Reviews

Juliet Takes a Breath: The Graphic Novel by Gabby Rivera

jayehdee's review

lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.5

gabriellessrs's review

3.0

I haven't read the book that originated this graphic novel, but I feel oddly relieved for not doing it. Although the visual aspect of it is very appealing, with vibrant colors and relatable human looks, the plot itself did not move me as I thought it would.
Representativity here is assured, but it was not enough to keep me engaged with Juliet's breath. She is beautiful, empowered, has her insecurities, but wants to learn and respect plurality. As she meets all kinds of people, she also gets closer to her heritage and fellow minorities that she has now understood to belong to. Even with all of that emotional growth, events and situations are a bit dull and kind of lackluster.
I was not waiting for a hero's journey, but I was not down for a flourished yet average slice of life either.

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I appreciate the publishers and NetGalley kindness for sending me a copy of this comic book. Although I received this material for free, the content in this review reflects the opinions of my own.
Overall rating: 3/5
Device used: Adobe Digital Editions on Desktop
Language: English, advanced level of ESL
Reader's discretion is advised: yes, there are mild swearing and sexual undertones

joghansah's review

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

4.5

hridi's review

informative inspiring 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? No

4.0

the_bibliophiles's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing 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

4.25

emilybordelovewrites's review

emotional funny hopeful informative reflective

tophat8855's review

4.0

I haven’t read the novel this is based on, but the graphic novel is good! Definitely recommend.

holdenkillfield's review

5.0

I LOVED the novel, and when I found out it was made into a graphic novel, I immediately bought it.

The artwork was amazing, and I enjoyed the condensed version of the story, impressed with the selection of which storylines would be included.

Because I read the book and knew the full story, I felt like this graphic was a supplementary book to the main novel. I liked that all the characters looked like what I had imagined in my head.

This graphic novel packs a punch, but it isn't as impactful as the novel. I would recommend reading the novel before the graphic.

It's that constant question of 'should you watch the movie/tv show before reading the book?'

Read the book first!

_lilyonbooks's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

marijuanerareads's review

lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75