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grannyreadstoo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
4.75
hidingincorners's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic. Love the QTPOC rep. Love the fact that we see Juliet learn about queerness and about feminist icons that look like her, rather than already knowing. She grows so much!
kelly_flores_0812's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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? No
4.5
jessicafulton's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
gingerbread_void's review against another edition
5.0
As I always say I am not an own voice here so please go check out own voices reviews. I may be a lesbian but I am not a poc so please go check out those reviews first.
I read the original novel this graphic was based on back when it first came out and I loved the novel so of course I had to check out this. I knew the story would be the same so my rating is really based on the art and how bits chosen best reflected the novel.
The art was beautiful in so many ways. I love seeing books where the main character is not the same skinny white girl we see in most books. The way Juliet was drawn especially brought a smile to my face. All of the characters looked perfect to be honest but as a plus size girl I loved seeing her owning her body. I also love some of the more artistic touches done during certain more emotionally scenes. Using not just facile expressions but also background to really convey the emotions Juliet was feeling.
I really enjoyed how this managed to be condensed but also had all of the most important scenes. Seeing them visually was such a rich experience. I felt let I was really soaking in the story this way. Honestly this was just a fantastic graphic novel both as a visual for an equally fantastic book and as just a stand alone for those who may not read a full novel.
I read the original novel this graphic was based on back when it first came out and I loved the novel so of course I had to check out this. I knew the story would be the same so my rating is really based on the art and how bits chosen best reflected the novel.
The art was beautiful in so many ways. I love seeing books where the main character is not the same skinny white girl we see in most books. The way Juliet was drawn especially brought a smile to my face. All of the characters looked perfect to be honest but as a plus size girl I loved seeing her owning her body. I also love some of the more artistic touches done during certain more emotionally scenes. Using not just facile expressions but also background to really convey the emotions Juliet was feeling.
I really enjoyed how this managed to be condensed but also had all of the most important scenes. Seeing them visually was such a rich experience. I felt let I was really soaking in the story this way. Honestly this was just a fantastic graphic novel both as a visual for an equally fantastic book and as just a stand alone for those who may not read a full novel.
destinylmw's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this but I felt like it was kinda rushed. The main character comes out as a lesbian and her family doesn't take it well. Afterwards, she takes an internship across the country with a feminist author who isn't everything she pretends to be. This graphic novel is based on a written novel which I imagine has more details so I might recommend that instead but overall the story is good.
jadaaa25's review against another edition
Honestly my libby loan expired and I just wasn’t invested in the story to continue. Felt like nothing was happening and it wasn’t really building up to anything
campgoth's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
booklover160's review against another edition
5.0
This is such an important book for queer POC and I felt it was done so well. The art is lovely, the writing is thought provoking, and I enjoyed the story. I do recommend looking up trigger warnings as there’s a lot of potentially triggering material but it’s an important read regardless.
lou_willingham's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely stunning.
This book calls out white feminism in such a beautiful, bold, unforgiving way. I'm so glad I read it.
The art is perfect in this; the story is crisp and raw. It's just so good. We deal with homophobia and racism and white feminism through the eyes of a bright and brave young woman who makes mistakes in the most relatable ways. Haven't we all trusted the wrong person?
I really hope you read this!
This book calls out white feminism in such a beautiful, bold, unforgiving way. I'm so glad I read it.
The art is perfect in this; the story is crisp and raw. It's just so good. We deal with homophobia and racism and white feminism through the eyes of a bright and brave young woman who makes mistakes in the most relatable ways. Haven't we all trusted the wrong person?
I really hope you read this!