A review by fieldfarmer
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki

emotional hopeful 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

4.0

This book has some of the most gorgeous art I've ever seen. I absolutely adore the way every single character is drawn, and the pure excitement I felt seeing a fat character in a successful, loving relationship is unmatched. Other than that, the not uniquely queer but too often queer experience of clinging to first loves was captured so well. I loved how Freddy, in her own time, finally accepted the advice of her older queer peers and best friends who just want what's best for her. I also loved how Freddy had to realize the importance of her friendship with Doodle to, in a way, find her courage and self importance to step away and reassess her relationship with Laura Dean. I love finding Freddy's courage with her, and I'd do it all over again.
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