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I’ve read more in the past month, but I’m just going to share some brief thoughts on a few of those books. I’ll have longer reviews for a couple other books soon in case you’re a regular reader of my blog.
I already have a full review for this book, so feel free to check that out, but Deposing Nathan by Zack Smedley is fantastic. It’s a debut novel and one that I gave 5 stars to! I can’t wait to read whatever the author comes out with next.
5/5 stars
The Backstagers, Volume 1: Rebels Without Applause
A YA graphic novel, The Backstagers is a fun look at the non-actors who make the stage come to life. Of course, this backstage isn’t straightforward and all sorts of crazy things happen back there (magical things, etc.). I liked this okay, but it wasn’t my most favorite. Nice introduction.
3/5 stars
The Backstagers, Volume 2: The Show Must Go On
I liked this volume more than the first. I feel like the stakes are a bit higher, and you get to know more about the various characters. The MC is in a relationship with another male, and I’m pretty sure another character is transgender but it’s never stated outright (they went from an all-girls school to an all-boys school though).
4/5 stars
I’m in a YA for Adults book club through my local library and this was our May book. Those that read it all felt about the same. It wasn’t bad, but it wasn’t great. I’ve read the Croak trilogy by this author and I love that series, so I highly recommend checking that out. Hellhole is a fun premise, and it has a lot of humor, which the author excels at. I wouldn’t recommend this over Croak though.
3/5 stars
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I love all of these covers!!!
Those graphic novels sound great! I might have to check them out!
One 5 stars and some meh’s. I always love that you share your honest opinion with us!
I’ve read a few YA books lately that I liked. Lots of reviews coming on Friday!
Oh they were all new to me!
I don’t really usually get into graphic novels, but I’m glad you enjoyed these ones!
I love mini reviews! I need to do more, so often I read something and if it isn’t an ARC or part of a blog tour I tend to skip over the reviews on my blog. I really need to do more. These books sound fun!
Not my typical reads but they do sound interesting!
Mini reviews, what a cool idea!
Deposing Nathan sounds so interesting. I’m adding that one to my shelf. Thanks for sharing your reviews! 🙂
I’ll have to check out the Croak trilogy, sounds intriguing.
Deposing Nathan was added to my TBR because of your review. 🙂
Deposing Nathan sounds really, really good
adding deposing nathan to my list!
I love Gina Damico, but Hellhole is one I never got around to. I’ve thought about getting the Backstagers graphic novels for my high school library. Sounds like they’re not bad!
I like the title, cover, and synopsis I checked out on Goodreads of Deposing Nathan.
Those graphic novels look interesting!
Deposing Nathan sounds like an interesting read. That’s a shame that your book club read wasn’t the best.
I have to get the Backstagers for my son! He loves graphic novels and worked the stage crew for the first time this year! Love that your library has a YA book club for adults!
The Backstagers looks super cute, but yours is not the first meh review I’ve seen. That’s good if it gets better though! If I can get it on Hoopla, I may give it a try 🙂
I don’t really read graphic novels but these look good! I love the covers for The Backstagers.
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I really like it when people do separate review posts for books.
Oh I do enjoy a good YA novel, its a shame you didn’t think Hellhole anything special … I do love its cover.
Yes, I remember listening to Hell Hole when it came out, it was weird. Not my favorite. I will look for your review on Deposing Nathan.
I love when a debut novel gets me excited to see what the author writes next 🙂
The Backstagers looks interesting as well. I don’t know anything about what goes on behind the stage to make a performance happen.
The Backstagers looks fun! I love the idea of the backstage crew getting the spotlight and having misadventures 🙂
Glad you had a 5 star in here! Happy reading! 🙂
I’m going to pick up The Backstagers for my kids (and me) ASAP!
The Backstagers looks cute, and it’s nice that it got better from book to book.
The backstagers books sound cute. I love the art style! 🙂 XO – Alexandra
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Thanks for all these recommendations! I’m INHALING books right now! I get so much reading done in the summer! Going to look into these. THANK YOU!
The graphic novels actually sound fun and unique.
The Backstagers sound fun! Much more fun than focusing on the actors, I bet!
I’ve been thinking of trying some graphic novels recently, and The Backstagers sounds interesting, so maybe I’ll give them a try sometime! 🙂
I don’t really read a lot of Graphic Novels, great post though!