Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes

Cross My Heart and Never Lie

Nora Dåsnes with Matt Bagguley (Translator)

248 pages • first pub 2023 (editions)

fiction contemporary graphic novel lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
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Description

In this fresh, sensitive, diary-style graphic novel, 12-year-old Tuva's questions about becoming a teenager are confusing—so when her first crush turns out to be on another girl, it feels absolutely wonderful--so why does it become so complicated?...

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Community Reviews Summary of 471 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
emotional 63%
hopeful 61%
funny 49%
reflective 33%
inspiring 26%
relaxing 15%
informative 7%
adventurous 6%
sad 5%
tense 3%
challenging 2%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 35%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 86% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 46% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.4

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