I haven't read the previous book in the series, but I had no issues following the story.
The book played around with different genres and tropes, which I found really interesting.

Thank you to the publisher for the review copy.

Adored how creative the premise was and this narrative is ripe for many, many installments! The cast of characters is so diverse, leaning into genre stereotypes yet never feeling boring. There's so many different personalities and dynamics at play here. I did find it a bit difficult to keep track of them all once the other universe's cast joined theirs, though. There's a perfect blend of mystery and comedy that keeps you engaged throughout. A genuinely fun narrative coupled with an inviting art style that will keep readers wanting more from this universe.

When I was granted this book from NetGalley and the publisher, I realized it was the second book in the series, so I paused to read the first and I'm so glad I did!

This is a fantastic series and the second installment is perfect. I loved all the characters and found myself identifying with Haley. I love a girl who reads!
I especially enjoyed the use of different book subjects in each installment as the context for the story (gothic romance in the first and mystery in the second). It has me hoping there will be more in this vein (westerns? sci-fi?).

I will definitely be looking out for more by this author!

I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I wish I knew that this was a number 2 because I feel like I was missing some context and some character building. The world was easy enough to jump into, and the illustrations added to that ease, but I missed a lot about who people were and what their roles are.

I think because of that I was taken out of the story a bit. I was a little confused by the dynamic. But I think that was a "me" thing versus a story issue - because there is a book one.

But the premise of the story, the quirkiness, and the plot were so fun. I love the mystery of it all. I loved the book as a parallel universe. I need to go back to read the first because I think I would enjoy it.

The illustrations, as mentioned, were spectacular. I think that where there wasn't speech, the art filled in the story. And that is truly what I look for in a graphic novel.

Thank you Simon Teen for the advance copy! This was such a delight to read not only for the story, but also for the illustrations. I loved the humor, the gothic vibes and the murder mystery. The story had me engaged and it’s a perfect read for younger readers too. I’m going to be recommending this!!

This is the second installment of the Willowweep Manor series and I hope we get more! I really enjoyed the mashup of genres combined with the play on all the standard tropes that come with a mystery book. This was a really fun and engaging story. Also, who doesn't love a dog as a featured character?

I LOVED The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor but assumed that it was a stand-alone book. I was so excited to read this sequel! A new genre has come to Willowweep manor and now the gothic universe is embroiled in a mystery which, if unsolved, would mean the death of the universe. The whole cast of the original is back as well as a lot of new faces. I will admit, I did like the first one better, but it was so fun to revisit this world. I hope there's a third installment in the works!

Imagine my surprise to find out that this is actually book 2 in a series!! Thankfully, this book still read as a standalone and was enjoyable as is. I liked the setting, the mystery plot, and the characters were fun. I look forward to reading book 1 and gaining more context around Willowweep Manor and the "gasket universe".

I enjoyed reading this way more than the first book. Mystery genre much more to my liking than the gothic romance. Easy to read and picks up right where it left off. Newcomers arrive and ta da of course a murder mystery begins. along with a suddenly disappearing willowweep manor and strange happenings along the way this is a fun, more adventurous graphic novel but enough suspense to keep you reading to find out who did it. Also for anyone that needs to know, the dog doesn't die. if there is a 3rd one I will definitely be reading it .

Since The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor, Haley has been becoming a bigger nerd and keeping in touch with Montague. When she’s back for a visit, something strange has happened, again. There’s another pocket universe residents seeking shelter because theirs has imploded. Sybil opened a portal for them to go through, and 5 person + 1 dog came in.

The visitors brought a new genre to the universe, so Willowweep manor isn’t gothic anymore. Suddenly there’s a murder, new rooms stared to appear in the Manor, the original residents went missing one by one, and the universe was slowly disintegrating.

Another problem: Haley is unprepared for the change.

This was just as chaotic & funny as the first book, if not more. Weirdly, I was hooked. Though IMO there’s still many things that could be improved here, overall I enjoyed it. I presume there’d be another book in the future from this series? I’d definitely read it if there is.

