I'm so glad there are more volumes because I would have been pissed at the way it ended. HOWEVER, it was so cute and this one was much more pointed inI'm so glad there are more volumes because I would have been pissed at the way it ended. HOWEVER, it was so cute and this one was much more pointed in terms of family and culture and friendship, and I really really enjoyed that.
Can't wait to read what's next in Kamala's story <3 ...more
Loved the art, loved the storyline, loved the honest depictions of India, loved Priyanka. A short and sweet graphic novel that more people should readLoved the art, loved the storyline, loved the honest depictions of India, loved Priyanka. A short and sweet graphic novel that more people should read. ...more
Such a solid follow up to the previous volume! I loved the message behind the book as well, and I think it should be read by more teens out there who Such a solid follow up to the previous volume! I loved the message behind the book as well, and I think it should be read by more teens out there who feel belittled and ignored. Can't wait to get to the next one <3 ...more
Really enjoyed the storyline. I'm a huge fan of Batgirl so this comic was really great for me. There were times where the art was a bit lacking, but oReally enjoyed the storyline. I'm a huge fan of Batgirl so this comic was really great for me. There were times where the art was a bit lacking, but overall I was really captivated. I can't wait for the second volume!...more
I think The Backstagers is going to be one of those comics that completely change the game in terms of LGBTQIAP+ reprBoricuan Bookworms- Book Reviews
I think The Backstagers is going to be one of those comics that completely change the game in terms of LGBTQIAP+ representation. I’m not saying other comics don’t have great representation, but I’m saying that I’m loving the representation here, and the fact that it has an openly bisexual writer and an openly trans artist is even better.
Based on an interview of the creators about the comic, I can see that we’re in for a great ride with lots of diversity and positive representation.
What I liked:
- Our protagonist, Jory. I could relate so well to Jory in his struggle to fit in to a new school, especially an all-boys school in which he feels he doesn’t have a place among his peers. I immediately took to him and l loved seeing the way his expressions were so open and honest; you could really see how Jory felt in each panel. Also, how cool is it that our protagonist is black? I loved that. I feel like there isn’t enough representation of PoC in literature, so this was amazing.
- The art. Gosh, the way this was drawn was so incredible. I didn’t find it difficult to follow the story at all, which is sometimes a problem that I encounter when reading comic books. Also, every character’s emotion was easy to read, and I could almost see the way they moved around the spaces they inhabited.
- The story is funny and endearing. At its heart, it’s about finding a group of people to fit in with, but it’s also about solving a certain dilemma while getting to know this new group of people.
- The Backstagers themselves were such a great group that I’m excited to know more of them in future issues. There’s Sasha, Aziz, Hunter, and Beckett. I can’t choose a favorite between them, because they all had something different that made them unique. I think I really liked Hunter in this comic though, because he’s flirtatious and funny. He was also drawn as fat, so seeing an underrepresented body in fiction and not be fat-shamed was nice to see.
My only strife with this comic is the fact that it was so short and I don’t have the next copy with me GAH! I really want to read what happens next but at the same time I feel like I might wait until the collection is out so I don’t have to wait in between issues.
But, overall, I really enjoyed reading this comic and I cannot wait to see more of The Backstagers
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley. This in no way influenced my review.
This book takes the cake for being THE MOST relatable book about adulthood ever. I’m a 20 something adult who still refers to herself as a teen and honestly doesn’t have her life 100% figured out. Sarah Andersen encapsulates those feeling into quirky and fun comic strips that you just can’t help but enjoy.
I’ve been a long-time fan of Sarah’s Scribbles on Facebook, so I was absolutely overjoyed when I found out she was going to be publishing them in a book!
The book is truly wonderful, as it compiles all her comic strips and has never before seen ones. These comics are all ‘laugh out loud’ kind of funny, in a “OMG THAT’S SO TRUE” kind of way. Every comic has a bit of truth in them, which instantly makes them so relatable along with the traditional humor that made me love these in the first place.
My only qualm with the book is that it’s too short, so here’s to hoping that there’ll be a part two soon!
I’ve seen parts of these comics circling around on Facebook or Twitter or Tumblr before, and they always brought a Boricuan Bookworms- Book Reviews.
I’ve seen parts of these comics circling around on Facebook or Twitter or Tumblr before, and they always brought a smile to my face with the easily relatable situations that the quirky Heart and Brain characters would portray. When the opportunity arose itself for me to read the full length book, I totally had to jump at it!
I love these comic strips so much! They are true to life, and demonstrate the unique relationship that our heart has with our brain.
I loved this book. It was so easy to get into; such a simple concept but delivered amazingly! I can’t help but to re-read this whenever I’m in the mood for a quick smile-inducing read!
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
I like that in this manga we could actually see Darcy’s feelings for Elizabeth from early on, so we wouldn’t be surprised as to when he actually did confess his feelings.
However this is called an adaptation for a reason; there were some deviations from the original book, to continue the story better, but if you’re looking to read this to substitute the original, then it isn’t viable.
All in all, this is a short read. Very cute and easy to follow. The illustrations and storyline are well done and do a great job at capturing the original ‘Pride and Prejudice’ story. ...more
Strong Female Protagonist has a -you guessed it - strong female protagonist. Alison is awesome, guys. She's a 20 yeBoricuan Bookworms- Book Reviews.
Strong Female Protagonist has a -you guessed it - strong female protagonist. Alison is awesome, guys. She's a 20 year old ex-superhero who wants to save the world, but in a different way.
I had never before read a comic book. And now thanks to this book, that's all I want to read.
My main fear with the comic was that it would take away my ability to imagine the world and give me things that I really didn't want to see. However I really had nothing to fear here. I loved the drawings in this story; they are really amazing at conveying everything; every single emotion the characters were feeling. I always understood what the they were trying to say, and I loved seeing the way that even their facial expressions had loads to say!
This comic had some really strong characters other than Alison. I loved reading all about Feral (and I hope to see more from her!), but what I loved especially was that Alison's parents were so important in the book! They were just as strong; just as useful as Alison herself, and they weren't even superheroes!
I think this was a very compelling and entertaining read, it's not light and fluffy by any means. It carries huge substance, and shows us that the world isn't just black and white. I really recommend this book for comic book fans, or anyone hesitant to read comics! You won't be disappointed! I keep hoping that the authors announce that book two will be out soon. *fingers crossed*
a review copy of this book was provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review! ...more
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