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zefancifulreader's review
challenging
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Queer Catholics gather round, this one is for us.
I’ve never read a book that so accurately represents the Holy Spirit. Her flame is divine and powerful and lives within us all.
Going into this I knew it was about Boy Scouts and coming of age but I had no idea it would speak so honestly of the Catholic experience and the complexity of the inner mind, especially during that big jump into Highschool.
I was so moved by this book. I definitely recommend it.
I’ve never read a book that so accurately represents the Holy Spirit. Her flame is divine and powerful and lives within us all.
Going into this I knew it was about Boy Scouts and coming of age but I had no idea it would speak so honestly of the Catholic experience and the complexity of the inner mind, especially during that big jump into Highschool.
I was so moved by this book. I definitely recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Self harm, and Violence
Moderate: Xenophobia
gold_star_reader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
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
This book will save lives.
That is a quote on the cover of this book from Jarrett Krosoczka and is a very apt description. Aiden is struggling to find what being a boy/man means while at scouting camp. He finds solace in his pen pal and is nervous about the start of a new school in the fall. He's hoping for a fresh start and to escape his tormentors who constantly call him guy. But he's pretty sure he isn't gay. Probably.
This book covers bullying and self harm and homophbia and fatshaming in a confused early teenaged boy's life. The use of color is dramatic and poignant in this graphic novel with lots of metaphoric imagery.
Best for a high school library with swearing, sex jokes, and self harm topics.
That is a quote on the cover of this book from Jarrett Krosoczka and is a very apt description. Aiden is struggling to find what being a boy/man means while at scouting camp. He finds solace in his pen pal and is nervous about the start of a new school in the fall. He's hoping for a fresh start and to escape his tormentors who constantly call him guy. But he's pretty sure he isn't gay. Probably.
This book covers bullying and self harm and homophbia and fatshaming in a confused early teenaged boy's life. The use of color is dramatic and poignant in this graphic novel with lots of metaphoric imagery.
Best for a high school library with swearing, sex jokes, and self harm topics.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Suicide attempt, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, and Homophobia
Moderate: Racism, Misogyny, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Minor: Body shaming
maryamthehobbit's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Read this because it was banned in my local county. A good read for teens. I wish i had this book at 15. That said, heed the warnings and know the language may not be appropriate for younger readers (younger than middle school i would say)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Racism
marlydawn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Racism, Domestic abuse, Suicide, Bullying, Xenophobia, Sexual content, Body shaming, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Racial slurs
tabby2920's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Such a beautiful and powerful graphic novel that realistically captures the turmoil a teenager, whether they are gay or straight, trying to figure themselves out in this ever-changing world. The illustrations, also done so beautifully and very captivating, really highlights the emotion and the importance of this amazing story.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racial slurs, Racism, Xenophobia, Suicidal thoughts, and Self harm
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