Reviews

Flamer by Mike Curato

aniventure's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

sara_harvey's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

mdevlin923's review against another edition

4.0

Set in the 90s, Aiden Navarro navigates Catholic middle school, fighting parents, bullying, and body issues. His one place of solace is his boy scout summer camp...but even here, the boys around him bully him for being gay. Aiden has to overcome bullying, crushes, and dreams/nightmares to learn that he is enough just the way he is.

A heart-wrenching (but ultimately hopeful) story about a boy understanding his sexuality in a toxic environment (church and homophobic boy scout camp). The illustrations are simple, yet powerful: black and white pencil drawings with red/orange/yellow accents.

isaskrukrud's review against another edition

4.0

This is one of the most banned books in america. and it shouldn’t be. a very compelling story for closeted queer people, wonderful read

amy_egg's review against another edition

2.75

This is a beautiful book that I would recommend to middle and high schoolers; unfortunately, it just wasn’t for me. I love graphic novels but tend to be disappointed by short ones that cover a moment in time. I found the depiction of

suicide and suicidal thoughts

too simplistic. But it was a fast read and I think many young readers will find it entertaining and important. 

mykes's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective tense 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? It's complicated

4.0

andi_reads_books's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad fast-paced

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

4.0

batwinggoth's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

mnmille1's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective tense 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

ajcollignon's review against another edition

emotional hopeful 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? No

4.25