dryden's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
emeraldreverie's review against another edition
4.0
Great stuff! Mystery, drama, amazing colors, and some real good plot. Excited for more!
oliviak07's review against another edition
3.0
True intentions, and affections, are center stage in "Spectacle Vol. 2". As mutations spread throughout the circus, and the murderer remains at large, what are Anna, Kate, and Flora to do?
Gedris did an exceptional job in expanding on, and diving deeper into, her characters in this volume. Where volume one was an introduction, volume two offers readers a taste of the plot's entrée. While new faces appear (some quite literally) we also learn more about our primary company of players. Their on-stage facades splinter and shatter, revealing motivations that stem from envy, jealousy, stubbornness, and love.
Some readers, at no fault of their own, may think that the unsub clearly this person or that by the end of this volume, and I hate to say you may be wrong. Personally, I like that solving the mystery seems simple enough as we get to know the members of the circus better, but it ends up being quite the contrary. I enjoy being lead down one way, only to have to start back at square one: the tease is thrilling!
As mentioned in the review for the first volume, I love the art at the end of the book. While the first volume contained prints that echoed vintage circus posters, this time we have "Spectacle" inspired tarot cards.
Who knows when Volume 3 will arrive in my mailbox at the library, but until then I look forward to retracing each step and clue to see what I missed thus far in the "Spectacle" series.
Gedris did an exceptional job in expanding on, and diving deeper into, her characters in this volume. Where volume one was an introduction, volume two offers readers a taste of the plot's entrée. While new faces appear (some quite literally) we also learn more about our primary company of players. Their on-stage facades splinter and shatter, revealing motivations that stem from envy, jealousy, stubbornness, and love.
Some readers, at no fault of their own, may think that the unsub clearly this person or that by the end of this volume, and I hate to say you may be wrong. Personally, I like that solving the mystery seems simple enough as we get to know the members of the circus better, but it ends up being quite the contrary. I enjoy being lead down one way, only to have to start back at square one: the tease is thrilling!
As mentioned in the review for the first volume, I love the art at the end of the book. While the first volume contained prints that echoed vintage circus posters, this time we have "Spectacle" inspired tarot cards.
Who knows when Volume 3 will arrive in my mailbox at the library, but until then I look forward to retracing each step and clue to see what I missed thus far in the "Spectacle" series.
kylieshart's review against another edition
3.0
2.5-3? didn't stick with me, i liked the first one better, I'm just meh, it was okay, i kinda don't like books about ghosts so that probably has something to do with it.
lolly_pop's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I found a murder mystery graphic novel! Okay so I’m sure there are others out there but I’ve never read one before and I love a good murder mystery.
Volume two picks up where the first left off. Anna is still hunting for her sisters murder but things around the circus are getting really strange with people sprouting extra eyes, horns, tusks and scales. Anna needs to solve Kat’s murder before it’s too late for her but there is also a demon running around and bodies are adding up.
If you love a good mystery with interesting characters definitely check this series out.
naomi_marshall_murray's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
This was an interesting follow up, and whilst we didn’t progress further with the murder mystery.. we did move towards more paranormal and body horror in Book 2.
I’m still intrigued to see where the story goes, and enjoyed it more than the initial volume!
I’m still intrigued to see where the story goes, and enjoyed it more than the initial volume!
casey_h's review against another edition
4.0
This story keeps getting more and more intriguing, with more murders, unexpected mutations, and a sudden moss carpet popping up from Kat's blood stain?? I'm hooked and need to know who this killer is right now lol. I'm loving the sisterhood between Kat and Anna, and how much growth Anna's gone through so far since the first issue! Definitely going to need the next installments asap!
The only thing I don't like is the churchy judgey stuff going on. We don't need that irl and I definitely don't want that in the media I consume. Luckily it's only a small part, but I feel so sad for the queer couple in this graphic novel :(
The only thing I don't like is the churchy judgey stuff going on. We don't need that irl and I definitely don't want that in the media I consume. Luckily it's only a small part, but I feel so sad for the queer couple in this graphic novel :(
lawsalor's review against another edition
4.0
I got through this book much faster than the first one and I think it's because the first book is an introduction and then we just get more backstory in the second even though not much got solved not much happened except for everyone turned into "freaks" But I am glad that the girlfriends admitted it
redhairedashreads's review against another edition
3.0
3 stars - I liked it
This continues Anna and Kat’s journey to find the murder and figure out what is happening to their circus troop. I enjoyed this one more because Anna and Kat are actually talking about what happened and their lives. There are still some secrets to discuss but they are doing better. It is very interesting seeing all the circus performers change and deal with those changes. This has just been a very interesting paranormal murder mystery and I look forward to reading the rest of the series now.
*ARC provided by Netgalley for an honest review.*