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ruined_elegance's review
2.0
I loved Girl on a Wire so I was really excited to see more of Jules and Remy, but sadly this was just so disappointing. The "mysterious figure haunting the venue" plot felt like an absolute joke. I understand it's attraction to Jules, but Really?? The art style also felt a little off since Remy and Jules didn't look their ages at all. The graphic novel is definitely a pass, stick with Girl on a Wire and Girl in the Shadows.
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pushing a ghost off a high wire kills it?shinychick's review
2.0
I love the idea of a comic book dealing with circus folk - especially tightrope walkers - but this didn't really super work for me. The set-up was good, dealing with Julieta, a famous tightrope walker who fell recently, and is trying to get her confidence back. However, once we got into ghost territory, it got weird. I'm still not sure I understand how it ended...
emilycc's review
3.0
Spin-off of a series of novels and it shows - this is enjoyable, but there's a sense of being plopped down in the middle of the story, and not in a good way. Hard to tell how old the characters are supposed be; story reads as if they're teens, but the art makes them look much older.
diamondxgirl's review
5.0
I read this as individual issues so I'll post my thoughts on each.
Issue #1:
I'm so happy to have Jules back, on top of her game, and in very capable hands with these three incredible gals!
Cirque American: Girl Over Paris is Jules' story of getting her groove back. She had a tough go in Girl on a Wire and needs to figure out who she is, absent good luck charms and magic - well, minus the magic of Paris! Cirque American ringmaster and owner, Thurston, believes Paris will help Jules find her footing (see what I did there?). And of course, Remy, Jule's boyf, and Dita, Jules' good friend and Remy's sister, get to come along!
When the team arrives, they are invited to an exclusive circus party, where we see everyone all dolled up and meet the gorgeous Gab, who seems to share a mutual interest in Dita. This allows Remy and Jules to have some alone time on the dance floor. *swoon* The next day, Jules puts on a spectacular performance, earning her more Valentines, including a mysterious masked figure who tries to throw her off course and then disappears down a dark and scary hole.
What a great way to continue the Cirque American world, with another mystery and great art to tell the story!
Issue #2:
We are back again this month with the second of four issues in Girl Over Paris. Girl Over Paris #1 was freaking amazing (along with both of the Cirque American books) but Gwenda, Kate, and Ming really outdid themselves this issue.
Jules had quite a fright last issue with something not of this world caused her to nearly lose her balance on the wire. This issue opens with her sharing her concern with Remy, a concern he doesn't quite buy. Jules' panic is only exacerbated when she sees the same apparition behind Remy while he's flying. Talk about scary! But is Jules' imagination is overdrive or is there a real cause for concern? You'll have to read on for yourself.
The creative team on this book really works. I haven't enjoyed a team this much since the Batgirl New 52 team and I can't get enough! The art is extremely pleasing and it's nice to see Kate and Gwenda taking the Cirque world and building it out. I'm firmly a Valentine!
Issue #3:
Jules is barely keeping it together while trying to balance her responsibility to her Valentines and her responsibility as the girlfriend of missing Remy Garcia. A quick call home only serves to heighten her fear...Can she save Remy without giving up too much of herself? Who is this masked apparition who appears when bad things happen?
As always, Gwenda's Cirque American series brings the supernatural elements of the circus to life, an element perfectly captured in Kate Leth's storytelling and Ming Doyle's art. I really love how the supernatural elements are displayed compared to the characters in the regular world.
Isn't the cover positively creepy? It's completely telling of the story inside. We are 3/4 of the way through with this series and I'm not ready to be done with these characters!
Issue #4:
*sniff* I'm not ready for this to be over! I've been journeying through Paris, after traveling with Jules, Moira, and the whole Cirque American family, for months now and the thought of not having something to come back to is painful!
