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Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki

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books_and_fairy_lights's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

State of the art YA graphic novel. I don't know if it was what I expected but it was good. It starts pretty light and carefree to actually become darker and depict an abusive relationship, while touching themes such as teen pregnancy, bullying, etc. In the end it was rather a heavy read but not overly and the light and soft graphic style brings a nice contrast/relief.

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berodatheelf's review

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emotional reflective medium-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

4.0

The colour palette was adorable for this important graphic novel. Dealing with a tumultuous teenage relationship, it offers hope for those in similar situations.

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

3.25

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kamiqr12's review

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funny lighthearted 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

4.0

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hownovelofher's review

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emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Devoured in one sitting. Didn’t have a clue what it was about going in, and by the end I wanted to purchase it for my own shelf. It’s a really emotional take on toxic relationships and self-esteem. I loved the ending and really just wish it was a bit longer so we could see Freddy be happy for a bit longer ♥️

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kassidyreads's review

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emotional reflective 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? Yes

3.0

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sarainbookland's review

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dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

This graphic novel portrayed a good depiction of how toxic relationships are, and the confusion they cause, especially when teenagers are the ones suffering in these stories.
It's also refreshing to see a story dealing with toxic relationships with LGBTQIA focus and the impact of these relationships on friendships, and how these affairs can alienate and disorient people.

The artist's use of the colour pink was interesting, it reflected a myriad of emotions such as shame, embarrassment, falling in love and sadness.
The art style was 8/10, but the big illustrations were really pretty and the cover is brilliant, conveying how the main character is overshadowed by her love interest -Laura Dean-.

It's a good graphic novel that I think about a lot.

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