Scan barcode
laurel_leaves1023's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Classism, Lesbophobia, Vomit, Alcohol, Cursing, and Sexual harassment
robinks's review
adventurous
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I enjoyed the story and characters. The illustrations paid homage to classic New York City landmarks and situations, which made me smile.
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Classism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Misogyny, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Racism, Lesbophobia, and Vomit
betweentheshelves's review
emotional
reflective
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
4.5
I love Jillian Tamaki's art, honestly. It really stands out in this book, with the color scheme and the characters and the setting. There are just some really gorgeous panels in here, drawing you into the New York scene.
But that doesn't take away from the writing! This is about how friendships might change after high school, about reconnecting and figuring out that maybe you're not sure what the future holds. The characters are all well developed, each of them growing in different ways by the end of the story. The story itself is a bit quiet, focusing more on the characters than the overall plot. But that's my favorite kind of story, honestly, and both Mariko and Jillian Tamaki excel at that.
But that doesn't take away from the writing! This is about how friendships might change after high school, about reconnecting and figuring out that maybe you're not sure what the future holds. The characters are all well developed, each of them growing in different ways by the end of the story. The story itself is a bit quiet, focusing more on the characters than the overall plot. But that's my favorite kind of story, honestly, and both Mariko and Jillian Tamaki excel at that.
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Drug use, and Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Bullying, and Alcohol
Minor: Sexism, Racism, and Homophobia
spark_879's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
i wasn't a big fan of one of the main characters (fiona, throughout most of the book ), so i wasn't able to appreciate the story as much as i otherwise would have. that said, i think a main goal of the story was to show people having nuanced personalities and that being okay, so i understand why everyone couldn't always be my favourite character.
there were also a few times were i got a bit confused about where the characters were, mainly when they were smoking/drinking or telling stories, but again, i think that was important for the artistic representation of the story.
overall, i did appreciate reading this story, and would still recommend it to others! it just wasn't my favourite graphic novel ever but that's okay :)
there were also a few times were i got a bit confused about where the characters were, mainly when they were smoking/drinking or telling stories, but again, i think that was important for the artistic representation of the story.
overall, i did appreciate reading this story, and would still recommend it to others! it just wasn't my favourite graphic novel ever but that's okay :)
Moderate: Alcohol and Drug use
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
dananana's review
emotional
reflective
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Drug use
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Homophobia and Racism
More...