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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
I love these characters so much. I can’t wait for more!
A wonderful companion to the graphic novel does a great job at pushing the boundry of the world and opening it up for a more lit based style.
A fun middle-grades fantasy that focuses on the theatre production crew at an all-boys high school.
It’s fun, a little over the top, and campy in a good way. It also includes some fun in-jokes with fake show titles that are close to the names of real musicals for theatre fans.
It’s fun, a little over the top, and campy in a good way. It also includes some fun in-jokes with fake show titles that are close to the names of real musicals for theatre fans.
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
UGH. I love this series. SO CUTE. SO MAGICAL. Amazing.
5/5
I LOVE THE BACKSTAGERS WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL!!!!!!!
I was so excited to find out about the novel tie-ins to the comics. And it lived up to all my hopes and dreams.
The magic of the comics was present and all the characters still felt like themselves.
I love that we got chapters from each of the characters and really got to know more about them and their personalities.
Beckett - such a caffeine addict and I am so proud of him and excited for his relationship.
Hunter - my sweet child, you poor overwhelmed cherub, but you are still the strong leader and sensitive guy that we all fell in love with.
Jory - my heart aches for Jory, but I absolutely adored him being able to find himself. It felt like such an important story.
Aziz - my baby, what a kind and fragile soul. I want to hug him all the time. Backstagers are allowed to be noticed. He needs to be protected.
Sasha - what a gem. He never fails to bring a smile to my face. HE FIXED SOMETHING. He’s the best, always.
I am loving Reo, the coolest character!!! It was so cool to have positive witch rep and his friendship with Jory was really special. I especially love his anime hat trick.
The Ghost Light was hauntingly beautiful, and as someone who recently lost a sister it really meant a lot to me. So very beautiful and sweet.
I loved this story and I cannot wait for the next one!!
I LOVE THE BACKSTAGERS WITH ALL MY HEART AND SOUL!!!!!!!
I was so excited to find out about the novel tie-ins to the comics. And it lived up to all my hopes and dreams.
The magic of the comics was present and all the characters still felt like themselves.
I love that we got chapters from each of the characters and really got to know more about them and their personalities.
Beckett - such a caffeine addict and I am so proud of him and excited for his relationship.
Hunter - my sweet child, you poor overwhelmed cherub, but you are still the strong leader and sensitive guy that we all fell in love with.
Jory - my heart aches for Jory, but I absolutely adored him being able to find himself. It felt like such an important story.
Aziz - my baby, what a kind and fragile soul. I want to hug him all the time. Backstagers are allowed to be noticed. He needs to be protected.
Sasha - what a gem. He never fails to bring a smile to my face. HE FIXED SOMETHING. He’s the best, always.
I am loving Reo, the coolest character!!! It was so cool to have positive witch rep and his friendship with Jory was really special. I especially love his anime hat trick.
The Ghost Light was hauntingly beautiful, and as someone who recently lost a sister it really meant a lot to me. So very beautiful and sweet.
I loved this story and I cannot wait for the next one!!
I adore The Backstagers. One of my favorite comics. This book was an excellent addition to the world. The characters remain endearing and completely relatable. The tone is respectful and playfully challenging - written perfectly for its target audience. I love these boys!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Book Riot Read Harder Challenge 2020
Read a debut novel by a queer author
The Backstagers return. And I'm so happy, even if it's no longer as a graphic novel. Once again I stumbled onto a book that fit a challenge. I was going to read this anyways.
Old names return and it's wonderful to be back with them. The cast has been expanded nicely. The new characters fit in well. The balance of this story's stakes with the high school setting work a bit better than with the GN. In the GN, some of the events seemed way out of left field. Here, everything works. Adapting and existing IP must have been a daunting task. Mientus was up to the challenge. Can't wait to see what other stories he tells.
Read a debut novel by a queer author
The Backstagers return. And I'm so happy, even if it's no longer as a graphic novel. Once again I stumbled onto a book that fit a challenge. I was going to read this anyways.
Old names return and it's wonderful to be back with them. The cast has been expanded nicely. The new characters fit in well. The balance of this story's stakes with the high school setting work a bit better than with the GN. In the GN, some of the events seemed way out of left field. Here, everything works. Adapting and existing IP must have been a daunting task. Mientus was up to the challenge. Can't wait to see what other stories he tells.
I am still not sure how I feel about the chapter-booking of graphic novels, but it did make me want to read the graphic novel, so that is good, right?