A review by ajira
School for Extraterrestrial Girls #2: Girls In Flight by Jeremy Whitley

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? No

4.0

After their last school is compromised, friends Tara, Misako, Summer and Kat and their whole school have to relocate to The School for Extraterrestrial Boys, located on a mysterious hidden island built by aliens and used as a secret camp. This semester brings burgeoning romances, betrayals and hidden agendas all around. 

This graphic novel was delightful to read as the characters explore a new environment and new feelings amidst their established friend group. There’s elements of longing for familial/ancestral connection, learning new skills (magic!) and finding out who you are and what you’re capable of. 

I think we can all relate to the experience of getting to know yourself as you grow up and figuring out what’s important to you as you move through romantic and platonic relationships, explore the world and navigate causing and experiencing harm. 

I loved the illustrations and the variety in not only how the different aliens looked but also what they’re going through individually and collectively as well as how they related to themselves and each other. Lots of mystery and unanswered questions left, so eager to check out the next installment of The School for Extraterrestrial Girls! 

 

My thanks to Papercutz and NetGalley for the gifted DRC of “School for Extraterrestrial Girls #2: Girls in Flight”.  This review is voluntary and contains my honest opinion about the book.