After how much I enjoyed Nothing Special Vol. 1, I was excited for the next chapter but also curious how the author could match the absolutely joy the first book was.

And I'm happy to report, the second volume gave me even more joy!
Now I just have to wait to get my hands on volume 3, and I will be updating Netgalley 5+ times a day until it shows up.

This was an amazing graphic novel. It starts simple enough with Callie and Declan’s lives being back to normal for the most part. They are in a relationship now, and are having a wonderful time getting to know each other better. When an injured wing starts causing Declan pain, Callie decides to find a way to heal him. What follows is another magical adventure where they meet all kinds of fascinating creatures. As this book nears the end Declan makes a shocking discovery about his family.

**ARC provided by NetGalley for honest review**

Nothing Special, Vol. 2: Concerning Wings by Katie Cook was a very fun, funny, and successful sequel to the first Nothing Special graphic novel. We again follow our lovable cast of characters on a quest to find the solution to Declan's half-fairy sickness. Many modern references, hilarity, and swoons ensue. And yes, the radish may still be the best part. <3

An absolute delight! I loved the first volume of this graphic novel series and I am just as smitten with this one! The art is adorable and the storytelling is light and quirky. It's all so upbeat and whimsical. Lots of smiles. Lots of giggles. This book is pure joy.

I do have one gripe... The cliffhanger ending! No! Why?!

But still, there are no words to express how much I love the art and the stories in this series. These books are like catnip for me. My favorite graphic novel series, to date.

This is a super adorable and sweet story. I really look forward to her next volume. Gronk was super adorable too. I don’t really need to read her my little pony or marvel stuff…. But I hope that’s paying the bills so she can keep telling her original stories too!

Love this book! The characters are just so enjoyable and each special in their own ways. Callie is an awesome heroine and I love how she is a proud of being different. The relationship between her and Declan is adorable and playful. And Radish is the ultimate cute, sassy animal sidekick (even though he is the spirit of a plant). Him and all the other plant spirits make me laugh. This book offer beautiful illustrations, a fun adventure and is the perfect lighter read to take you away from reality for a while.

When I started this story I didn't know it was a second part, but I quickly got the hang of it.

It has been entertaining, a story has a nice vibe with everything related to the fantasy world, what I liked the most was the drawing, it took me a while to turn the page just to contemplate them for a long time.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I. Love. This. Series. Beautiful, fun, wholesome, exciting, adorable. Radish's side quest of releasing all the spirits from their lanterns through out the entire story was my favorite part. Need more graphic novels like this please 🙏

I received an advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This graphic novel is taking me longer to finish, more than I’d like. I have to dnf this one, sadly.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Nothing Special vol.2 was a 4⭐️ read for me.

After the events of book one, Callie and Declan (and radish) are settling in to working in Callie’s dad’s shop, teasing Lasser about his cheesy romance novels, and spending time with each other. When Declan’s injured wing starts causing pain and starting fires the group must find a way to stop it. What should be a small journey to learn about the faeries and find a healer turns into a whole lot more, and as it turns out, there may be a lot more to Declan than anyone suspected.

I absolutely loved volume 1 of nothing special and I was so excited to read volume 2, but it fell a little bit flat for me. Let’s start with what I loved: The artwork and banter were still amazing,and I loved seeing all the characters interact together. Watching Callie and Declan navigate their established relationship, and seeing the flashbacks as they planned their future was a lot of fun. Lasser’s storyline and the romance novels was so endearing and sweet as well and showed a side of him I really enjoyed. There was beautiful new settings and characters that also made this such a fun read. I just felt that this book had a bit of a pacing issue. Most of the book is spent travelling, which got a little repetitive, and then as the book reaches the pinnacle of the story, it ends. On a major cliffhanger.

While I am so excited for volume 3, and to see what happens next, this book just didn’t quite hit the mark as much as the first one did.

I was able to read the first volume through NetGalley, I am so excited to be able to read the second. This did not disappoint. You get to meet new characters and you also get to meet Declan’s family. I love the vibes and story this author gives us. It’s not really like anything I’ve seen through graphic novels lately.

In this story Declan is having fairy issues so the go on a quest to find a healer but they end up finding more than they were expecting and some issues arise because of it. This volume focuses mainly on Declan, and I was excited to see more of his story. I hope in the future we get to see more of Lasser’s story.

