Reviews tagging 'Outing'

Northranger by Rey Terciero, Bre Indigo

7 reviews

ruthiedr89's review against another edition

challenging funny inspiring mysterious sad tense 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Misogyny, Sexism, Outing, Grief, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Homophobia

Moderate: Emotional abuse and Mental illness

Minor: Suicidal thoughts and Terminal illness

clarabooksit's review against another edition

emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Outing, Racism, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Alcoholism

Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, Violence, Terminal illness, Cancer, and Sexism

Minor: Suicide attempt and Animal death

nat_montego's review

adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Homophobia and Outing

growintogardens's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Racism

Moderate: Death of parent, Racial slurs, Grief, Alcoholism, and Misogyny

Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Outing, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, Alcohol, Animal death, Death, Mental illness, Sexism, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, and Violence

shamelesslyash's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Homophobia and Grief

Moderate: Outing, Xenophobia, and Religious bigotry

Minor: Death of parent, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Self harm, Mental illness, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Cancer

fanboyriot's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Homophobia, and Racism

Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Animal death, Grief, Outing, and Death

Minor: Cancer, Racial slurs, Death of parent, Murder, Terminal illness, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt

lifeonasofa's review against another edition

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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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Homophobia, Murder, Outing, Racism, Self harm, Sexual harassment, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Grief