alexis_sara's review against another edition
4.0
Goldie Vance Vol 2 continues the fun of the first volume. We get some more time with Goldie's mom. her girlfriend and deeper look at Cheryl. It's a very wonderfully drawn and colored book with a very fun cast. If your looking for a fun inclusive book I think this is a really solid series to jump into. I don't think you really need to have read volume one to read this so if Vol 2 just happens to be on sale but vol 1 isn't then go ahead and get this first.
raeanne's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series!! Goldie is a whip smart firecracker, Diane is a rock and roll doll, and Cheryl is a geeky astronaut in the making. The latter two help balance Goldie's boundless curiosity, and feet first stubbornness.
We learn more about Walt this go around and he seems to fit in much better. We also see more of Goldie's mom and I'm so glad! I was worried with the first installment it'd be all busy Dad and absent Mom.
I so appreciate each installment being a fully encapsulated mystery. I like comics, but I have problems accepting cliffhangers and waiting.
My favorite quote:
"You're the race car. I'm the mechanic."
novelesque_life's review against another edition
4.0
RATING: 4 STARS
(Review Not On Blog)
A great sequel! Reminds me of Lumberjanes in writing, illustrations and style. A real fun read with diversity that makes me so happy to see.
(Review Not On Blog)
A great sequel! Reminds me of Lumberjanes in writing, illustrations and style. A real fun read with diversity that makes me so happy to see.
jazzyjan94's review against another edition
5.0
This review appears on my blog: https://confessionsofabookwormweb.wordpress.com/2020/09/21/mini-reviews-7/
This was a great follow-up to the first volume, even though this follows a different story arc. This time Goldie and her friend, Cheryl, discover an unconscious astronaut washed up on the beach. However, soon both the astronaut and Cheryl disappear and it’s up to Goldie to try and find them. But she also discovers that there is a lot about Cheryl that she didn’t know about. This a cute graphic novel with great artwork! 5/5 Stars.
This was a great follow-up to the first volume, even though this follows a different story arc. This time Goldie and her friend, Cheryl, discover an unconscious astronaut washed up on the beach. However, soon both the astronaut and Cheryl disappear and it’s up to Goldie to try and find them. But she also discovers that there is a lot about Cheryl that she didn’t know about. This a cute graphic novel with great artwork! 5/5 Stars.
thereadingwren's review against another edition
3.0
3/5
I think this is a really great series, but it's not for me. I was never big into Nancy Drew, but that's not to say that there's anything wrong with this graphic novel. The characters are great, the plot is great, the setting is great, the dialogue and art style are great. Everything is great, it's just not my taste. I wanted to stick with this series because queer women (especially queer woman of colour as the main character, hell yes) are always a plus in my book but the Nancy Drew stuff just isn't my style. Very awesome comics though!
I think this is a really great series, but it's not for me. I was never big into Nancy Drew, but that's not to say that there's anything wrong with this graphic novel. The characters are great, the plot is great, the setting is great, the dialogue and art style are great. Everything is great, it's just not my taste. I wanted to stick with this series because queer women (especially queer woman of colour as the main character, hell yes) are always a plus in my book but the Nancy Drew stuff just isn't my style. Very awesome comics though!
a_wilz's review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
pagesofpins's review against another edition
4.0
I think I liked Vol 2 more than Vol 1--such cute art!
Note: setting is 1963
Note: setting is 1963
emily_mh's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
If you thought the first volume was outlandish, this one was downright ludicrous, but honestly I was on board with it. In fact, it was exactly the plot’s loopiness that was so engaging to me. The fact that it was well-paced and -structured only helped matters.
I liked that the story was focussed on the friendship between Goldie and Cheryl. Not only was it sweet to see friendship foregrounded like this, but it also provided an avenue for some meaningful character development in Goldie. She builds her empathy skills and learns about her tendency to centre herself.
In terms of negatives, I agree with other reviewers that the art seemed a bit rushed. I am also still not feeling the romance chemistry-wise.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Medical content, Blood, Violence, Ableism, and Physical abuse