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Emiko Superstar by Steve Rolston, Mariko Tamaki

blkmymorris's review

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5.0

One of the better books from the now defunct Minx line. I love the clear andblack-lined illustrations. Each character was distinct, but it was easy to empathize with the protagonist.

reaganmurphy's review

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3.0

i dont know this book wasnt terrible and it wasnt amazing its like straight in the middle? i liked the art and i liked emiko as a character but the story started to bore me about half way through. if you like short cute fast reads this would be good.

janetlun's review

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Graphic novel about a teenage girl growing up and finding herself. Unusual, I know.

alarra's review

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2.0

Minx. I had serious issues with what Emi does - she copies out diary entries of the young trapped suburban mother she's babysitting for, and turns that woman's pain into performance art in order to impress a bunch of sleazy disaffected hipsters. She never owns to her dishonesty, and while there are happy endings all round, it just doesn't sit right with me.

alyce6d980's review

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3.0

A cute and fun story about a girl exploring her identity. Part Cinderella, part underdog story, all adorable. The romance was a little bit cliched (when you have a character admiring a female performer, and performing pieces about lesbians, I couldn't help but hope it might be a bit less conventional than her falling for the male nerd!) but I enjoyed the story.
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