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This one had a twist I did not see coming, but it turns out it's based on the author's life. Sweet and discussion-worthy story about identity (especially Asian-American community expectations) and friendship.
This was a cute and wholesome story. Made for a quick read but the characters had some great traits and I enjoyed it.
A great graphic novel about fitting in and standing out
emotional
inspiring
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
This is a good graphic novel about friendship, illness and fitting in.
Unos dibujos preciosos pero la historia no me terminó de convencer. Creo que el giro final, aunque es cierto que está insinuado desde el principio sale un poco de ningún sitio, y los problemas que se presentan al principio no llegan a tratarse del todo debido a ese nuevo evento.
Loved this adorable graphic novel about friendships and differences. Loved that it’s based on parts of the author’s life.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Everything about this story is adorable.
After reading, and loving, The Prince and the Dressmaker I knew this was going to be one of my most anticipated releases this year. AND IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Jen Wang just has a way. A way of making me love her characters. When they cry, I cry. When they're happy, I'm still crying. Nah, I'm happy too. For real though, I love Jen Wang's work and I will most likely read anything she creates in the future.
Ugh this story puts me in my feels. It's so cute. I immediately loved the characters from the very beginning. I wanted only good things for them and I wanted Christine and Moon to become best friends. I like how it wasn't always smooth sailing between them. There were some bumps in the road, but true friends make it past them. There was jealously and anger issues and guilt but these two girls knew how to get past it. There were sometimes throughout the story though where all I wanted to do was give Christine and Moon a hug. Like, please let me take away all of your problems.
I also liked the harsh realities presented within the story. For example, Moon and her home not having much money and being called homeless at one point or when Moon has These are all pretty serious points to bring up in a middle grade graphic novel but it is done so well. I think it's important to be exposed to reality while also still existing in the "childhood bubble," and it's just done so well in this story.
Anyways I love this and I still want to give Christine and Moon a hug.
Pre-Review
THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY PRECIOUS. LOVE LOVE.
Everything about this story is adorable.
After reading, and loving, The Prince and the Dressmaker I knew this was going to be one of my most anticipated releases this year. AND IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Jen Wang just has a way. A way of making me love her characters. When they cry, I cry. When they're happy, I'm still crying. Nah, I'm happy too. For real though, I love Jen Wang's work and I will most likely read anything she creates in the future.
Ugh this story puts me in my feels. It's so cute. I immediately loved the characters from the very beginning. I wanted only good things for them and I wanted Christine and Moon to become best friends. I like how it wasn't always smooth sailing between them. There were some bumps in the road, but true friends make it past them. There was jealously and anger issues and guilt but these two girls knew how to get past it. There were sometimes throughout the story though where all I wanted to do was give Christine and Moon a hug. Like, please let me take away all of your problems.
I also liked the harsh realities presented within the story. For example, Moon and her home not having much money and being called homeless at one point or when Moon has
Spoiler
seizures and discovers she has a brain tumor.Anyways I love this and I still want to give Christine and Moon a hug.
Pre-Review
THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY PRECIOUS. LOVE LOVE.
emotional
reflective
sad
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
Graphic: Bullying, Cancer, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Violence, Medical content, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Violence, Death of parent