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dark
emotional
reflective
fast-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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book gives excellent 90s flashback vibes. All of the characterizations and pop culture references were spot on. I was really impressed by the friendship subplot; there were lots of incidents that could have tested Meg and Layla's rapport, but they were able to work through them.
Trigger warning for inappropriate content from a teacher.
Trigger warning for inappropriate content from a teacher.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
This graphic novel holds a lot of charm and heart while never steering away from tough subject matter, such as grooming. It is a work that encourages trust and intuition after experiencing heartbreak and pain, and who will stand by your side once you are out of the fire.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Violence
Minor: Pregnancy
Be warned there are themes of grooming, inappropriate relationships between teachers and students, divorce, bad first jobs, crushes on friends’ partners, and estrangement from fathers.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I thought it handled the heavy topics well. It just resonated with me as someone who grew up in the same time period and dealt with/friends dealt with the same kind of issues.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment
Minor: Biphobia, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Pregnancy
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced