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booklover444's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
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
4.0
hwilliams's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
annalisenak97's review against another edition
2.0
I really was not a fan of this. I've seen some other reviews describing the protagonist, Mikey, as a lil Mr. Collins or Michael Scott, and unfortunately that was true. There were a LOT of jokes about weight, unpleasant sibling bickering that never stops, and weird vibes around diversity that feel like white fragility ("I don't need more diverse friends, I already have diverse friends"). Mikey doesn't really change or grow throughout the book, and I just don't think he was the right main character. I just kinda cringed my way through this one.
neglet's review against another edition
A fun story about learning confidence and feeling pride in yourself, centered around a school talent show. Not super heavy, though.
bridgetcisneros's review against another edition
4.0
Mikey is very realistic and well rounded, and i found i related to him a lot, although i feel like he may not have been the best choice for the main character. may be a little cringe and unrealistic at times, but it has a very heartwarming ending
suzannedix's review against another edition
4.0
Totally fun, funny and heartfelt! I can’t wait to talk this one up!
Grades 6 and up.
Grades 6 and up.
clairetbartlett's review against another edition
4.0
This was fun, and even made me tear up (with happiness) at the end.
Michael Pruitt is always looking for his next business venture. So when a "wrong kind of popular" kid from school asks him to help launch his drag kid career, he thinks he's stumbled on a gazillion dollar idea. Coco Caliente, Mistress of Mayhem and Madness is the first client for Michael's talent agency, but soon follow a comedian, a girl and her blind dog who do tricks, an impersonator, and a girl who interprets dreams.
Michael navigates school, bullies, his "evil" sister, finding gigs for his clients, a sick grandfather, a first crush...as well as slowly coming out and figuring out how to be proud. There were definitely moments I cringed, but I think this was a result of my investment in the characters. Michael is a funny, relatable, not always great main character, and side characters are given varying levels of development. There's a hint of redemption for a bully, but more importantly, a nice demonstration that there is no one way to be gay.
There were a couple of descriptive choices the writer made that bugged me, but I don't think kids will be as bothered by the frequent description of people moving hair out of their faces.
Michael Pruitt is always looking for his next business venture. So when a "wrong kind of popular" kid from school asks him to help launch his drag kid career, he thinks he's stumbled on a gazillion dollar idea. Coco Caliente, Mistress of Mayhem and Madness is the first client for Michael's talent agency, but soon follow a comedian, a girl and her blind dog who do tricks, an impersonator, and a girl who interprets dreams.
Michael navigates school, bullies, his "evil" sister, finding gigs for his clients, a sick grandfather, a first crush...as well as slowly coming out and figuring out how to be proud. There were definitely moments I cringed, but I think this was a result of my investment in the characters. Michael is a funny, relatable, not always great main character, and side characters are given varying levels of development. There's a hint of redemption for a bully, but more importantly, a nice demonstration that there is no one way to be gay.
There were a couple of descriptive choices the writer made that bugged me, but I don't think kids will be as bothered by the frequent description of people moving hair out of their faces.