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micaelacccc's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Bullying, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
indeedithappens's review
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, Alcohol, Body shaming, Homophobia, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, and Lesbophobia
streberkatze's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I love Tillie Walden's work, and this book is no exception. I also really enjoyed learning more about Tegan and Sarah and actually started listening to their music (which is amazing!). Even though they transferred their 1990s childhood to the present, the outlines of the time period where still there and brought back a lot of memories. I love that this book builds a book between the coming-of-age experiences of two generations. A little stream-of-consciousness /disjointed at times, but a really great read overall. If and if/when there's a second book, I'll definitely pick it up as well.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Homophobia
alsira98's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
moonyreadsbystarlight's review
emotional
funny
reflective
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
This is a fictionalized autobiography of Tegan and Sara's time in 7th grade, set in modern day (rather than in the early 90's, when they were 12/13). There are friendships, crushes, fights, an old guitar, and their first song. It was sweet to see the relationship between them - its not often you see a story about twins written by a pair of twins. It was pretty cute overall! I fear I'm too old to know exactly how the modernization landed for a kid audience in 2023, but I liked it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Homophobia
Mentions/depicts menstruationthe_vegan_bookworm's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
A really cute read, though some fictional details felt a bit shoehorned and obvious in order to make the story more relatable to present-day youth. But overall, it was a lot of fun and a light and easy read!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Homophobia and Lesbophobia
zackarinareads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
planning2read's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Great graphic novel for the middle school crowd. Lightly touches on puberty, first crushes but mostly discusses complicated friend dynamics. Basing it on T&S meant the internal dialogue could really be a conversation. Love that. Looking forward to book 2!
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
The characters deal with minor homophobia, but they defend themselves as do those around them.theyellowbrickreader's review
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
jessereadsthings's review
fast-paced
5.0
Super cute and quick read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Bullying