While I ADORED the first book, this was fell flat comparatively. I love the characters, the vibes are great, it’s just really the plot of this one that had me not super focused.

I would be interested in more books in this series or just seeing these characters again. This volume however did not live up to the first book.

Thank you so much to netgalley and the publisher for the arc of this one in exchange for an honest review!

This is a YA graphic novel that is a sequel. We follow alternate universes and a woman is trying to help out a universe that is collapsing.

I didn’t read the first one in this series but I probably should have and I would’ve understood it a bit better.

This was a fun graphic novel! I loved the art style of this one and it was pleasing to look at. I also loved the characters. We had some quirky and fun characters.

The story was interesting and kept me engaged throughout.

I would recommend!

The Dire Days of Willowweep Manor is one of my all time favorite graphic novels. When I found out there was going to be a sequel, I was beyond excited. I was even more excited when I was approved for the ARC! Being back in the bizarre world of Willowweep was such a delight. I didn’t think the story could get much better, but it was expanded upon wonderfully. All of our favorite characters are back with new side characters that are just as lovable. I loved the commentary on cross genre stories. The author took all the tropes of a gothic story and paired it brilliantly with the tropes of a classic mystery novel. As always, this book made me laugh out loud. It was such a good time. I really hope the series continues. I would love to see the story cross over with the fantasy genre. There’s so much potential for more tales in this series. I adored this. Immediately preordered and added to my all time favorites shelf!

This is so damn cute and I love the mystery in this story this will definitely be something I recommend at my bookstore. I will definitely be going back and reading the first one

We're back visiting Willowweep Manor, where tropes come to life, and we're quickly thrust into a mystery of colliding universes.

I found the story to be as captivating as the first one in the series, with an additional cast of characters who's personalities immediately leap off the page. With the introduction of the new characters, we're given a new mechanic that takes the story to a new level, and raises the stakes.

I loved getting to see the funny moments, and the endearing ones. I was entertained from beginning to end.

This is the second book in the Willowweep series. While reading the first book is not strictly necessary, it does provide a great deal of context and sets up the universe. Fans of the first book should like this one just as much.

I absolutely loved this sequel, from beginning to end you’ll cheer for our protagonist and the inhabitants of Willowweep Manor. Haley is back at school and delivers a fantastic oral report about her previous adventures. Unfortunately nobody seems to take her seriously. As she leaves school she is meet with Montague, one of the Willowweep inhabitants.

When they finally pass the portal together they are meet with everyone and now they’ll have more unexpected visitors. One thing I love about books is all the different genres and especially when those genres are combined in a unique way. This sequel had so many funny and tragic moments that it was like watching a detective movie unfold its secrets. Can’t wait to continue this amazing saga and follow along our heroine Haley as she becomes an expert in everything bookish.

This was such a cute graphic novel. I liked the mystery behind it all and that it started with another universal characters coming through the portal and changing the mansion.

This volume was even more fun than book 1! A cast of characters from a mystery world stumble into Willowweep Manor, and with them comes a mystery storyline for our heroine and the gang to figure out. I loved the red herrings, the comedy, and the art. This was such a fun way to continue the series and I will read an infinite number of volumes about these characters in this world (or others ;)).

The highly-anticipated sequel to the Willowweep Manor YA graphic novel.
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Haley hates living in the real world after being able to travel to a pocket universe. When she gets the chance to go back, she’s thrilled. This time another pocket universe is collapsing and the survivors are seeking refuge in Willowweep. They’re from a mystery-themed universe so automatically upon their arrival there’s a murder and the new and old cast of characters must solve the crime!
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I got such Clue vibes from this book, which made me love it as much as Haley’s gothic romance world. Outlandish, hilarious and over-the-top events make this an unforgettable novel. The Maverick reading list committee added the 1st in the series when I was Chair so I’ll always have a soft spot for these titles. Nefarious Nights releases August 12!

CW: murder, blood, death