teacher2library's review against another edition
5.0
Another fast yet fully satisfying read. I love the short stories at the end, too, what a fun feature!
zepysgirl's review against another edition
5.0
I liked this one even better than the first volume. It’s so lighthearted and fun!
rouver's review against another edition
4.0
This book is simply delightful. It's joyful & lighthearted. Bandette is a whimsical young woman who steals things because they need to be stolen. With a wonderful collection of friends & accomplices, she fights the evil in the world through thievery. I love the dialogue, the illustrations, and the utter silliness of it all. Go & read this book & put a smile on your face.
carroq's review against another edition
3.0
It took me a while to get into volume one of this series. With that setup it was much easier to get into volume two. Bandette and her rival, Monsieur, agree to a heist competition where each one tries to steal the most items from the gangsters in Finis. Despite the exuberance and lightheartedness that Bandette embodies, this book seemed darker than the first. It probably has something to do with the whole organized crime aspect and the hitman that is hunting Bandette. Those make this volume more serious than the first.
While a lot of the same style of quips and references are used in this volume, my favorite element of the first volume, namely the extended cast of urchins that help Bandette out, is missing. That supporting cast made her a lot more likeable in my opinion. Without them, she feels a little flat. The creators play up the rivalry between Bandette and Monsieur a bit more and showcase Absinthe as the villain.
I enjoyed the art once again, and the extra information at the back of the book makes it much better because the creators reveal the inspiration for some of the characters. Those additional pieces at the end really round out the book by fleshing out the cast. Fans of the first volume won't be disappointed.
While a lot of the same style of quips and references are used in this volume, my favorite element of the first volume, namely the extended cast of urchins that help Bandette out, is missing. That supporting cast made her a lot more likeable in my opinion. Without them, she feels a little flat. The creators play up the rivalry between Bandette and Monsieur a bit more and showcase Absinthe as the villain.
I enjoyed the art once again, and the extra information at the back of the book makes it much better because the creators reveal the inspiration for some of the characters. Those additional pieces at the end really round out the book by fleshing out the cast. Fans of the first volume won't be disappointed.
amyjoy's review against another edition
4.0
Still so great. I love how simultaneously serious & lighthearted this series is. Bandette is just such a delight.
noodles01's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.25
britterization's review against another edition
4.0
A great second installment that furthered the story - more please!
antlersantlers's review against another edition
3.0
Bandette returns! There is something so silly and charming about Bandette. And so much wordplay!
As a side note, I love when comics have a lot of supplemental materials. In addition to the comic, this has a series of Bandette's Urchin Stories, a short story about Margot, influences for the character design, a piece about how it was written, and a little piece about all the stuff Bandette has stolen. I eat that stuff up.
As a side note, I love when comics have a lot of supplemental materials. In addition to the comic, this has a series of Bandette's Urchin Stories, a short story about Margot, influences for the character design, a piece about how it was written, and a little piece about all the stuff Bandette has stolen. I eat that stuff up.