I really enjoyed the amped up conflict between Jekyll and Hyde in this volume. I could really feel the almost desperation of one wanting to keep the other contained and one wanting to be let out. I also loved getting some more backstory on a few of the lodgers. And as always the artwork was stunning.

Now my favorite part of this volume was for sure Henry and Robert. I’m completely enamored with them. I have all the scenes with them bookmarked so I can go back and revisit them later. There’s just something about their relationship/friendship that really captured my heart in this volume.

I’m for sure looking forward to volume 3!

**Thank you to Penguin Teen and NetGalley for the eARC. This in no way changed my rating**

I enjoyed volume two just as much as I liked the first one. The art style is engaging and interesting and once again, Cotugno managed to drop in so many fun allusions to classic Sci-Fi and Horror novels. I also really appreciated the abundance of queer and BIPOC rep, especially that they don’t have to “explain” their existence. They’re allowed to just be. In particular, this volume has two trans characters, a polyamorous relationship, two main characters who are insinuated bi or pan, and lesbian rep, many of whom are also BIPOC. It’s nice to see rep where the story doesn’t always have to center our trauma. That trauma is mentioned, but mainly we just get to be kickass scientists, which is nice.

The cliffhanger has me waiting for volume three anxiously. I can’t wait to see how it all ends!

I have been anxiously waiting for volume two of this amazing graphic novel series to drop ever since reading the huge cliff hanger at the end of the first book, and it did not disappoint. The author's new, fresh take on the characters of fantasy and sci-fi who are so well known to so many is truly astounding. I absolutely love the twists in the Jekyll and Hyde character as well as Frankenstein, as well as the mix of sci-fi and fantasy in these beautifully drawn books. The mental health battles of the main character are a wonderful inclusion, while the story just moves so swiftly. The inclusivity of the characters is just the cherry on the top.
Highly Recommend !!!

The Glass Scientists Volume Two continues to captivate with its intriguing blend of science fiction and gothic mystery. The artwork remains stunningly detailed, perfectly complementing the complex, suspenseful plot. The character development deepens, making the evolving dynamics between characters both engaging and thought-provoking. Overall, this volume enhances the series with a compelling narrative and visually striking elements.

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

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.

<b>thank you to Penguin Teen for providing me with an eARC!

These graphic novels keep pulling me back in and I think that I ended up enjoying this volume even more than the first. It’s a little bit more loudly queer and and the author’s note at the end made me tear up again! Gothic and romantic science and fantastical fiction are such fun modes to explore queerness (in gender, sexuality, personality, etc) and in my mind that’s the best part about this series. I think that, since we also already know the characters going into this volume, there’s a greater exploration of the characters which I really enjoyed, especially everything with Dr. Jekyll. The character development and all the new elements added were probably my favourite. The art was also still cool and while it’s not my absolute favourite style, it so fits the story that’s being told. Something that I wasn’t expecting is the bonus story and extra comics, and I think they added some fun extra elements of the world and the characters. If you enjoyed the first volume or if you’re looking for some classics retellings that are extremely queer and have lots of supernatural characters, then this is definitely worth the read!

I thoroughly enjoyed Volume 2 of this Dr Jekyll And Mr. Hyde story. This story has be continuously turning the pages to see what happens next. And to leave on a cliff hanger leading into volume 3 I'm definitely sold. I especially love the art work.

Glass Scientist Vol 2 was much more fast paced than vol 1 and for that alone, will rank higher for me. I loved to see a lot more of everyone’s past and get a better understanding of who they are. A lot of blanks were filled in. I also want everyone to end up with their respective partners, so the cliffhanger at the end totally got me. I think that this is a book that will be better consumed via a physical book. I struggled with the busy illustrations and small font (I could also just be old) and some of the panel flow was harder. But this is the volume that has me hooked on the series