Scan barcode
corvicore's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Addiction, Alcohol, Body shaming, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Self harm
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Racism, and Pedophilia
Minor: Infidelity and Blood
lobstertelephone's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Graphic: Racism, Self harm, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Toxic friendship, Fatphobia, Drug use, Domestic abuse, Body shaming, Bullying, and Adult/minor relationship
laurenmbud's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Bullying and Body shaming
Moderate: Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, and Sexual assault
Minor: Death of parent
seawarrior's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved that each of the main girls were written with messy, raw struggles that were shown to affect them individually, and the team as a whole. Watching them come to terms with some of the toxicity in their lives and their own mindsets and grow into stronger people was very rewarding. I also loved that the end of the book functioned like a new beginning for these characters, since they came to important realizations about themselves and their relationships but didn't neatly wrap up every issue they now knew they needed to approach. However, Ren's speech at the end of the story is inspiring, and left me with a sense of reassurance that she has developed a kinder perspective in life that will help her move forward from the trauma she has just endured and rely on others more than she was willing to previously.
All around I really loved both the writing and art of this comic. I'd go as far as to call it a masterpiece. I feel that it takes an incredible skill to write an ensemble of characters all with the complexities of real people, and to create art that sets mood and tone as well as Leong has in this work. I recommend this comic to anyone looking to experience a truly unforgettable graphic novel, and look forward to reading it again myself.
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Body shaming, Bullying, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Fatphobia, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Self harm, and Toxic relationship
pucksandpaperbacks's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
However, the cast of characters was very large and I tended to get confused at times trying to keep up with the large cast.
I really enjoyed this one!
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Domestic abuse, and Drug use
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, Fatphobia, Suicidal thoughts, Self harm, and Misogyny
vonni's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Grief, Misogyny, Self harm, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Eating disorder, Pedophilia, Addiction, Drug abuse, Mental illness, and Child abuse
Minor: Death of parent
Most of these graphic and moderate content warnings are either challenged by the main characters or explored in supportive ways (towards the survivors) by various characters.betweentheshelves's review
- 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
Someone looking for a plot driven book definitely won't find it here. This book is more about this group of girls, how they come together, and how they deal with different problems in their lives. Their lives are messy, like most people's lives are. Leong portrays them so well, both in story and in art. It sucks you into their little world and doesn't let go until the end.
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, and Addiction
Minor: Sexual assault
There is intent for sexual assault, but it gets stopped before it happens.readalongwithnat's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Self harm
Moderate: Body shaming, Death, Death of parent, Adult/minor relationship, and Fatphobia
annalisaely's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Self harm, and Sexism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Toxic relationship
laure's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Self harm
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Addiction and Drug abuse