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The Love Report by BéKa

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lyoungthebookfae's review

emotional hopeful informative lighthearted sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

My only sticking thing is the use of “bimbo” - whether it’s in a book for the middle grades or otherwise, that’s just not the best direction to go. Otherwise, the art was very cute, and the characters were fun!

pipenator's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense 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

5.0

I can't WAIT to read the next one of these I wish the author came out with a 28 book of this but she didn't 😭😭😭

bibliobrandie's review against another edition

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5.0

I thought this was an adorable middle grade book about first crushes, first heartbreaks, and friendship. Lola and Grace are trying to figure out what love even is so they start a notebook (research, if you will) and observe, collect data, and investigate the mysteries of love. I loved the handwritten notes and observations throughout (the mom's note at the end made me cry). The illustrations were great, good representation of diversity, and even a little library humor. I really liked the nuanced look at all the things this age group experiences. Explores rumors vs. reality, struggles for popularity, and first loves/first heartbreaks. There is a lot of kissing in this book and I know just the students to give this to come fall :) Translated from French, I think this is why some of the words don't ring true for what middle grade students might say today (bimbo, easy). I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to book #2!

calebcandy's review

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emotional funny 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

4.5

soupdumpling's review

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1.5

I was queer baited

dembury's review

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3.0

This was sweet at times, and the artwork is very pretty, but it's nothing standout? There's some good stuff in here yet it's also borderline basic. Also I 100% thought the two side characters who dress alike and were calling each other "sweetie" were girlfriends and then, JUMP SCARE, they start fighting over a boy?? I don't buy it.

aus10england's review

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3.0

Firstly, the art style is absolutely STUNNING, like wow it looked like anime stills. There were some realistic problems depicted which I thought were handled well. What I didn't find believable were the dynamics of some characters.

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