3 stars I’ll start by saying I’m not usually a huge fan of realistic, middle-grade graphic novels and did not initially realize this was a memoir. Overall, I thought the story was okay. There is plenty readers can relate to: parental divorce, fighting with siblings, new friendships, school drama, growing need for independence, friends moving…
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5 stars Absolutely hilarious! I usually have a poker face when I read but this one had me grinning and, at times, even laughing out loud. Loved Fahmy’s style of humor and the way she pokes fun at various issues to bring them to light (stereotypes, misconceptions, ignorance, lack of representation, microaggressions, racism, etc.). There’s…
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3 stars A good collection of poems on a variety of topics formulated to follow a fairy tale arch. Topics covered include family, romantic relationships, breakups, love, self-harm, eating disorders, and abuse. There are a lot of hard topics in this book, but also many points readers can relate to and empathize with. For me,…
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5 stars Jaw-droppingly beautiful. A stunning, heartwarming story about family, love, and acceptance. This book was a pleasure to read. As soon as I finished, I wanted to pick it back up and do it all over again. I find when I really love a book, my review tends to be short. This is one…
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5 stars I don’t think anything I can write will do this book justice so I’ll keep this short. I loved this story. Yu perfectly balances self-aware humor with heartbreaking reality. Centered around identity, the story explores the way American society pigeonholes people of Asian decent, lumping them all into one group and a set…
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3 stars For me, this one was just okay. There’s no doubt the artwork is amazing. There is so much detail and emotion packed into the settings and characters. Each page pulls the reader in and really sets the mood. The story itself is very character-driven, rather than heavy on plot. There are a lot…
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4 stars A fantastic collection of comics. I’ve loved reading The Pigeon Gazette on Webtoons and was thrilled when Jane Zei came out with a book. This collection did not disappoint. So much humor, cringe, relatable situations, and spite. From flirting fails and introvert problems to sibling shenanigans and the struggles of adulting, this collection…
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5 stars Another absolutely adorable collection of relatable comics about being in a relationship. I really enjoy Catana Chetwynd’s style of drawing and humor, and this collection is everything I love about it. From odd snuggle positions, the struggles of winter, rough days, a love of coffee (and each other), sharing a pet’s affection, and…
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5 stars Another adorable collection of Catana Comics! This series is so cute, heartfelt, and relatable. Covering topics such as morning routines, a deep love of food, getting in each other’s way, and just being your own weirdo self, this is such a sweet book. As with the first collection, there were so many times…
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5 stars Absolutely adorable! I lost count of the number of times I went to my husband with a comic from this book with exclamations of “This one is us”, “We do this all the time”, and “See? It’s not weird I do that. Other people do it too!” This little book is so full…
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