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Northranger by Rey Terciero, Bre Indigo

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fanboyriot's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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

5.0

Read For:
Hurt/Comfort
Happy Ending
Graphic Novel
Sunshine x Grumpy
Horror Movie References

This was such a lovely little story.  The art style was so beautiful from the pages to the cover.

I really enjoyed this graphic novel.  The characters were detailed and complex, the setting was done well, the drama/plot twist was entertaining, and I am really happy with how it ended.

Cade's comments were a mood the entire time.  He kinda reminded me of a latinx Nico di Angelo.  His family was really wholesome at the end, I was so happy with the way his parents acted—and I loved how his Abuela knew his secret probably before he even knew.

Thank you to NetGalley and the author/publisher for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

(First Person POV)
Spice: (n/a, just kisses)

Rep: Gay, Latinx MC, POC SCs
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betweentheshelves's review

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emotional hopeful mysterious 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

4.0

 Thanks to NetGalley and HarperAlley for an advanced copy of Northranger by Rey Terciero to review! Always down for a good queer graphic novel, so I was excited to pick this one up. From the art to the writing, I am happy to say that this one didn’t disappoint!

This is a loose retelling of Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, which Terciero talks about in the afterward. I haven’t read that particular Jane Austen book, so I didn’t realize that until the end! What I liked about the story was the way that horror movie elements were infused throughout, from the layout of some panels to the story with Henry’s family. It made the writing engaging, and paralleled what was happening in Cade’s own life.

The romance between Cade and Henry is sweet, but it also deals with difficult issues like mental illness and family acceptance. As we know from the current state of book challenges in Texas, being a queer teen there isn’t always easy. I appreciated the way this was acknowledged, and the ways that Henry and Cade dealt with it in different ways. There’s a little something for everyone there.

With a great cast of side characters as well, I think this will make a great summer read when it comes out in June. If you’re a fan of queer YA graphic novels, this one should definitely be on your radar. 

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lifeonasofa's review against another edition

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hopeful mysterious relaxing 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? N/A

4.0

Northranger 🌾 Review 

Release Date: 6 June 2023 🌈 

Thank you to @harperalley @harper360uk @thirdrex @ndgoarts for sending this Advanced Copy across. I LOVED sitting outside in the sunshine with this graphic novel over the Easter holidays. ☀️ 

Described as a spooky and swoony queer teen romance, I started this as soon as it came through my door 😂

Set on a Texas ranch, Cade finds himself falling for the ranch owners mysterious son. A big fan of horror movies, Cade discovers there may be spooky secrets surrounding his handsome crush. 👻 

Firstly, I adored the illustration style. The colours were beautiful. It blended itself well with the spooky atmosphere and also the age range of the characters/readers. 🖍️ 

TW: this story tackles mental health, grief, racism and homophobia - but all handled delicately and adding to the character development. I loved the primary focus on family and self acceptance as well as first love. 🥰 

I’m so happy there are books like this widely available to teens now. As an adult, I’m not sure the spookiness was explored or used as well as I’d hoped - but it might be just right for the target audience. The romance side - spot on! The ranch setting - spot on! The cute summer romance - spot on! 💕
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nickwwelch's review against another edition

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hopeful mysterious fast-paced

3.5

A fun, sweet gay-reimagining of Northanger Abbey in rural Texas. 
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