Graphic Novel Review – Friendship to the Max (Lumberjanes, Book 2) by Noelle Stevenson, Grace Ellis, Brooke A Allen (4/5 stars)

Reading Level: Middle Grade
Genre: Graphic Novel/Fantasy
Length: 112 pages
Publisher: BOOM! Box
Release Date: October 13, 2015
ISBN-13: 978-1608867370
Stand Alone or Series: 2nd book in the Lumberjanes series
Source: Borrowed from Library
Rating: 4/5 stars

“Jo, April, Mal, Molly, and Ripley are not your average campers, and Miss Qiunzella Thiskwin Penniquiqul Thistle Crumpet’s Camp for Hardcore Lady-Types is not your average summer camp. Between the river monsters, magic, and the art of friendship bracelets, this summer is only just beginning. Join the Lumberjanes as they take on raptors and a sibling rivalry that only myths are made of.”

This is the 2nd volume in the Lumberjanes series and continues the storyline started in the third. It continues to be fun and well done and I enjoyed it.

Our crew of Lumberjanes is trying to solve the mystery of the strange creatures and crazy boy-campers from the first book. Little do they know one of their own might involved and the mystery might involve something other than just creepy monsters.

This book was a lot of fun just like the first one. I enjoyed the colorful illustration and the characters. This story tied up the mystery in the first book in a way I found a bit unsatisfying…it just seemed a bit contrived and kind of concise. However, I am still enjoying the setting and the characters.

Overall this was a fun continuation of the Lumberjanes series. I plan on continuing with the series and am curious to see what the next volume brings.