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rereader33's review against another edition
5.0
What a fantastic follow-up to the first volume! Seriously, if you loved the first volume, you're gonna love this one, possibly even more. The drama is ratcheted up considerably in this volume, though unlike other series that use drama as a way of driving the narrative despite it being unnecessary, because Backstagers is all about theater it makes perfect sense. I blew through this volume more quickly than I thought I would mostly because I wanted to see how our beloved characters were going to handle a crisis that occurs (no spoilers). All of the characters are as wonderful as ever, the art style makes dramatic scenes pop and softer scenes sweeter, and while the story is rushed it doesn't feel like wasted potential. There is a lot that has not been explored and more that can be done, but for what it has presented the reader I feel like it is a satisfying story. I would love it if we get more volumes (and to my knowledge more might be coming out) but if we didn't I'd still be satisfied with what we got. It was fun, it was exciting, and despite a character having so little screen time there is a legitimately sad scene that brought a tear to my eyes. I cannot say enough wonderful stuff about this volume and this series as a whole. Everyone should give it a try, it's that amazing!
folchart's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Ahhhhh, noooo it cannot end! Though it did end up perfectly, but no no no, I need more Backstagers!
Those are my reactions when I reached the ending of this book. I just love The Backstagers and this was one hell of an awesome volume, I just couldn't put it down.
This time they meet another group of backstagers, though they aren't an unknown group. So it was kind of fun to see the reunion and have one of our group of backstagers be happy to see those people again (though not too sure if they were all too happy at first to see him/his group). I just adored the place they met up, it was a giant room of costumes, if the dimension wasn't so dangerous I wouldn't have minded staying there for a while, dressing up in all sorts of fun outfits.
Plus it showed us that all the backstages everywhere are connected. Not only our school has an entrance, but it seemed that there is an entrance at every place, and that makes the place even more interesting. How big is it? What kind of possibilities and rooms are still to be found.
But it also showed that while time for our characters was x, actually time went by like y. Though I hadn't expected it to be that much! Wow. I can imagine that people in the outside would be angry/worried. I would also be worried if my kid disappeared for such a long time.
And we have a new, very frightening, enemy hunting the magical realm behind the backstage. An enemy who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty. Who will do anything to take his revenge. He definitely was terrifying, but when we find out certain things I also couldn't help but feel sorry for the guy. So when the moment came for confrontation I was just crying as it must have hurt so much, not only for our enemy guy, but also for those who had connections to him.
We also have some romantic moments that made me awwwwwwwwww and squeeeeee!
Of course the art is still freaking awesome. I just adore the style and the colours used (especially the difference in colours/how bright they are when the group(s) enter the dimension).
All in all, highly recommended and I still hope for more, or a cute spinoff with our MC and his boyfriend going on dates/their romance.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
Those are my reactions when I reached the ending of this book. I just love The Backstagers and this was one hell of an awesome volume, I just couldn't put it down.
This time they meet another group of backstagers, though they aren't an unknown group. So it was kind of fun to see the reunion and have one of our group of backstagers be happy to see those people again (though not too sure if they were all too happy at first to see him/his group). I just adored the place they met up, it was a giant room of costumes, if the dimension wasn't so dangerous I wouldn't have minded staying there for a while, dressing up in all sorts of fun outfits.
Plus it showed us that all the backstages everywhere are connected. Not only our school has an entrance, but it seemed that there is an entrance at every place, and that makes the place even more interesting. How big is it? What kind of possibilities and rooms are still to be found.
But it also showed that while time for our characters was x, actually time went by like y. Though I hadn't expected it to be that much! Wow. I can imagine that people in the outside would be angry/worried. I would also be worried if my kid disappeared for such a long time.
And we have a new, very frightening, enemy hunting the magical realm behind the backstage. An enemy who isn't afraid to get his hands dirty. Who will do anything to take his revenge. He definitely was terrifying, but when we find out certain things I also couldn't help but feel sorry for the guy. So when the moment came for confrontation I was just crying as it must have hurt so much, not only for our enemy guy, but also for those who had connections to him.
We also have some romantic moments that made me awwwwwwwwww and squeeeeee!
Of course the art is still freaking awesome. I just adore the style and the colours used (especially the difference in colours/how bright they are when the group(s) enter the dimension).
All in all, highly recommended and I still hope for more, or a cute spinoff with our MC and his boyfriend going on dates/their romance.
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
sjones13's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
labunnywtf's review against another edition
4.0
Welp, this was certainly not the book to read right before bed. O_O So much creepiness.
I was already loving these boys after the first volume, but this one pushed me straight over the edge and into the magical and terrible wonderland that is the backstage.
In this volume, something odd is happening in the backstage. Backstagers from another school have shown up and are wondering why our boys are there. And then there's the creepy Jack-O-Lantern faced guy whose word bubbles very closely resemble Dream's from the Sandman Series, thereby showing us he's got a voice like Darth Vader.
This book shows how the Backstage came to be, and I was not prepared. The book starts out creepylicious, and by the end I just wanted to cry.
I'm incredibly curious, because it appears there will be a volume 3. I can't wait to see where this is going.
I was already loving these boys after the first volume, but this one pushed me straight over the edge and into the magical and terrible wonderland that is the backstage.
In this volume, something odd is happening in the backstage. Backstagers from another school have shown up and are wondering why our boys are there. And then there's the creepy Jack-O-Lantern faced guy whose word bubbles very closely resemble Dream's from the Sandman Series, thereby showing us he's got a voice like Darth Vader.
This book shows how the Backstage came to be, and I was not prepared. The book starts out creepylicious, and by the end I just wanted to cry.
I'm incredibly curious, because it appears there will be a volume 3. I can't wait to see where this is going.
lsparrow's review against another edition
4.0
love the characters and the lgbt content/characters. Especially loved the theme of finding your own space/role
itsambarnotamber's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure what it is about this one but it took me months to get through it. It just didn't have the same pizzazz as the first one. The storyline about Polaroid and the history of the other Backstagers was probably the most interesting thing about this one. Besides that the rest felt rushed, jumbled together, and they introduced one too many characters.
devlev7's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Loving these graphic novels! they are adorable and funny and all about the theater! What more could you want
thebookishunicorn's review against another edition
5.0
I really hope this wasn't the last volume, I love this series so much! It's magical, and adorable, and has amazing characters. I don't want it to end!
jodi_ice's review against another edition
3.0
Cawpile:
Vol 5-6.93-3.5*
Vol 6- 6.86 3.5*
Vol 7- 6.79 3.5*
Vol 8- 6.86 3.5*
Vol 5-6.93-3.5*
Vol 6- 6.86 3.5*
Vol 7- 6.79 3.5*
Vol 8- 6.86 3.5*