Author/Artist: S.H. Cotugno
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
Released: September 24, 2024
Received: NetGalley
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Summary:
All Dr. Henry Jekyll wanted to do was make a refuge for fellow scientists. He wanted to erase the very notion of adding “mad” in front of their titles. Unfortunately, his counterpart is making this goal harder, by the way.
The truth is, it’s hard to bring about lasting change when you’re terrified of your own shadow. Or secrets. Perhaps that is why everything seems to be falling apart. And Hyde doesn’t understand why Jekyll finds it all so upsetting. Who will win this battle for mind and body?
Review:
Yes! I fell in love with The Glass Scientists thanks to volume one, so I am thrilled to have gotten my greedy little hands on The Glass Scientists Vol. 2. It is everything I could have hoped for – and quite possibly more.
Where the first volume introduced us to a vibrant world full of brilliant characters and surprising twists, The Glass Scientists Vol. 2 dives deeper into the darker side. That’s not to say that the last volume didn’t have risk; it just feels elevated here.
After all, everything comes to a head in the end, doesn’t it? (Here’s hoping this is far from the head, despite my statement). The battle between Jekyll and Hyde feels so intense, it’s by far the most personal and human interpretation I’ve seen to date.
Likewise, they are far from the only plot in this volume. Many of our characters are either in turmoil or dealing with some secret or another. In other words, the world is expanding, and our characters are along for the ride.
I personally really enjoyed some of the revelations made in this book, and I’m already counting down the days to volume three. I may have to cave in and dive into the web series because I’m not sure I can handle the wait.
Highlights:
- Clever and Creative
- Historical Fiction – with a Twist
- Steampunk Vibes
- Vibrant Characters
- Fantastic Artwork
Thanks to G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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