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pewterwolf's review against another edition
5.0
What a gloriously joyful read!
RTC but I adored this and, barring one or two small details, found this wonderful!
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***eProof given by UK publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review/reaction***
What a gloriously wonderful Middle Grade story! It was such a joy to read!
We had a story with Black lead characters, LGBT+ issues and characters with a lot of diversity (I have read several reviews from other reviewers saying some characters show signs of anxious and one character maybe being autistic). All of this being tackled beautifully for the target audience. Same with the issue of divorce and showing that adults/parents aren't perfect. Plus, this was funny. I chuckled multiply times while reading this because I got Archie's humour and I remember myself thinking exactly the same thing when I was younger.
Yes, there are one or two tiny niggles I had with this (it's me. Of course I spot things that niggle at me), but I get why these issues are in the story and written in the way it was. And yet, this book was a joy to read and these niggles didn't effect my reading.
I loved this book and can't wait to see what Benjamin Dean writes next!
RTC but I adored this and, barring one or two small details, found this wonderful!
Review Taken from The Pewter Wolf Reads
***eProof given by UK publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review/reaction***
What a gloriously wonderful Middle Grade story! It was such a joy to read!
We had a story with Black lead characters, LGBT+ issues and characters with a lot of diversity (I have read several reviews from other reviewers saying some characters show signs of anxious and one character maybe being autistic). All of this being tackled beautifully for the target audience. Same with the issue of divorce and showing that adults/parents aren't perfect. Plus, this was funny. I chuckled multiply times while reading this because I got Archie's humour and I remember myself thinking exactly the same thing when I was younger.
Yes, there are one or two tiny niggles I had with this (it's me. Of course I spot things that niggle at me), but I get why these issues are in the story and written in the way it was. And yet, this book was a joy to read and these niggles didn't effect my reading.
I loved this book and can't wait to see what Benjamin Dean writes next!
purple676's review against another edition
4.0
How did a middle grade book make me cry multiple times lol I don’t think this has ever happened before
I loved this story it was so cute snd amazing
I loved this story it was so cute snd amazing
starkva's review against another edition
5.0
Firstly, the art in this book is STUNNING. Massive shoutout to Sandhya Prabhat for illustrating something so beautiful! As for the story itself - it's lovely. It's nicely written, it's appropriate for a younger audience, it's sweet - and it explores several aspects of queer culture in a truly delightful and informative way. I feel like this is the kind of book we need right now.
ivaylast's review against another edition
3.0
It was a wholesome story and a great audiobook. However, I was bored numerous times, so this isn't the story for me, I guess.
rachiiebookworm2710's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I found this book ok, I kind of hated some of the characters though… including 2 of the kids, and the mum’s (UGH) 🤪
Read for reading prompts.
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3.75/5
Read for reading prompts.
Library book 📖
3.75/5
tomesproject's review against another edition
5.0
I say this about most middle-grade books, but I really do wish this is a book that I'd had as a kid.
A beautiful and heartwarming story about family (and all of its complexities) and the meaning of Pride. I'm so happy that children's lit like this exists and I want absolutely everyone to read it.
A beautiful and heartwarming story about family (and all of its complexities) and the meaning of Pride. I'm so happy that children's lit like this exists and I want absolutely everyone to read it.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
5.0
I love books like this but don't read enough of them! So glad more and more books are popping up for the younger (and older) generation
teesbookishwonderland_'s review against another edition
4.0
Although it started off a bit slow, I truly did enjoy this book.
I loved that it was written from from the POV of a POC twelve year old boy.
I have so much love for Archie and Benjamin Dean’s writing style and loved the childlike perspective that Benjamin Dean incorporated into this book
Overall 4.5 stars
I loved that it was written from from the POV of a POC twelve year old boy.
I have so much love for Archie and Benjamin Dean’s writing style and loved the childlike perspective that Benjamin Dean incorporated into this book
Overall 4.5 stars