queeerlybeloved 's review for:

The First Rule of Punk by Celia C. Pérez

4.5

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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i loved Malú's story! moving to a new area is so hard, especially as a kid, and Malú could've done a little more to work with her mom and try to enjoy where they moved, but she got there eventually! and she's 12! i would be upset, too!! i loved how she was never afraid to express herself, how she stayed true to her interests and never let anyone shut her down! 
and her sweet friends!! i'm so happy she made the connections she made and never let herself conform to befriending the girl who bullied her. 
very punk of her 🤘🏻