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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Vomit
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
I love the artwork and the highlight of blue in the otherwise black and white comic panels. I thought this graphic novel did a great job of exploring handling extreme emotions, standing by up for yourself, finding love, and following your passion. Some of the heart to hearts with the parents were a little cheesy, but necessary in terms of seeing more of those positive parent interactions in books for teens.
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Hmm... Okay I Loved everything regarding the discussion of sexuality and sticking up for yourself. I even enjoyed the hockey parts! But there were a lot of... dramatic things that felt like they were added just to be dramatic then were just resolved as quickly. It felt unfocused if that makes sense.
3.5/5
3.5/5
hopeful
lighthearted
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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
This was a fun story but nothing shocking. The art was good. But I feel like there were a few times that it didn't convey time passing very well.
At the end where Alix is grounded, but then followed up with her hanging out with Ezra after a hockey game. And how immediately after that the group is at a hockey game.
On top of that there was a lot left unfinished. Like how well the play went, and if Alix reached out to her dad anymore.
Ezra was also pretty heavy handed in explaining things, to the point it didn't sound like teenagers.
This is a great book to read, especially if you're borrowing from your local library.
On top of that there was a lot left unfinished. Like how well the play went, and if Alix reached out to her dad anymore.
Ezra was also pretty heavy handed in explaining things, to the point it didn't sound like teenagers.
This is a great book to read, especially if you're borrowing from your local library.
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
slow-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
I really enjoyed this book. The character development was fantastic and I loved having a main character that did not have a labeled sexuality. I had never seen that before and felt represented.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Violence