOOD.