Reviews

Heavy Vinyl: Riot on the Radio, Vol. 1 by Nina Vakueva, Carly Usdin

laila4343's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious tense 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

4.0

thepetitepunk's review against another edition

4.0

Super fun. Definitely didn't take the direction I was expecting but I enjoyed it! I loved the art and the little music references along the way. Great cast of characters and an easy but entertaining plot.

✧ ✧ ✧

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╰┈➤ 25. taproot by keezy young
╰┈➤ 26. heavy vinyl: riot on the radio by carly usdin and nina vakueva

demikevy's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective 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? Yes

3.0

nilla_beanie19's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 I thought this was cute. I loved the artwork. I wasn't in love with the story line but I still liked it.

setofbones's review

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

ellytheskelly's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

This was everything I wanted from a YA comic book about a Vinyl Store Girl Gang! <3 Loved it

aftaerglows's review against another edition

1.0

what was the ending????? what..??

maida's review against another edition

4.0

This was very cute and very gay and I really loved that. I think this might have one of my favorite art styles ever, which is great, because I’ve noticed that’s always one of my biggest complaints with most graphic novels.

With that said, the whole conflict (and relationship between Maggie and Chris) was built up for three issues only to be solved sloppily in the last one… kind of disappointed.

Now I just wish more volumes were out.

29. An underrated book, a hidden gem or a lesser known book

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition

3.0

3/5

I really enjoyed this comic I found the characters interesting and loved the color that was used. Can’t wait to get my hands on the sequel!

heabooknerd's review

4.0

This was downright adorable and I loved it! I mean it has a girl only fight club that also investigates crime. What more could you ask for? Oh a romance, you say. Well it has that too! Chris was so cute with all her awkward shyness and mega crush on Maggie.