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itslorei's review against another edition
4.0
First. I haven’t read the novel so I don’t know if this edition is accurate it nevertheless I enjoyed this book. And this is the first QBIPOC (correct me if I’m wrong with it
titalindaslibrary's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
THIS BOOK!!! Ahhhh, I loved it so much. The art style, the story, the characters...everything was perfection. Juliet's journey learning more about her queerness, finding her community, and learning to decenter white women in her learning was done so well. It was especially gratifying to me to read a graphic novel that highlights how white women can be especially egregious at continuing to center themselves. Especially in places of learning!
Anyway, I just realized there is a full length novel of this story too? I will definitely be checking that out!
Anyway, I just realized there is a full length novel of this story too? I will definitely be checking that out!
wollstonecrafty's review against another edition
the art was beautiful but the adaptation of the plot was rather sparse - which was nice at some points in terms of focusing on expressing characters through comics/using the medium, but confusing at others (even though i'd read the book!)
emy102's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jayehdee's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
gabriellessrs's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't read the book that originated this graphic novel, but I feel oddly relieved for not doing it. Although the visual aspect of it is very appealing, with vibrant colors and relatable human looks, the plot itself did not move me as I thought it would.
Representativity here is assured, but it was not enough to keep me engaged with Juliet's breath. She is beautiful, empowered, has her insecurities, but wants to learn and respect plurality. As she meets all kinds of people, she also gets closer to her heritage and fellow minorities that she has now understood to belong to. Even with all of that emotional growth, events and situations are a bit dull and kind of lackluster.
I was not waiting for a hero's journey, but I was not down for a flourished yet average slice of life either.
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I appreciate the publishers and NetGalley kindness for sending me a copy of this comic book. Although I received this material for free, the content in this review reflects the opinions of my own.
Overall rating: 3/5
Device used: Adobe Digital Editions on Desktop
Language: English, advanced level of ESL
Reader's discretion is advised: yes, there are mild swearing and sexual undertones
joghansah's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hridi's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0