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emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you to Netgalley for providing a digital ARC.
I really loved the art, colors, and nostalgia of this graphic novel.
I really loved the art, colors, and nostalgia of this graphic novel.
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My only critique would be that there were one too many storylines for me - friends, dad, teacher, boy, job. They do all play into each other, but maybe eliminating one element could have allowed for a little more depth and room for some more of the resolution but, overall, I loved it. Would love to spend more time in this world the author built.
This was a good one! I wish it was longer, so I could revel in what happened to all of the idiot men/boys, but that's all I'll say about that. Hopefully Kate Leth has plans for a sequel out there somewhere.
funny
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Biphobia, Pedophilia
Moderate: Infidelity, Toxic relationship
Mall Goth by Kate Leth
This book is everything my tween heart ever needed. It’s so Canadian and emo/goth and “bisexual confused about everything in life except being bisexual.”
The book covers some important topics and doesn’t sugar coat the bad stuff. I hope some young people can see themselves and learn to ask for help when they need it.
This book is everything my tween heart ever needed. It’s so Canadian and emo/goth and “bisexual confused about everything in life except being bisexual.”
The book covers some important topics and doesn’t sugar coat the bad stuff. I hope some young people can see themselves and learn to ask for help when they need it.
3.5 stars
I was really liking this book until shit hit the fan. I don't blame her for what she did, but I just wish that everyone around her handled it in a better way.
I was really liking this book until shit hit the fan. I don't blame her for what she did, but I just wish that everyone around her handled it in a better way.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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
I knew this book was intended for a young audience but I liked the author so I wanted to read it. I like adult books so I'm not the target audience and I couldn't connect. If you like YA graphic novels this might be a good book for you though.
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
So good! Touches on hard subjects and the nuanced ways adults relationships affect the kids around them.