If you haven't been following Glenda Bond's Cirque American series, you are seriously missing out. Circus mischief and magic run amok in this mystery series where fan girls self identify as Valentines and follow Jules across the world to see her walk the tight rope. In the final issue of the series, Jules is about to take her big walk over Paris, only to be knocked off course by an apparition who threatens the love of her life - and her livelihood. Can Jules outsmart him in time to save Remi, and herself? Beautiful art and beautiful writing; a satisfying conclusion that makes me want to read the series all over again.
Issue #1:
I'm so happy to have Jules back, on top of her game, and in very capable hands with these three incredible gals!
Cirque American: Girl Over Paris is Jules' story of getting her groove back. She had a tough go in Girl on a Wire and needs to figure out who she is, absent good luck charms and magic - well, minus the magic of Paris! Cirque American ringmaster and owner, Thurston, believes Paris will help Jules find her footing (see what I did there?). And of course, Remy, Jule's boyf, and Dita, Jules' good friend and Remy's sister, get to come along!
When the team arrives, they are invited to an exclusive circus party, where we see everyone all dolled up and meet the gorgeous Gab, who seems to share a mutual interest in Dita. This allows Remy and Jules to have some alone time on the dance floor. *swoon* The next day, Jules puts on a spectacular performance, earning her more Valentines, including a mysterious masked figure who tries to throw her off course and then disappears down a dark and scary hole.
What a great way to continue the Cirque American world, with another mystery and great art to tell the story!
Issue #2:
We are back again this month with the second of four issues in Girl Over Paris. Girl Over Paris #1 was freaking amazing (along with both of the Cirque American books) but Gwenda, Kate, and Ming really outdid themselves this issue.
Jules had quite a fright last issue with something not of this world caused her to nearly lose her balance on the wire. This issue opens with her sharing her concern with Remy, a concern he doesn't quite buy. Jules' panic is only exacerbated when she sees the same apparition behind Remy while he's flying. Talk about scary! But is Jules' imagination is overdrive or is there a real cause for concern? You'll have to read on for yourself.
The creative team on this book really works. I haven't enjoyed a team this much since the Batgirl New 52 team and I can't get enough! The art is extremely pleasing and it's nice to see Kate and Gwenda taking the Cirque world and building it out. I'm firmly a Valentine!
Issue #3:
Jules is barely keeping it together while trying to balance her responsibility to her Valentines and her responsibility as the girlfriend of missing Remy Garcia. A quick call home only serves to heighten her fear...Can she save Remy without giving up too much of herself? Who is this masked apparition who appears when bad things happen?
As always, Gwenda's Cirque American series brings the supernatural elements of the circus to life, an element perfectly captured in Kate Leth's storytelling and Ming Doyle's art. I really love how the supernatural elements are displayed compared to the characters in the regular world.
Isn't the cover positively creepy? It's completely telling of the story inside. We are 3/4 of the way through with this series and I'm not ready to be done with these characters!
Issue #4:
*sniff* I'm not ready for this to be over! I've been journeying through Paris, after traveling with Jules, Moira, and the whole Cirque American family, for months now and the thought of not having something to come back to is painful!
If you haven't been following Glenda Bond's Cirque American series, you are seriously missing out. Circus mischief and magic run amok in this mystery series where fan girls self identify as Valentines and follow Jules across the world to see her walk the tight rope. In the final issue of the series, Jules is about to take her big walk over Paris, only to be knocked off course by an apparition who threatens the love of her life - and her livelihood. Can Jules outsmart him in time to save Remi, and herself? Beautiful art and beautiful writing; a satisfying conclusion that makes me want to read the series all over again.
hangrybookdragon's review
3.0
So, I read this thinking it was the first in the series, but it seems as though there was some prerequisite reading required. The characters talked about other characters and events that I missed out on. Was there a prequel or something?
thespiritoftheage's review
3.0
A diverse assortment of characters, a nice setting, good script, good art. It wasn't as engaging as I was expecting. Not my cup of tea. Also, I kept thinking THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA IS HEEEERE.
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