In this review of Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story #2, we see that Violet has truly become a part of Sophie, and that she is more than ready to get her revenge agains the sorority that killed her. But is Sophie really on-board with the plan?
Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story #2
Writer: Maytal Zchut
Art and Main Cover: Leila Leiz
Variant Covers: Gary Frank, Eamon Winkle
Page Count: 32 pages
Release Date: August 6, 2025
This review contains spoilers
Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story #2 kicks off with a flashback, to when Sophie and Violet were younger. Violet’s sister Amber is having a party, and the girls crash it. She tells them to get lost, Violet snaps and shoves her older sister hard enough that she goes through the closed glass door. Her sister lives, but disowns Violet right then and there.
In the present, Sophie is learning that she’s brought Vi back, in a way. Both souls now reside in her body, and she can see Violet’s face staring back at her from any reflective surface. Violet also has a plan: for Sophie to join the sorority and get as much info as they need to get them shut down. But Sophie’s never been too keen on the Greek life.
Amber shows up to collect her sister’s things. She regrets how things went with Violet, and expresses hope that Sophie had nothing to do with the sorority. Sophie (to Vi’s growing irritation) claims that she hasn’t and never would, with Vi threatening never to speak to her again if she didn’t go through with the plan.
As she leaves, Amber tells Sophie that Violet was lucky to have a best friend like her. Noticing that Violet’s face no longer looks back at her, Sophie reluctantly agrees to the plan.
The next day, Sophie goes to rush the sorority. Karma wants to get rid of her, but another girl (Penelope) points out that allowing the bestie of the girl they’d inadvertently killed could get the administrators off their backs. Another girl (River) isn’t so sure.
Penelope shows Sophie around, talking about how everyone wants to join. Vi wants to talk to Sophie, who steps onto the balcony for that. Penelope sees her talking to her reflection, it’s passed off as a pep talk, and Penelope sits on the railing, telling her that they’re really the “kindest” sorority. Something (or rather, someone) inside of Sophie takes issue with that. And the next thing anyone knows, the sorority is down by one sister, in a gory fashion.
I greatly enjoyed Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story #2. It was an excellent continuation of the setup from last month, also adding in a few new details. Like with the flashback at the beginning. That gives the reader a little more about Violet’s situation before the sorority ever entered into things. She’s estranged from her sister, and has been shown as capable of getting heated enough to have a violent snap.
The whole beginning flashback may be brief, but it’s packed with so much foreshadowing. Amber telling her sister and her sister’s best friend to leave her party is what sets Violet off in the past. Her death in the present era, and the sorority trying to dodge any responsibility? Yep, definitely going to get on her nerves. In the past, that rage was expressed with a violent shove and some property damage. Present day? The girl claiming that the sorority is so great happens to be perched in a precarious position.
For a brief moment, Violet’s reflected in Penelope’s glasses, and if looks could kill, that would have done it right there. And both times, Violet claims it was an accident. In the past, it probably was. But in the present, having been resurrected as a vengeful spirit, one can practically hear the sarcastic “Oops” that would come from “a small bump”.
It may not have been intentional while she was alive, but the vengeful aspect can definitely add to the intent.
There’s also a brief scene at the sorority, where it’s shown that Karma is not doing well in the aftermath of the death. Not because of guilt, but because of the blowback that’s threatening to take them all down. If only possible prosecution were the only threat to them…because now they have the angry ghost of a girl whose death they’re responsible for after them.
The art effectively conveys emotions, particularly through expressions and body language. Sophie’s discomfort during her rush to the sorority is palpable, despite her previous disinterest in Greek life. Her overwhelming reaction to learning about Violet’s soul inside her is marked by tears, while Violet’s expressions range from joy at reuniting with her best friend to vengeful determination, showcasing a stark contrast between happiness and malice.
Outside of the story itself, though, there are a few ads at the back that evoke the sorts of ads one would see in an old-school horror comic, and that was a delight to see. A few of them even sound like the basis for horror story plots (“The Devour Diet Plan”, anyone?), and that just feels like a great added treat for any horror fan.
Final Thoughts
Looking forward to seeing Violet fully get her revenge, and seeing how Sophie deals with it all. Sisterhood: A Hyde Street Story #2 moves the plot along beautifully, with some added emotional beats and some nicely-expressive art. And read past the story for some fun bonuses!
