Reviews

Júralo por lo que más quieras by Nora Dåsnes

mysteriesbooks's review against another edition

inspiring reflective fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

betweentheshelves's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted 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

5.0

Finally got around to this middle grade graphic novel that was one of the 2024 Rainbow List selections from ALA, and it's such a delight! This book captures the difficulty that is 7th grade, while also discovering that you might be different from everyone else. It captures that feeling of middle school so perfectly.

The art in this is also just lovely! Dåsnes captures feelings so well through color and expressions. I can definitely see why this book got so much praise!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Outing

Moderate: Lesbophobia, Sexism, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Body shaming, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief

jess_d84's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

4.5

rat_fairy's review against another edition

hopeful relaxing

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

5.0

this is one of the most adorable books i’ve ever read
Tuva’s story really hit for me, honestly i think this is probably one of the best books about growing up (also translated! and queer!! woo!!!)
also an incredibly cozy art style and i adore Tuva’s dad <3

mehsi's review against another edition

5.0

I received this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange of an honest review.


I just couldn’t resist this fun looking book when I saw it on Netgalley. I was so curious because of the blurb and I loved the idea of a hand-lettered diary!

katiemonty's review against another edition

hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

SO cute and sweet

bookishintentions's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

4.0

wintermote's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted tense fast-paced

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

4.0

A very typical coming of age story. The graphic format and setting in Norway made this one a little different. 

hellothereforeitsalex's review against another edition

hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

As an adult it really gave nostalgia for being pre-teen. Really great storyline that touches on topics which affects that age group and I think would allow them to see themselves and feel seen. Also the illustrations are really lovely too. 

babymoomoocow's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

4.5

I loved this so much. It was cute and charming. Matt Bagguley did a great job translating it. I could relate to Tuva so much. Being that age is hard, growing up is difficult. Nora Dåsnes really captured the being stuck in the middle feeling so well. The art and the typography is fantastic at conveying feeling. Only reason it wasn't a full 5 stars was because the ending was so short. The resolve was short lived and I wish we got a little more out of it. But I enjoyed nonetheless.