Spectacle is definitely getting better with each volume and four was the most interesting so far.

The story showed some progression, but the pacing seemed much slower. Previous volumes had little to no plot progression, but you actually found out quite a few things in volume four - despite the slow pace. There were a few repetitive moments that didn’t feel entirely necessary.

Without giving any real spoilers, you find out who killed Kat and the why and how of it. Personally, I thought his was the best part of the entire series so far.

You also get a detailed backstory to a character who hasn’t been overly present so far and it was really intriguing to read. They are a character I’ve always had some interest in so it was great to see that they have more of background than I thought.

As with ever volume the art style is very interesting and I feel like it has gotten even better with the various mutations everyone has. These added real intrigue and interest to the characters and every page was super detailed. It’s not my favourite art style ever, but it is very good.

I’m very grateful to have been given a copy of the final volume and I’m excited to see how the story ends. We now know who killed Kat and I’m left wondering what the fall out will be.

This book was spectacular had fantastical elements. The main character was intriguing. Lots of things happened which kept you hooked on the plot line of I didn’t read volume one I did actually get really invested in a story. I will be reading more in the future and I want to read more from this, author and artist. This art style it’s very colourful and magical. I love the different hues and the clashing of contradictive colours and I also liked the way characters progressed throughout the book, so there was a lot of character arcs and learning. I also like the betrayal of different relationships in the book.

This had me on the edge of my seat! I’ve found the rest of the series to be pretty good, but this one pushed me over the edge.

Volume four of Spectacle continues to show beautifully stylised art and fun fantastical characters. I especially liked how the dream/nightmare sequences were presented, with a lucid and otherworldly vibe from the warped comic panels and text. Also, Anna is becoming a much stronger and more enjoyable protagonist, which is great considering in previous volumes she did almost nothing of her own volition.

A couple of issues I have, however, are with the pacing and story beats. The plot tends to meander and repeat itself throughout each volume, but then accelerates into unlinked info-dumping. At the end of volume four, the circus turns against Anna and her friends for the simple fact that they find out she’s a witch. This makes no sense, since they had already been well-aware that she was a spirit medium/tarot reader, which in this universe isn’t too far off from a witch anyway. Also, a repeated theme is the ‘villain of the week’ type figure gets defeated out of no-where and with minimal input from the protagonists.

Other than that, the tension is definitely ramping up and I think it will conclude well, if the trajectory continues next volume.

(Oh also, dating your girlfriend via the body of your sister that you periodically possess is such a Thing and I don’t know how to feel about it)

Honestly such an amazing series will defiantly be recommending to all my friends and my book club. Especially the teacher so they will pass on the rec to other to try get them into reading by starting small

3.5 stars - The fourth volume in the Spectacle series showcases improved storytelling but still remains fairly disjointed. While we (finally) received some satisfactory reveals, they weren't worked into the plot seamlessly which negatively impacted the reading experience.

The art style in this series has its own unsettling charm but remains busy. The illustrations don't particularly "wow" me but do work for the story that is being told. In this volume the hues seem to slightly shift at odd times which was confusing as that choice didn't seem to represent anything within the plot.

I'm excited for the final volume to be released in January and to wrap up the series - it has been a good time so far but nothing too memorable.

Spectacle: Book Four by Megan Rose Gedris is a graphical comic book. There is a traveling circus made of a clown, fire eater, card reader, a bearded woman, and a ghost, among other weird accompaniments. They have been afflicted with a strange malady they call mutation. They have developed extra eyes, horns, and tentacles for their hands. Only Anna seems to have escaped the mutation curse. Her curse is the perception of a mysterious book about secret knowledge.

Reading the comic was a delight. The illustrations are demonstrative, colorful, and enticing. The book is cheerful, and full of sarcastic tones varying from character to character.

Tetanus, the ringmaster, is a crude master. He is reflected in the end story titled The Tale of the Pirate Circus. The master in the tale is debated to be either a man or a woman with the situation changing to accommodate the agreed gender. What the crew agrees on is that they suffered under the pirate leader.
Anna is a suspect in causing the maladies of the circus troupe members. The members are suspicious of her being a witch and hence want to burn her.

There is totally nothing to dislike in the book. The story is incredible and entertaining.
I rate Spectacle: Book Four by Megan Rose Gedris 5 out of 5 stars.

I recommend this book to lovers of comics, magic, and circus. Teenagers will enjoy the witty book.

This was nice to read. I liked this a lot. It was fun and captivating, exactly what I wanted and needed at this time. Highly recommend!