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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An absolute banger of a graphic novel. Maybe it’s just hitting my teenage self in the gut, but this story is definitely something I needed at 16. I’ve been really into Tamaki’s books lately and the illustration of this one was so lovely, pinks galore!
as a y/a graphic novel, “Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me” serves as a great book about toxic relationships, the importance of friendship, and knowing your worth.
*may I also add, i thought the queer representation in this book was delicious! ✨
*may I also add, i thought the queer representation in this book was delicious! ✨
What a beautiful book. The art style was absolutely gorgeous. I marked off a few points because the actual story was kind of all over the place. It was kind of giving slice of life TV show or movie pacing, which I don't think translated perfectly into writing.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
A sweet and sharp YA story with such lovely art! Tries to cover a lot of ground in a short text which definitely contributes to the jumbled feeling — I wish we had more time to establish and explore these characters. I’m glad this book exists especially for younger readers bc girl we’ve been there
So well written and beautifully illustrated this arc in a young life. Love is a process, and you have to figure out what kind of love helps you grow, and what love just takes your sun little by little.
This kept This One Summer's uncanny resemblance to real life, but improved upon the plot points punching you in the gut and the resolution solidly hitting home.
This kept This One Summer's uncanny resemblance to real life, but improved upon the plot points punching you in the gut and the resolution solidly hitting home.
i had… tears after finishing this. i cannot believe i hadn’t read this comic until now.
this was a perfect exploration of messy queer romance and toxic relationships—and it has grace in abundance for teenagers royally messing up as they navigate the murky waters of finding out who they want to be. it’s rather intense throughout because of its candor in portraying just how dangerous and heady toxic relationships are, especially when you’re in the midst of one and cannot really see how it’s affecting your mental state and the people around you, but make no mistake, it’s also hilarious; the dialogue is some of the wittiest i’ve read in books period in a while.
altogether a heartwarming, beautiful read.
this was a perfect exploration of messy queer romance and toxic relationships—and it has grace in abundance for teenagers royally messing up as they navigate the murky waters of finding out who they want to be. it’s rather intense throughout because of its candor in portraying just how dangerous and heady toxic relationships are, especially when you’re in the midst of one and cannot really see how it’s affecting your mental state and the people around you, but make no mistake, it’s also hilarious; the dialogue is some of the wittiest i’ve read in books period in a while.
altogether a heartwarming, beautiful read.