kappareads's review against another edition
4.0
Real rating: 3.5 stars
I really enjoyed the main characters. I just wanted a little more to the adventure, and a bit of a firmer conclusion.
I really enjoyed the main characters. I just wanted a little more to the adventure, and a bit of a firmer conclusion.
rabidkermit's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
would have liked it to be a bit longer but what was there i enjoyed! art is incredible as is to be expected of mel gillman
mnerd63's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Minor: War
theshaggyshepherd's review against another edition
4.0
Stage Dreams by Melanie Gillman is a queer graphic novel with two women as the main characters. This story is something that I didn't know I was looking for but was excited to find. It was quick, it was fun and I really hope there will be a follow up. One of my favorite parts though was the beautiful colored pencil illustrations.
laurel00's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
A super sweet and fast read!
I especially loved the art in this, I think the colour palette was absolutely stunning, just so wonderful to look at. I also really liked that the panels looked pencil-drawn; there was something about it that made the landscape shots especially so beautiful.
I really appreciated the footnotes that Gillman included at the end. It added great insight into not only the way that they wrote the story or chose the specific details to include in their illustrations, but it also gave me a ton of great historical information that allowed me to understand the backdrop of the plot and appreciate it that much more.
It's a great, fun read if you're looking for a little excitement and some trans sapphic love!
I especially loved the art in this, I think the colour palette was absolutely stunning, just so wonderful to look at. I also really liked that the panels looked pencil-drawn; there was something about it that made the landscape shots especially so beautiful.
I really appreciated the footnotes that Gillman included at the end. It added great insight into not only the way that they wrote the story or chose the specific details to include in their illustrations, but it also gave me a ton of great historical information that allowed me to understand the backdrop of the plot and appreciate it that much more.
It's a great, fun read if you're looking for a little excitement and some trans sapphic love!
nicolemhill's review against another edition
3.0
A cute queer Western that you can read in half an hour or less.
numbat's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sarahnh's review against another edition
funny
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Adorable story, beautiful art, and well researched