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A review by lanikei
Glitter Kiss by Monica Gallagher, Adrianne Ambrose
4.0
I am a HUGE fan of Monica Gallagher's work, and I can't WAIT to read her latest. If you're eagerly awaiting this book, definitely check out Gallagher's earlier work [b:Boobage|16131915|Boobage|Monica Gallagher|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1353176043s/16131915.jpg|21957742] (my FAVE!) and Go for the Eyes.
***** Updated 2/28/2013
I haven't read many YA graphic novels, so I'm not sure how much of this is criticism of a genre versus criticism of the book. I found the plot to be overly simple, though a clever idea. I'm used to reading either longer runs of trade paperbacks or a much thicker book, so I suspect this is pretty standard and I didn't adjust.
But I love Gallagher's artistic style, and I think it fits this story and genre perfectly. Everything she draws is like a gorgeous silly fashion coloring book. Her boys-turned-girls were perfect, awkward without shaming, and I appreciate the variety of faces and figures she always produces. I would love to see her doing more art for this age group, although I think she also has the writing chops to do more than illustrate.
I look forward to catching up with her and adding this to my 'signed' shelf.
***** Updated 2/28/2013
I haven't read many YA graphic novels, so I'm not sure how much of this is criticism of a genre versus criticism of the book. I found the plot to be overly simple, though a clever idea. I'm used to reading either longer runs of trade paperbacks or a much thicker book, so I suspect this is pretty standard and I didn't adjust.
But I love Gallagher's artistic style, and I think it fits this story and genre perfectly. Everything she draws is like a gorgeous silly fashion coloring book. Her boys-turned-girls were perfect, awkward without shaming, and I appreciate the variety of faces and figures she always produces. I would love to see her doing more art for this age group, although I think she also has the writing chops to do more than illustrate.
I look forward to catching up with her and adding this to my 'signed' shelf.