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Goldie Vance, Vol. 4 by Hope Larson, Elle Power, Sarah Stern, Jackie Ball

thelilbulldozer's review against another edition

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3.0

Not my favourite volume but I really don't remember the previous ones and I think this is going to be the same. This volume brought in characters from previous volumes (mostly V1) and I really didn't remember who they were.

I think the art style was really beautiful this volume though, felt much more vibrant with the colors!

saeverra's review against another edition

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5.0

4.5

jac12's review against another edition

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5.0

I love Goldie and all her friends. This graphic novel series has become one of my favorites. Goldie is so relatable and it makes me adore these stories so much more.

jennifermreads's review against another edition

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4.0

This series continues to be fun, so enjoyable, and nudge the reading-Nancy-Drew-under-the-covers-as-a-kid memories. I really love the self-contained mysteries; they conclude in each bound volume. Yet there are also threads that carry through and that makes things fun for the addicted reader. And, addicted I am!

ecote525's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 stars...getting back to what made Goldie fun in the first place. Still don't really get the KGB stuff but oh well. Much better than last volume.

alexis_sara's review against another edition

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4.0

Goldie Vance volume 4 did a lot of the things I really wanted to see come out of Goldie Vance. Jackie Ball's art style continues to be solid but I'm still not totally on board with it (this does come from my bias Williams being one of my favorite artists ever). The story focuses on Diane and Goldie fighting, they don't ever kiss in this issue but it is very clearly and explicitly them in a relationship with other very clearly queer characters. Still because there is a ton of build and this issue beyond it's mystery is an issue about Diane (as volume three as about Sugar) and I feel like there just coulda been this bit more. Maybe a bit more desire from Diane's end because you see Golide over the top for her but something just kinda feels off perhaps because she looks older then Golide. This is a great mystery for kids that is still fun for adults even if there isn't really a bunch of layers to solve. The payoff and personal arc for Golide were very satisfying and the art animates it super well. The color work from Elle Power continues to be really good too really painting the diversity of the world (even if all I can think about when giving a second of critical thought is the time period and what this means but doesn't seem to mean).

Anyway, I say if you liked any volume of Goldie Vance you'll enjoy this one a lot.

jazzyjan94's review against another edition

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5.0

This review appears on my blog: https://confessionsofabookwormweb.wordpress.com/2020/09/21/mini-reviews-7/

I enjoyed this volume in the serie and I am sad because it seems like the end of the series, especially when it seems like it kind of ended on a cliffhanger, but I hope I’m wrong because this is a really great comic series. In this volume, Goldie goes up against the KGB, who are trying to use radio frequency waves with music to cause widespread blackouts, and they’re planning on using a local music festival to cause even more chaos. 5/5 Stars.

autumnleeves's review against another edition

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4.0

Great addition to a strong series. I love the developing relationship between Goldie and Diane - they are definitely a couple and starting to fight like one as they work out their insecurities. The art is sweet and approachable, and the mystery is colorful and fun to watch Goldie and her friends solve.

a_wilz's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious 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? Yes

5.0

girlreading's review against another edition

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4.0

This series is the ultimate feel good read. Each volume is the breath of fresh air I didn’t know I needed. With its cast of wonderful, loveable and diverse characters, an utterly addictive plot and visually stunning artwork and colour scheme, it’s impossible not to feel infinitely better whilst reading.