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Easily one of the best graphic novels and memoirs of all time. An emotional, tense, and dark coming of age story tethered to Walden's history as a figure skater. This is a book that makes you lie down and stare into space for an hour after you've finished it. Walden's art, her composition and use of a strong, simple style, make each moment even more impactful. Do NOT miss this one.

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emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.5

I'm a big fan of Tillie Walden since I read On a Sunbeam. I can't say enough good things about this book. There's a lot of emotional vulnerability and I loved the author's note at the end explaining that not everything was accurate, like the outfits they wore, the time/date of the competitions, etc. What was true, was the they they felt during their ice skating years and that was the important thing for the reader to experience.

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emotional reflective fast-paced

4.0

Gorgeous and utterly heart-wrenching in how raw it is. I enjoyed this very much!

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emotional inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

5.0

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