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goreting's review against another edition
4.0
ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I have been hearing about this comic from quite a few people, especially by ones who focus more on diverse books, so I'm glad I got to read it because that's what I got: a cute little story about 5 people who don't fit in.
There's Jory, the black kid who just moved to a new city and a new school; Sasha, the little one who seems to cause trouble wherever he goes; Aziz, the Indian worrier; Hunter, the flirty (presumably) gay guy who also happens to be fat; and Beckett, the laid back geek.
Together, they face the mysteries and dangers of working backstage, because that's the one place where they feel like they belong.
The art was good and colourful, the layout was very dynamic and the fantastical elements of the story were pretty interesting. Even though it was hard to get to know the characters in such a short volume, I must say they were the best part of it.
I have been hearing about this comic from quite a few people, especially by ones who focus more on diverse books, so I'm glad I got to read it because that's what I got: a cute little story about 5 people who don't fit in.
There's Jory, the black kid who just moved to a new city and a new school; Sasha, the little one who seems to cause trouble wherever he goes; Aziz, the Indian worrier; Hunter, the flirty (presumably) gay guy who also happens to be fat; and Beckett, the laid back geek.
Together, they face the mysteries and dangers of working backstage, because that's the one place where they feel like they belong.
The art was good and colourful, the layout was very dynamic and the fantastical elements of the story were pretty interesting. Even though it was hard to get to know the characters in such a short volume, I must say they were the best part of it.
dipali17's review against another edition
3.0
** A copy of The Backstagers was provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review **
"The backstage is full of secrets and weirdness, but it's also the only place where we've ever felt at home."
Okay, first things first, the art in this is amazing! It's so detailed and colourful. Second, this seems like the male version of Lumberjanes, which is awesome. So yay! Third, such a diverse cast of characters, so that's another big plus. Last but not the least, it's such an interesting and fun story. Awkward yet awesome kids fighting monsters and having fun? Yes, please. I'm definitely going to continue reading the series.
"The backstage is full of secrets and weirdness, but it's also the only place where we've ever felt at home."
Okay, first things first, the art in this is amazing! It's so detailed and colourful. Second, this seems like the male version of Lumberjanes, which is awesome. So yay! Third, such a diverse cast of characters, so that's another big plus. Last but not the least, it's such an interesting and fun story. Awkward yet awesome kids fighting monsters and having fun? Yes, please. I'm definitely going to continue reading the series.
frugal_library's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
4.5
This was really cute! My inner high school theatre kid loved everything about it and I'm absolutely going to continue with the series.
ljrinaldi's review against another edition
3.0
The only way to describe this is weird. This is supposed to be a story about what goes on to the people who do the props and such for the actors, those backstagers who don't get any of the glory for keeping all the props working, and things in running order so that the play can be performed without a hitch.
At least that is what the book description says it is about. And I suppose it is, but adventures in other realms is thrown in, with strange rats that only live backstage, and like the color red, and weird beasts the third door down. Much like LumberJanes, this series appears to go off the deep end.
Nothing wrong with going off the deep end, but don't write a description that says it is just about boys bonding backstage, because it is more than that.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
At least that is what the book description says it is about. And I suppose it is, but adventures in other realms is thrown in, with strange rats that only live backstage, and like the color red, and weird beasts the third door down. Much like LumberJanes, this series appears to go off the deep end.
Nothing wrong with going off the deep end, but don't write a description that says it is just about boys bonding backstage, because it is more than that.
Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.
mayarelmahdy's review against another edition
3.0
Geeky, Steve universe-like- artwork story... Could have potential.
(and Only 7 issues left so there's always that.)
(and Only 7 issues left so there's always that.)
gen_wolfhailstorm's review against another edition
4.0
I recieved this from Netagelly but that does not alter my opinion.
I really quite enjoyed this! It was a little too face paced for my tastes but everything else I enjoyed.
It was pretty funny and some of the characters are larger than life. For example, I read the blurb as ''unpredictable twins'' instead of ''twists'' but lo' and behold there are twins in this and they do seem unpredictable, as well as extremely ecentric!
I loved the artsyle (reminds me of Steven Universe) and overall this was a really quick, but enjoyable first issue.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
I really quite enjoyed this! It was a little too face paced for my tastes but everything else I enjoyed.
It was pretty funny and some of the characters are larger than life. For example, I read the blurb as ''unpredictable twins'' instead of ''twists'' but lo' and behold there are twins in this and they do seem unpredictable, as well as extremely ecentric!
I loved the artsyle (reminds me of Steven Universe) and overall this was a really quick, but enjoyable first issue.
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
fandomjaxxox's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
5.0
cinn48's review
5.0
I loved everything about this book. There were characters that reminded me of myself in my time in high school drama and there were characters that reminded me of friends. Thankfully, nobody got lost backstage permanently at my high school.
bequibuho's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a tease!
I was so lucky to get an arc from Netgalley, and I thought I was getting a whole graphic. WRONG! I received the first issue in exchange for an honest review.
I am so excited to see more of these characters and this school. Jory is the new boy in St. Genesius, all-boy school. When he decides/encourage/forced to participates in a school activity, he decides to join the drama club. . . though he doesn't spend any time on stage. He is given the task to find a prop from the stage crew and it set him on a crazy journey down the larger than normal subbasement of the school.
This comic was able to introduced so many different types of boys. I am really excited to see how this comic is going to tackle the gender roles and sexuality. This is a such a funny comic filled with great art, colorful characters, and healthy dose of magical weirdness.
I can't wait to read more.
I was so lucky to get an arc from Netgalley, and I thought I was getting a whole graphic. WRONG! I received the first issue in exchange for an honest review.
I am so excited to see more of these characters and this school. Jory is the new boy in St. Genesius, all-boy school. When he decides/encourage/forced to participates in a school activity, he decides to join the drama club. . . though he doesn't spend any time on stage. He is given the task to find a prop from the stage crew and it set him on a crazy journey down the larger than normal subbasement of the school.
This comic was able to introduced so many different types of boys. I am really excited to see how this comic is going to tackle the gender roles and sexuality. This is a such a funny comic filled with great art, colorful characters, and healthy dose of magical weirdness.
I can't wait to read more.