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A review by theautumnalreader
Skim by Mariko Tamaki
dark
reflective
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
While the art and writing is well crafted, I was not the right audience for this graphic novel. While it's a coming of age story, and I think it has honest reflections of being in a girl's school that redeem the work, I really should have checked the trigger warnings. I was neither prepared or happy with the pedophilia involved that doesn't really get addressed.
Graphic: Pedophilia, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, Suicide, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Bullying and Racism
Minor: Injury/Injury detail