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A review by haf666ia
Rizos by Claribel A. Ortega
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I loved this story! I thought it did a really great job of addressing multigenerational trauma, colorism, racism, grief, the challenge of being a tween, and the challenge of wanting to be yourself but that self not fitting in with cultural norms. I was blown away by how well this story addressed those topics without feeling forced or preachy and without glossing over them too quickly, super impressed that a YA graphic novel could do that in such a short story! Also loved the illustrations and I loved all of the characters, they felt so real.