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bronzeageholly's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
4.0
A heart wrenching story of finding yourself as a child and teenager, especially how we can enforce norms on others and ourselves out of fear or wanting to be accepted.
Some sections may have been quite clunkily conceived, but this graphic novel forces the reader to take a long hard look at growing up and trying to understand each other and where we fit in.
Personally, I found it interesting to read of someone else’s journey and experiences with gender and gender expression and how they came to know themselves. We owe ourselves to always love and be who we are authentically.
Some sections may have been quite clunkily conceived, but this graphic novel forces the reader to take a long hard look at growing up and trying to understand each other and where we fit in.
Personally, I found it interesting to read of someone else’s journey and experiences with gender and gender expression and how they came to know themselves. We owe ourselves to always love and be who we are authentically.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Bullying, Lesbophobia, Misogyny, Body shaming, and Homophobia
Minor: Drug use and Sexual content
prunusnucipersica's review
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Lesbophobia, Bullying, Homophobia, and Misogyny
Minor: Alcohol, Transphobia, Sexual content, Violence, and Rape
ameliaflint's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.75
This is a beautiful and gritty reflection on what it really means to grow up as a girl. I’ve read this many times, and each time I love following Liz’s story and the honesty of friends who drop in and out of your life, the pressure of romantic relationships, and the pressure to fit the mold. This is poetic and strong at the same time, reflecting the dual identities Liz feels throughout the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Minor: Sexual content and Sexual harassment
upward_not_northward's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
3.5
I can relate to this so hard, though thankfully my childhood wasn't riddled with as much bullying or general teenage rebellion. Still a proud tomboy at 28!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Drug use, Dysphoria, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Body shaming, Sexual content, and Stalking
peachani's review against another edition
reflective
sad
fast-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Lesbophobia, and Sexism
Moderate: Toxic friendship and Violence
Minor: Drug use and Sexual content
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