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16 reviews

Stargazing by Jen Wang

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Such a unique and enjoyable read. I felt connected to the characters and the story and appreciated the representation the graphic novel offered. Will read again. So cute! Will make you laugh and cry. 

Know My Name by Chanel Miller

emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense medium-paced

5.0

Such an important and emotional memoir. Chanel’s voice and writing touches your soul like nothing else. This book made me sad, emotional, angry, hopeful, grateful, and more. She talks about heavy yet important topics in a way that is so human you just can’t stop reading. 

Severance by Ling Ma

adventurous dark hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Thought provoking story of what it means to live life. Definitely adventurous, a tad bit spooky, an overall super interesting read. At first I wasn’t a big fan of the ending but later reflected that the story was about the contents throughout the journey and not just about the ending. Many parallels to the Covid-19 pandemic that continues to push us to think of how we want our lives to be and what we choose to cherish.

Anne of Green Gables: A Graphic Novel by Mariah Marsden

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

Beautiful graphics and fun twist on the original Anne of Green Gables story. Fun read to add to the mix!

Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi

dark emotional funny informative inspiring reflective fast-paced

5.0

Almost cried and had goosebumps at the end! Enjoyed this book and the graphics!

The Bold World: A Memoir of Family and Transformation by Jodie Patterson

emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

4.0

Amazing read by Jodie Patterson. Beautiful telling of family, identity formation, and going through life’s journey.