odditiex's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
padawan17's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content and Cancer
antimony's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
i love love love jen wang's art and this was so sweet!! i love the characters, their designs, the movement in the drawings, their friendship, everything!! it was so good
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content and Cancer
belle2008's review
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Death of parent, Violence, Bullying, and Cancer
folklorianstories's review
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
Intimate, fast paced and a perfect introduction of complex topics of morality and identity. With beautiful writing and stella art it's a fantastic graphic novel
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
coffeedragon's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-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
5.0
Stargazing is a graphic novel mainly following two girls in a Chinese American community. We have Christine, who plays the violin and carries the expectations of her parents to be a perfect daughter, which means no boys, no makeup, and good scores at school. Then she meets Moon. She is everything Christine wants to be, loud, imaginative, and uncaring of what others think. But amid that fascination is also jealousy and a sense of otherness. Moon is not like her and the other asian kids and families
There were so many things I loved about this book, from how beautiful the illustrations were, to the use of dance and k-pop to create bonds, and even the heavier topics of childhood illnesses. While I was never diagnosed with anything severe, I did have seizures for a really long time growing up, and it was just nice to see this other side brought up. Childhood is always portrayed as something pure and innocent and carefree, but there are people like Moon who have had struggles that can mean life or death.
It was also really nice to see the exploration of identity, not so much via introspection but by our relationship with the people around us. In this case, Christine learning that there are many ways of being Chinese. There was also the building of friendship, the healing, family dynamics, so much
It's a lot to put and reconcile in just one book but I still really enjoyed the execution and recommend it!
There were so many things I loved about this book, from how beautiful the illustrations were, to the use of dance and k-pop to create bonds, and even the heavier topics of childhood illnesses. While I was never diagnosed with anything severe, I did have seizures for a really long time growing up, and it was just nice to see this other side brought up. Childhood is always portrayed as something pure and innocent and carefree, but there are people like Moon who have had struggles that can mean life or death.
It was also really nice to see the exploration of identity, not so much via introspection but by our relationship with the people around us. In this case, Christine learning that there are many ways of being Chinese. There was also the building of friendship, the healing, family dynamics, so much
It's a lot to put and reconcile in just one book but I still really enjoyed the execution and recommend it!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Medical content, Cancer, and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent
Bad at tagging, might be more!nerdysread's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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
4.75
It’s a great story. I almost cried. Characters are great. And the drawings too. And the story 🥺
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Death of parent
morganperks's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cancer and Medical content
podanotherjessi's review against another edition
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This was a super sweet read! I was really drawn in to the relationships these girls have, and I just couldn't stop until I finished the story. This is emotional and just lovely.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, and Medical content
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