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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I kind of really liked this one even though i thought i wasn't going to. These kinds of stories are so important too.
The idealisation of dysfunctional relationships, being stuck in toxic cycles, feeling yourself be a worse version of yourself with them, musings on the nature of love when you're that young and naive- it all hit a bit close to home. I kind of wish Laura as a character was fleshed out further instead of remaining enigmatic, charismatic and selfish till the very end. But I can also see the argument that that wasn't required since it was Frederica's story first and foremost. I wish she and Doodle hadn't gotten together at the end though. It felt like a pretty cheesy way to end a story that I thought was otherwise pretty mature and self aware about how things usually go.
The queer friendgroup and workplace in this book felt so homely and comforting.
And my goodness,the art-it was so so stunning. I was softly gasping in wonder at every page.
The idealisation of dysfunctional relationships, being stuck in toxic cycles, feeling yourself be a worse version of yourself with them, musings on the nature of love when you're that young and naive- it all hit a bit close to home. I kind of wish Laura as a character was fleshed out further instead of remaining enigmatic, charismatic and selfish till the very end. But I can also see the argument that that wasn't required since it was Frederica's story first and foremost. I wish she and Doodle hadn't gotten together at the end though. It felt like a pretty cheesy way to end a story that I thought was otherwise pretty mature and self aware about how things usually go.
The queer friendgroup and workplace in this book felt so homely and comforting.
And my goodness,the art-it was so so stunning. I was softly gasping in wonder at every page.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
this is for all my baddies of color who have had their lives absolutely wrecked by a white demon.
This story really digs into how a relationship can be all consuming -- and how that all consuming might be ruining other aspects of your life.
Love the use of grey, black, white & pink to tell the story through images that support the text.
Love the use of grey, black, white & pink to tell the story through images that support the text.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
good god that was rough - beautifully told but a story that hurts
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think this book highlights a toxic/emotionally abusive relationship in a really palatable way. I wish we had more plot articulating the main characters shift. The illustrations are beautiful.
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
Yes
Very cute, and I loved the art. Liked this way more than I expected. I hadn’t even planned on reading it, but my interest was piqued by the amount of recognition it was getting. Definitely does a very good job normalizing LGBTQ+ identities. Stories about toxic LGBTQ+ relationships are a step in the right direction for normalizing it. And I would also be lying if I said I didn’t love a cast of major and minor characters being 99% LGBTQ+. It’s unusual and pleasant and refreshing.