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 490 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 75%
emotional 64%
hopeful 61%
funny 48%
reflective 32%
inspiring 25%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 7%
informative 7%
sad 4%
tense 3%
challenging 2%

Pace

fast 63%
medium 33%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 29% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.39

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