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A review by thereadingwren
The Backstagers and the Theater of the Ancients by Andy Mientus
5.0
5/5
OHMYGOSH!!!!! This was even better than The Ghost Light. I am overwhelmed with how beautifully amazing this was. The audiobook read by the author is the best audio I’ve ever listened to, probably helped that the author is a broadway star.
This story is so important for the two big themes it addresses.
A deaf lead character in a musical actually getting to be played by a deaf actor.... that’s huge. Add in the fact that this book went above and beyond with is deaf rep, it actually described the signs, the cast got lessons on signing, Aziz is an adorable boyfriend for wanting to learn to sign properly, and absolutely everything that Adrienne is was perfection. I mean she basically saved the day!!
Then there was Jory’s storyline which nearly tore my heart in two but was so important. Kids needs to know that those dark thoughts exist and that it’s okay to feel them and know they aren’t alone. They need to know that there are always people out there that want to help them and be there for them. I am overcome with how important this message is. Also that not-at-all subtle jab toward social media ruining self esteem, well played.
I’m super proud of the crew for stepping into their new roles and kicking ass! Also the McQueen twins separating and being their own people was fantastic.
This whole seven artefacts of the backstage is super freaking interesting and I can’t wait to see where it goes!!! I will never not love these comics and books.
OHMYGOSH!!!!! This was even better than The Ghost Light. I am overwhelmed with how beautifully amazing this was. The audiobook read by the author is the best audio I’ve ever listened to, probably helped that the author is a broadway star.
This story is so important for the two big themes it addresses.
A deaf lead character in a musical actually getting to be played by a deaf actor.... that’s huge. Add in the fact that this book went above and beyond with is deaf rep, it actually described the signs, the cast got lessons on signing, Aziz is an adorable boyfriend for wanting to learn to sign properly, and absolutely everything that Adrienne is was perfection. I mean she basically saved the day!!
Then there was Jory’s storyline which nearly tore my heart in two but was so important. Kids needs to know that those dark thoughts exist and that it’s okay to feel them and know they aren’t alone. They need to know that there are always people out there that want to help them and be there for them. I am overcome with how important this message is. Also that not-at-all subtle jab toward social media ruining self esteem, well played.
I’m super proud of the crew for stepping into their new roles and kicking ass! Also the McQueen twins separating and being their own people was fantastic.
This whole seven artefacts of the backstage is super freaking interesting and I can’t wait to see where it goes!!! I will never not love these comics and books.