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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
15 year old Winifred is entering high school this year without her best friends. Wanting to start fresh she navigates through her sophomore year alone until she meets Oscar and April in Photography class. They are creative, rebellious, non-typical high schoolers that try to help Win feel comfortable in her own skin, and collaborate on a Zine. Dealing with an eating disorder and depression, Winifred won’t admit she needs help, or admit to who she really loves.
Based on the author's own experiences this graphic novel is an honest, raw look at being a teenager today and the complexity of friendships and identity. A beautifully drawn story that could easily have a sequel as reader’s will be left wondering about characters that didn’t get the conclusions they deserve.
Based on the author's own experiences this graphic novel is an honest, raw look at being a teenager today and the complexity of friendships and identity. A beautifully drawn story that could easily have a sequel as reader’s will be left wondering about characters that didn’t get the conclusions they deserve.
I loved this sweet tale of teenage friendship that endures while the protagonists navigate individual challenges (eating disorders, mental health challenges, sexuality, and financial and parental troubles).
Something even an oldster like me appreciates about books like this is the arc of character growth and the characters’ attempts to communicate clearly despite the social factors working against them. Aspirational.
Something even an oldster like me appreciates about books like this is the arc of character growth and the characters’ attempts to communicate clearly despite the social factors working against them. Aspirational.
ARC courtesy of NetGalley.
A touching, honest story about growing up and discovering yourself, set in the early 2000s. The characters came right off the page and had so much to them. The inclusion of the comic zine as part of the story was a highlight. I really appreciated the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book as it does deal with some difficult and sensitive topics.
A touching, honest story about growing up and discovering yourself, set in the early 2000s. The characters came right off the page and had so much to them. The inclusion of the comic zine as part of the story was a highlight. I really appreciated the trigger warnings at the beginning of the book as it does deal with some difficult and sensitive topics.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I enjoyed this story, the art style and all the characters. I would have loved more exploration into certain topics but overall, it was a sweet story that tackled hard hitting topics with sensitivity (I mean that in the nicest possible way). Made me miss sleep overs with friends and spending weekends at each other's houses ☺️
medium-paced
Life isn’t all it’s cracked up to be in HS. Friends move on and Winifred needs to find her place without them. She struggles with an eating disorder and anxiety, which she hides from her mother and her new friends. She finds a release in the Zine she draws, with the help of her friend and crush Oscar. He and Winifred and their friend April each struggle with identity and figuring out who they are and how to fit in. The author has taken some of her own personal experiences and written and drawn them in the poignant Graphic Novel. Teens will relate to these characters.
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
I don't think I ever read a book as relatable as this one I read it in one setting during an all-nighter graphic novel read a thon I held for myself I've never been great with friends I have a good close friend but like Winnie they do not go to my school the friend I have at school are the kids I sit next to in class and in some classes I talk to nobody and if I do become friend with the people I sit next to it only for however long the class lasts anyway this book was relatable and heart-warming and has a great message and is all in all a very enjoyable read
I REALLY enjoyed this one. The characters really came alive for me and felt real. Loved the friendships here. Also loved the Zines mixed throughout the book.