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224 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250259639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: First Second
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Description
A middle grade graphic novel about Marlene, a young girl who stops straightening her hair and embraces her natural curls.Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,563 reviews
Moods
inspiring 62%
hopeful 56%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 42%
funny 29%
informative 25%
sad 8%
challenging 6%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 27%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 98%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Bullying, Racism, Body shamingModerate
Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny224 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781250259639
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: First Second
Publication date: 18 October 2022
Description
A middle grade graphic novel about Marlene, a young girl who stops straightening her hair and embraces her natural curls.Marlene loves three things: books, her cool Tía Ruby and hanging out with her best friend Camila. But according to her mother,...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,563 reviews
Moods
inspiring 62%
hopeful 56%
lighthearted 42%
reflective 42%
funny 29%
informative 25%
sad 8%
challenging 6%
relaxing 4%
tense 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
medium 27%
slow 1%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 77% | A mix: 19% | Plot: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 98%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 97% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 44% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Bullying, Racism, Body shamingModerate
Death of parent, Grief, Misogyny