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Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki
251 reviews
3amonline's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
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
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Adult/minor relationship, Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
alexisgarcia's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
3.5
i really enjoyed the art style and the story. this was a story of self-love and recovering from a toxic relationship
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Grief, Infidelity, and Sexual content
megreads12's review
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion, Toxic relationship, and Pregnancy
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
ana_withlovexox's review
4.0
tropes: relación tóxica y amistad.
Como la primera vez que lo leí, me encantó los mensajes que manda el libro y lo real que es. Al fin y al cabo cuando eres joven tu primera relación suele ser tóxica y te hace descuidar otros aspectos de tu vida, como tus amigos o familia. (Y no culpó a Freddy yo también caería ante Laura).
La ilustraciones son demasiado bellas y ayudan con la narrativa de la historia.
Solo hay un aspecto que no me encantó, o dos si lo pienso más (spoilers). Primero no me gustó que cuando Freddy le preguntó a Doodle si su padre estaba molesto ella le dice que no porque no tiene porque estar molesto. Emmm, girl, estás embarazada a tus 17 y te acostaste con un hombre MAYOR DE EDAD. O sea no creo que tu papá deba de estar molesto solo contigo, pero mínimo algo molesto por la situación, siento que no se manejo en absoluto su severidad. Porque considero que se aprovecharon de que tan sola se sentía Doodle y por ello es que se termino acostando con ese hombre. Lo segundo que molesta está medio relacionado con lo primero en el sentido de que considero qué hay temas que no se tocaron a profundidad, y en parte entiendo porque es una novela gráfica y en parte me quedó debiendo.
Pero en conclusión puedo decir que es un buen libro que explora cómo es estar en una relación tóxica y cómo está te afecta a ti y tus alrededores.
Como la primera vez que lo leí, me encantó los mensajes que manda el libro y lo real que es. Al fin y al cabo cuando eres joven tu primera relación suele ser tóxica y te hace descuidar otros aspectos de tu vida, como tus amigos o familia. (Y no culpó a Freddy yo también caería ante Laura).
La ilustraciones son demasiado bellas y ayudan con la narrativa de la historia.
Solo hay un aspecto que no me encantó, o dos si lo pienso más (spoilers). Primero no me gustó que cuando Freddy le preguntó a Doodle si su padre estaba molesto ella le dice que no porque no tiene porque estar molesto. Emmm, girl, estás embarazada a tus 17 y te acostaste con un hombre MAYOR DE EDAD. O sea no creo que tu papá deba de estar molesto solo contigo, pero mínimo algo molesto por la situación, siento que no se manejo en absoluto su severidad. Porque considero que se aprovecharon de que tan sola se sentía Doodle y por ello es que se termino acostando con ese hombre. Lo segundo que molesta está medio relacionado con lo primero en el sentido de que considero qué hay temas que no se tocaron a profundidad, y en parte entiendo porque es una novela gráfica y en parte me quedó debiendo.
Pero en conclusión puedo decir que es un buen libro que explora cómo es estar en una relación tóxica y cómo está te afecta a ti y tus alrededores.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Toxic relationship, and Abortion
kshertz's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This is one of those books that perfectly nails coming of age. Falling in love with someone who doesn’t love and respect you back even close to as much? We’ve all been there. I think I saw so much of myself in this story. It’s such an amazing book for advice and empathy for everyone but especially the teen queer community. I know I definitely will be recommending to my high school students.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Bullying, and Gaslighting
anainthecastle's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Abortion, Homophobia, and Emotional abuse
sweetchocolatez's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Alcohol
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Cursing
hexedmaiden's review
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
3.75
I feel if I read this in high school it would have made a major impact on me. It was still a great read as an adult. All the characters were so great and I loved our main character Freddy, and seeing her struggling with her toxic on and off again ex Laura Dean. I absolutely relate to some of her struggles with a toxic relationship and having other people in my life see what I can’t and then being able to take a step back and realize that person is no good for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Abortion, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship and Pregnancy
Minor: Homophobia and Vomit
u_0's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I loved the art, it was beautiful and I especially loved the detailed backgrounds and the way the artist drew hair. It was really cool how the pop of color was used in different panels and it was really cute when the inanimate objects talked.
Although I'm happy to have queer rep and body rep, this story just wasn't it for me. It ultimately came across as forced, disingenuous, and hollow. Aside from that, I didn't like how one of the main character's whole personality was being the stereotype of an unfaithful BI person who can't help but sleep around with everyone. Also, I thought Freddy was a horrible friend throughout the whole book and she really didn't go through that much growth! I feel so bad for all her friends, who REALLY get the side character treatment. I know that's the point and they acknowledge it at the end but Freddy gets redeemed way to easily for how shitty of a friend she was. As a kid, I would probably have loved it more and be able to see past its flaws.
Although I'm happy to have queer rep and body rep, this story just wasn't it for me. It ultimately came across as forced, disingenuous, and hollow. Aside from that, I didn't like how one of the main character's whole personality was being the stereotype of an unfaithful BI person who can't help but sleep around with everyone. Also, I thought Freddy was a horrible friend throughout the whole book and she really didn't go through that much growth!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Abortion, Biphobia, Sexual harassment, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Vomit
daya_fae's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Reading this story was just a beautiful experience. From the self discovery to the art work. Firstly I loved the aspect of the Freddy looking for outside help about her relationship from an advice column. In these toxic relationship stories the main character usually gets unwanted advice from her parents, friends or even a mysterious stranger. But in this Freddy actually goes and looks for help cause she nows their relationship isn’t right. Secondly even though their break up was inevitable i loved that it wasn’t this deep emotionally conversation. Because honestly she might have been talked out of the breakup of if the reason for it was described anymore.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion and Toxic relationship