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streberkatze's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
It's only April, but I'm almost certain this will end up being one of my favorite books of the year! The artwork is absolute stunning, and the story about the challenges of becoming and being a grown-up and aging through the eyes of three protagonists with vastly different perspectives really struck a chord with me. This is one of the rare books I can see being enjoyable for readers across generations.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Terminal illness
blakeandbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-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
5.0
This middle-grade graphic novel was SO beautiful. I absolutely loved it. The art is fantastic and the story is wonderful and wholesome. There is so much of what it means to develop friendship, let go when it’s time to let go, and the courage to be yourself. Alexa’s story was so powerful and definitely made me emotional—I love that the book splits between her POV and Lora. Lora is fun and quirky and kind, and she is wanting to keep friends and fit in. And Alexa gives her room and reminders to just be herself. Highly recommend this.
The ending of this made me very emotional!!!
The ending of this made me very emotional!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Child death, and Death
Moderate: Terminal illness
Minor: Chronic illness
mel_muses's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.5
An absolutely precious graphic novel about growing up and finding your place in friendships. The illustrations were just the right amount of whimsical to show the magic and imagination of childhood. Obsessed!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Terminal illness, Child death, and Death
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
This was a very cute graphic novel about growing up and believing in magic. The illustrations were really beautiful and I loved the bright colours. I'm definitely going to look out for more of Yee's work because I really enjoyed her art and storytelling style.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Terminal illness
idesofmarch's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Terminal illness
brianna_moye's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Child death, and Terminal illness
serendipity421's review
emotional
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Child death, and Grief
Minor: Toxic friendship and Abandonment
nerdysread's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes. A story about friendship, growing up and growing out without loosing yourself. I did tear up in public. I love all the characters !!! Also can we talk how much the drawings are stunning
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Grief
Minor: Terminal illness
brianareads's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Terminal illness
readingwithkaitlyn's review
lighthearted
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Terminal illness, Child death, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Antisemitism