Reviews

The Backstagers Vol. 2, Volume 2 by James Tynion IV

robinks's review

adventurous dark emotional lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I loved all the new characters we got to meet, and we also got to know so much more about the Backstagers!

Things are mostly resolved at the end of this volume, so what’s going to happen in the next one?

dory_a's review

4.0

Il gruppo di teatro della St. Genesius Preparatory High School ha appena finito di mettere in scena Les Terribles e ciò significa che i backstagers sono finalmente liberi di passare del tempo insieme e divertirsi! Jory però non riesce a togliersi dalla testa il caso del gruppo scomparso nell'87 ed è determinato a scoprire la verità. Per farlo lui, Hunter, Aziz, Beckett e Sasha dovranno avventurarsi ancora una volta nei tunnel e affrontare un nemico che minaccia di distruggere i teatri di tutto il mondo!
Un seguito decisamente all'altezza del primo e un'ottima conclusione per questo fantastico graphic novel! Il secondo volume di The Backstagers si concentra principalmente sul mistero della stage crew scomparsa nell'87, regalandoci una risoluzione inaspettata (meno sinistra ma molto più triste di quanto potessi immaginare) ma senza dubbio soddisfacente. Tra le altre cose, ho apprezzato molto il ruolo della magia (nello specifico, il fatto che fosse legata al "concetto" di teatro) e il bellissimo legame che unisce Jory, Hunter, Aziz, Beckett e Sasha.
Ovviamente, a causa della brevità, aspetti come la componente magica e i personaggi non vengono approfonditi a dovere, per questo non mi sarebbe dispiaciuto leggere qualche altro volume. Detto ciò, ho adorato ogni singola pagina di questo graphic novel e come si è concluso il tutto!

erinconnors94's review

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

jenny_librarian's review

5.0

Still hilarious and cute and absolutely perfect!

I was a bit confused that Jory and Hunter are now officially dating (without any more context than Jory mentioning it), but they're super cute. And the theater background was really cool too.

Looking forward to volume 3!

cjmiaou's review

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

lightreading's review against another edition

4.0

So freaking cute!

eozya's review

Look at my first review for my main thoughts on this series, but this was an immensely enjoyable re-read that managed to give me found family feels AND horror vibes while being very cute.

adsowhitney's review

5.0

Fuck yes! I love this series.

jens_1000lives's review

5.0

So so so so good!!! Loved every minute of this volume. The backstagers is one if my favorite graphic novel series.

anxious_librarian's review

5.0

More adorableness! More adventure! More theater magic!

Seriously this series it so cute, and a really quick read too (I think this is it, the next volume is a series of shorts). BOOM! Box never lets me down; whenever I see something published by them I check it out immediately.

This volume actually made me cry. I don't want to spoil it but... long lost loves and sad boyfriend moments. Once again the writing and art style really remind me of Steven Universe, especially Sasha, that smiley goofball.