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middumullu's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Very sweet graphic novel! I loved the illustration style and was OBSESSED with BG aka PENNY my love!! . The character designs were similarly amazing and very unique. Pretty straightforward plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Emotional abuse between a caretaker and a minor. It's a focus of the character arc, presented in an accessible way for middle-grade readers.socolorfull's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
THIS BOOK WAS SO CUTE!!!!!
It might be labeled a middle grade book but it was so freaking adorable, I'd recommend it to all ages. I loved it.
I will say, some parts were confusing for me to follow but I also don't read a lot of graphic novels so the format is sometimes challenging for me.
ALSO the kids are supposed to be 12 years old, but they read as more highschool aged, maybe 14-16 years old instead.
It might be labeled a middle grade book but it was so freaking adorable, I'd recommend it to all ages. I loved it.
I will say, some parts were confusing for me to follow but I also don't read a lot of graphic novels so the format is sometimes challenging for me.
ALSO the kids are supposed to be 12 years old, but they read as more highschool aged, maybe 14-16 years old instead.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Violence
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This graphic novel has been on my radar for a while, and I'm happy to say that I finally read it! And it's absolutely adorable from start to finish, with great art, great characters, and fantastic world building.
I'm a sucker for purple/pinkish color schemes in books, which I think is one of the reasons I liked the art so much. But Layne also uses the art to help with the world building and in fleshing out the main characters. The art and the writing worked really well together, building this world and drawing you in right from the beginning. 100%, I would read all the graphic novels that Aliza Layne puts out.
One of the things I really appreciated about this book is that there are LGBTQ+ characters, but the story isn't about that. They just exist in this world and nobody blinks an eye. Yes, we've come a long way in portraying LGBTQ+ characters in books, but more often than not, the storyline is still about their queerness. Coming out, being accepted, etc. Like any other kind of representation, we need variation, so let's keep books like this coming!
In my quest to read more middle grade stories, I'm definitely glad I picked this one up.
I'm a sucker for purple/pinkish color schemes in books, which I think is one of the reasons I liked the art so much. But Layne also uses the art to help with the world building and in fleshing out the main characters. The art and the writing worked really well together, building this world and drawing you in right from the beginning. 100%, I would read all the graphic novels that Aliza Layne puts out.
One of the things I really appreciated about this book is that there are LGBTQ+ characters, but the story isn't about that. They just exist in this world and nobody blinks an eye. Yes, we've come a long way in portraying LGBTQ+ characters in books, but more often than not, the storyline is still about their queerness. Coming out, being accepted, etc. Like any other kind of representation, we need variation, so let's keep books like this coming!
In my quest to read more middle grade stories, I'm definitely glad I picked this one up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Violence
mengzhenreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Everything about this is perfect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Violence
bitterseason's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Violence
benediction's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse and Violence
bi_n_large's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
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