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johnnymacaroni's review against another edition
2.0
I like the illustrations a lot but I think I've outgrown teen angst stories ;)
lindsayb's review against another edition
4.0
This is definitely a little more subversive than the cover lets on.
maryehavens's review against another edition
3.0
I like the take on the freedom of artistic expression, finding yourself, and celebrating your own uniqueness.
annetjeberg's review against another edition
3.0
An okay graphic novel about a girl who wants to be a superstar, or just anything that is not boring. She succeeds.
saidtheraina's review against another edition
5.0
My new crush is on Mariko Tamaki. I loved her book Skim, and this is more proof that she's up-and-coming in the graphic novel universe. I can't wait for her to write something else. And she should update her website. :)
Anyway, the book. This is a story of a girl who decides to leave the geeks and join the freaks. You know I like a book with that premise. I want to tell you more, but I don't think it's necessary. I LOVED it. I want to LIVE it. This is far and away the best Minx title so far (and I've read all but four).
Anyway, the book. This is a story of a girl who decides to leave the geeks and join the freaks. You know I like a book with that premise. I want to tell you more, but I don't think it's necessary. I LOVED it. I want to LIVE it. This is far and away the best Minx title so far (and I've read all but four).
thewordeater's review against another edition
3.0
This being my first graphic novel, I wasn't sure how I'd like it after reading the first couple pages. However, after about 10 pages I became hooked.
It revolves around a girl name Emi. Facing a long, boring summer of babysitting and having zero social life, she decides to attend a freak show after become enamored by superstar freak, Poppy, during a chance meeting at the mall. A meeting that means her summer will not be the same.
As an introvert, and an artist, I could really appreciate the aspects of Emi that I saw in myself. It was a fun and inspiring read. Not to mention, if you have a good hour to spare, you can finish this book in no time.
It revolves around a girl name Emi. Facing a long, boring summer of babysitting and having zero social life, she decides to attend a freak show after become enamored by superstar freak, Poppy, during a chance meeting at the mall. A meeting that means her summer will not be the same.
As an introvert, and an artist, I could really appreciate the aspects of Emi that I saw in myself. It was a fun and inspiring read. Not to mention, if you have a good hour to spare, you can finish this book in no time.
dawnoftheread's review against another edition
5.0
Really enjoyable. I'm so sad Minx is being killed :(
colleenaf's review against another edition
4.0
I pretty much loved everything about this book, from the fantastic character designs (both in personality and in actual visual portrayal-woo for chunkier protagonists whose storyline never talks about the fact that she isn't a twig!), to the story itself which was layered in amazing ways most YA novels don't ever attempt. Thought-provoking and inspirational, not to mention being a damn fine read. A MUST READ for anyone who secretly or not so secretly is an art freak at heart. One complaint: cover is totally misrepresentational. This book is DEEP.
anneke_b's review against another edition
3.0
An okay graphic novel about a girl who wants to be a superstar, or just anything that is not boring. She succeeds.