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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 š¾ Review
Release Date: 6 June 2023 š
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. āļø
Described as a spooky and swoony queer teen romance, I started this as soon as it came through my door š
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. š»
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. šļø
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. š„°
Iām so happy there are books like this widely available to teens now. As an adult, Iām not sure the spookiness was explored or used as well as Iād 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! š
Release Date: 6 June 2023 š
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. āļø
Described as a spooky and swoony queer teen romance, I started this as soon as it came through my door š
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. š»
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. šļø
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. š„°
Iām so happy there are books like this widely available to teens now. As an adult, Iām not sure the spookiness was explored or used as well as Iād 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! š
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
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