Summary:
Callie's life hasn't exactly been the same – not since the day she crossed the boundary looking for her father. Thankfully, she has a great boyfriend and countless new friends to help support her through these changes.
However, Callie isn't the only one facing changes. Declan may have found out he was a fairy when he turned eighteen – but apparently his adventure is only beginning! Now his magic has gone wonky, and they're all in need of some answers.
Nothing Special was originally a Webtoon (It still is, really), but they're turning the different seasons into volumes.

Review:

Oh yay! I'm so glad the (published) adventures continue in Nothing Special Vol. 2! I really adored the first volume, and had questions about where the story would go from here. Now I have my answers...and I want volume 3. I'm so greedy, I know.
Where the first volume of our lovely series focused on Callie, this second volume is all about Declan! But don't worry, he's not alone. All of our favorites are back, plus some new characters. In other words, it's another delightful romp through this fantasy world!
When I say I devoured this book, I pretty much mean it. I read it cover to cover within the hour. I kind of regret that, as now there's nothing left (yes, I know I can read it online). And I have SO MANY questions about what is going on and what's going to happen with Declan's magic. I need to know!
If you're looking for a cozy middle-grade fantasy with fantastic characters, please be sure to check out this series. You can either read it in graphic novel format (like me), or check out the Webtoon!

Highlights:
Middle-Grade Graphic Novel
Fantasy
Magic & Critters

Still a fun story! I like all the little side doodles. This series has a cute style and likeable characters. I look forward to the next volume.

NOTHING SPECIAL remains something special indeed. Callie, Declan, Lasser, and Radish's adventures (and flashbacks) delight and charm, and the exceptional world-building with its combination of Eurocentric fairytale elements and contemporary pop culture deserves many accolades.

I received this DRC from NetGalley.

I love this series so far. The artwork is adorable. The styling of the layout is well done; I really like the little asides with the radishes and such. The characters are all very likable and wholesome. This is the kind of cozy reading that I really enjoy. It ends on a cliffhanger, so I hope the next volume comes out soon!

I really enjoyed this- not sure if I missed any details because I’ve not read the first but still quite an enjoyable story even without prior knowledge. I also really enjoyed the artwork

Nothing Special is a book that is just so easy and fun to read. The characters were all charming and the story fast-paced.

The art style was very cute and I liked how much little details I could spot in the background.

Due to the book’s length, it also feels like you’re getting your money’s worth - for a graphic novel, Nothing Special was rather chunky.

I could have done without the cliffhanger though since it seems like it’ll be quite a wait until Vol. 3.

Overall I had a great time reading this and looking forward to reading the next book in the series.

Loved it’s more than the first one. Love the relationship between the main character and her father and her growing relationship with the magical word around her. Can’t wait for vol 3.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read an advanced copy of this!

I had originally read Nothing Special when it was on Webtoons but somewhere before it got published, I lost track of what was going on. After having read Volume one recently, I was excited to see the second volume be available with new lore and world-building relating to Declan's heritage. With it having a big storyline to follow, I found it very dialogue heavy but nothing too hard to keep track of. I still think the best formatting for this is the scroll feature through NetGalley but I do like how it's spaced out of a regular print graphic novel.

This graphic novel is still a light and fun story despite the main reason for their adventure being that Declan is cursing himself, the ghost radish interludes are fun as well. I do think the flashbacks near the second half of the novel are a little distracting, with the whole plot being a year after the last novel, it would have been easier to follow if there were other interludes throughout the first half as well to just be even instead of the kids in the beginning updating about his mother passing. Even though the ending wrapped up a few things, I was a little dissatisfied with the cliffhanger because it made the journey towards it feel incomplete (which is what a cliffhanger is supposed to do) but I'm not sure if it worked well, I'd have to read the next novel to properly word that feeling that normally comes with reading lore-heavy sequels within a series.

(review will be cross-posted closer to pub date)

Just as cute and charming as the first one! I adore this world and this graphic novelist. You can tell so much work and love went into the story. I love all the details added in the backgrounds of every panel whether it be signs or book titles. Radish as always has my heart. I also love the comments from the other plant spirits. There are more fairies in this volume so that makes everything even better. It’s adorable, hilarious, comforting, and cozy. Everything I look for in a graphic novel. One of my new favorite graphic novel series. I’m so happy to be learning more the magic our characters possess!