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In Limbo by Deb JJ Lee

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avisreadsandreads's review

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challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

3.0

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emotional sad medium-paced

laikeneliza's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective fast-paced

2.5

4.5 // Thank you very much First Second Books for sending over an arc!

Initial Parting Thoughts - OWW

This graphic novel was frankly unassuming in its cover and description in just how impactful it could measure up to be but wow did it show up.

Several subjects are covered in under 300 pages - micro agressions, first generation experiences, depression, strained familial bonds, identity - and yet I never once felt that in packing them all in any one of these aspects was rushed. In fact, I felt that the inclusion of such a wide variety of struggles brought about a proper sense of realism and humanity to the narrative.

Lastly, the STUNNING art cannot go unmentioned. This was a joy to ogle my eyes at for an hour straight.

To quickly sum - read it :)

ilovenativeplants's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad

4.0

emjaywise's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

4.0

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emotional reflective sad medium-paced

5.0

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

4.0

arirose's review against another edition

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5.0

First of all, the art was so beautiful. The style and (mostly) monochromatic colors was so nice. Deborah's story was very moving. I felt sad and heartbroken and shocked, especially in the moments with her mother. But it was also nice, seeing Deb connect with her friend Kate despite (or maybe even because of) the rocky moments.