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bookph1le's review against another edition
3.0
What really sold me on this book was the art. The story is solid, but it's nothing out of the ordinary, for the most part. I thought the battle with the mean girl was handled well, and I really liked that while Juniper is strong and confident, she's also vulnerable and messy.
My favorite thing about the book, though, was probably Cassie, and mainly because of her art. When Juniper groans that she insulted Bambi, I thought it was the *perfect* way of describing Cassie. She's so doe-eyed and vulnerable and innocent, and her face is ridiculously expressive. I think Hicks could have told an entire story just through shots of Cassie's face.
My favorite thing about the book, though, was probably Cassie, and mainly because of her art. When Juniper groans that she insulted Bambi, I thought it was the *perfect* way of describing Cassie. She's so doe-eyed and vulnerable and innocent, and her face is ridiculously expressive. I think Hicks could have told an entire story just through shots of Cassie's face.
dominicangirl's review against another edition
adventurous
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
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
I decided to read this one, it looked really good and featured my favourite trope: Boarding school! Meet Jun or Juniper, a studious girl who has won a scholarship. I loved Juniper immediately, she was such an interesting character and I loved that she didn't let people walk over her because of that. She stood her ground. Go girl!
We see that the schoollife is way different from normal but Juniper embraces the hard work. I loved that she became friends with Cassie quite fast, they make quite a good pair of friends. They both care about each other and with Juniper's help and cheering Cassie becomes better.
I liked seeing various classes, see the girls bond, and also get some information on both girls and their families.
But really, could we ditch the mean/rich girl trope? Because I am really SICK and TIRED of that trope in my favourite trope: Boarding School. Really, I am normally not a violent person, but that girl deserved that punch (and more). Really, you see that someone is unhappy, uncomfortable and you threaten to throw her stuff out of the window? Don't go crying when you get punched. :| Bitch.
The ending just felt a bit weird, open, and a bit too magical. I would have rather seen a real solution than this weak-ass solution.
The art is quite good!
We see that the schoollife is way different from normal but Juniper embraces the hard work. I loved that she became friends with Cassie quite fast, they make quite a good pair of friends. They both care about each other and with Juniper's help and cheering Cassie becomes better.
I liked seeing various classes, see the girls bond, and also get some information on both girls and their families.
But really, could we ditch the mean/rich girl trope? Because I am really SICK and TIRED of that trope in my favourite trope: Boarding School. Really, I am normally not a violent person, but that girl deserved that punch (and more). Really, you see that someone is unhappy, uncomfortable and you threaten to throw her stuff out of the window? Don't go crying when you get punched. :| Bitch.
The ending just felt a bit weird, open, and a bit too magical. I would have rather seen a real solution than this weak-ass solution.
The art is quite good!
orneela's review against another edition
3.0
2,5⭐
Honestamente no le encontré mucho argumento a la historia. Creo que podría haber sido más interesante de lo que fue.
Si vuelvo a destacar, como suelo hacer en casi todas las novelas gráficas, que el arte es increíble. Pero fue la historia que me dejó con ganas de otra cosa. Siento que se quisieron tocar ciertos temas pero no se fueron a fondo.
Estoy escribiendo esta reseña semanas después de haber leído esta novela gráfica. Y no me acuerdo mucho, solo que fue una historia como otras de adolescentes que son dejados de lado por los "populares" donde se hace un grupo de "raritos". Nuestra personaje principal fue el supuesto caso de caridad, como la llamaba la "mean girl" de esta historia, porque fue con una beca a un colegio de renombre y privado. Esta continuo intentando de molestarla hasta queriendo que la expulsen de ese lugar.
También trato muy pero muy por arriba la negligencia de ciertos padres a sus hijos y también la perdida de un padre pero como dije antes, en ninguno de los dos casos se termino de ahondar el tema.
Honestamente no le encontré mucho argumento a la historia. Creo que podría haber sido más interesante de lo que fue.
Si vuelvo a destacar, como suelo hacer en casi todas las novelas gráficas, que el arte es increíble. Pero fue la historia que me dejó con ganas de otra cosa. Siento que se quisieron tocar ciertos temas pero no se fueron a fondo.
Estoy escribiendo esta reseña semanas después de haber leído esta novela gráfica. Y no me acuerdo mucho, solo que fue una historia como otras de adolescentes que son dejados de lado por los "populares" donde se hace un grupo de "raritos". Nuestra personaje principal fue el supuesto caso de caridad, como la llamaba la "mean girl" de esta historia, porque fue con una beca a un colegio de renombre y privado. Esta continuo intentando de molestarla hasta queriendo que la expulsen de ese lugar.
También trato muy pero muy por arriba la negligencia de ciertos padres a sus hijos y también la perdida de un padre pero como dije antes, en ninguno de los dos casos se termino de ahondar el tema.
chloe15's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
harleyrae's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 Stars
Outside of the artwork I didn’t really enjoy much about this book.
Outside of the artwork I didn’t really enjoy much about this book.
berodatheelf's review against another edition
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
historybowler's review against another edition
3.0
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
I think the opening is so strong that the ending feels so lackluster in comparison. Too rushed and short at the same time. I would be okay with this book getting a sequel because I like the world and its character, but I would hope that the pacing would be greatly improved.
I think the opening is so strong that the ending feels so lackluster in comparison. Too rushed and short at the same time. I would be okay with this book getting a sequel because I like the world and its character, but I would hope that the pacing would be greatly improved.
jaybelzebabe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5