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Radical: My Year with a Socialist Senator by Sofia Warren
medium-paced
2.0
I had a hard time with this one. I'm very interested in politics and don't live in New York so I only have a brief outside view of NY politics. I was excited to learn a little more, especially in the format of a graphic novel. I liked some aspects of this, I learned some things I didn't previously know, which is always a positive.
That being said, I thought a lot of it was generally boring. I specifically liked the four to five page section where the tenants shared their specific issues with rent and landlords. I felt like this helped me become more attuned to the cause, I wish this had been sooner, because before that I didn't feel as connected to the group just talking about it.
I also had a really hard time reading the font. It was small and sort of in a handwritten style since it's a graphic novel and more of a personal memoir, but it still was more difficult for me to read and stay focused on. I think my issue with reading the font made it harder for me to enjoy and consume the material.
That being said, I thought a lot of it was generally boring. I specifically liked the four to five page section where the tenants shared their specific issues with rent and landlords. I felt like this helped me become more attuned to the cause, I wish this had been sooner, because before that I didn't feel as connected to the group just talking about it.
I also had a really hard time reading the font. It was small and sort of in a handwritten style since it's a graphic novel and more of a personal memoir, but it still was more difficult for me to read and stay focused on. I think my issue with reading the font made it harder for me to enjoy and consume the material.
The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez by Adrianna Cuevas
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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
4.0
Small Town Pride by Phil Stamper
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Biphobia
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Hate crime, Lesbophobia, Child abuse, Transphobia, and Emotional abuse
There’s a lot more positive than negative in this book but that doesn’t mean moments of homophobia don’t exist as the centric plot revolves around Jake trying to start a pride parade in a conservative village/town.
The Hayley Mysteries: The Haunted Studio by Hayley LeBlanc
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
2.75
Wave by Diana Farid
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Cancer, and Child death
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Injury/Injury detail