Reviews

Quince by Sebastian Kadlecik, Kit Steinkellner

uwulys's review against another edition

5.0

first of all so cute and also,,, the representation,,, like the main character is thick and not white??? LOVE TO SEE IT

taylormadespines's review against another edition

4.0

Very Ms. Marvel-esqe with a more clear ending point for the character. Felt age appropriate for the character. Some points lacked a little subtlety but overall I wish there was more Lupe to come.

millennialp1nk's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

whitneymj's review against another edition

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

3.5

ajewel4books's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful informative lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

nitya's review against another edition

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Utterly charming and witty tale with a plus size Latina superhero!!! Since I am not Latinx I won't comment on the representation. (The author/creator is Latino, I believe.)

Having a fierce, sweet, and smart brown teenager like Lupe save the day is a powerful and refreshing sight!

Even when her powers left, she still tried to help people by being empathic and showing them resources they might need. While there's some romance it isn't the main focus of the story, which I love. The ending melted my heart, especially the scenes with Lupe and her abuela.

I read The Okay Witch and loved the artwork there. Quince is adorable as well, and it was wonderful to see diversity in the character cast!

I would read 15 more issues of this, not even joking.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Medical content

Minor: Fatphobia

The medical content is a brief scene of Lupe's abuela in the hospital. The exact condition isn't named.

deidra_shadetreereads's review against another edition

4.0

This was a lot of fun! Lupita and her abuela made a great crime fighting team. The art and color schemes were adorable! I will definitely pick up volume 2 when it comes out.

redmoon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

bethmitcham's review against another edition

4.0

Fast moving, great and energetic illustrations, and I really liked the protagonist. She dealt with her superpowers in a really believable way, and I enjoyed her family.

booksonhermind's review against another edition

4.0

This made me so happy. I love that Lupe only had her powers for one year and the way she used her experiences after the fact. It was a nice message to say bescially we can all make a difference/be a hero if we try and it's nice to get that reminder every once in a while. The artwork by Steinkellner was nice and aesthetically pleasing. I really wish there was a continuation or something similar that was out there in the comic world featuring Hispanic superhero leads.