nithpanthiel's review against another edition
3.0
A great book that shows embracing your inner self doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your familial culture.
librandian's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
lawbooks600's review against another edition
3.0
Representation: Side Black character, Latina main character
Trigger warnings: Death of a grandmother
6.5/10, I requested this to come to one of the two libraries I go to and then I got it and at first I didn't know what to expect considering this was a new book at the time and I've never read from this author before; that being said I did enjoy this for the most part and I wasn't disappointed however there were some issues that could've been fixed to make the story better. Where do I begin? It starts with the main character Suyapa or Sue for short and she is forced to go to Honduras to visit her relatives even though she would rather spend her time doing some other things and that sets the tone for the story going forward. The story felt forced since Sue's mother forced her to go to the quince thing, and Sue shouts too much and the only reason for that was to develop her character toward the end but other than that I don't understand why the author would make Sue insufferable. At the very least I liked the art, representation and authenticity.
Trigger warnings: Death of a grandmother
6.5/10, I requested this to come to one of the two libraries I go to and then I got it and at first I didn't know what to expect considering this was a new book at the time and I've never read from this author before; that being said I did enjoy this for the most part and I wasn't disappointed however there were some issues that could've been fixed to make the story better. Where do I begin? It starts with the main character Suyapa or Sue for short and she is forced to go to Honduras to visit her relatives even though she would rather spend her time doing some other things and that sets the tone for the story going forward. The story felt forced since Sue's mother forced her to go to the quince thing, and Sue shouts too much and the only reason for that was to develop her character toward the end but other than that I don't understand why the author would make Sue insufferable. At the very least I liked the art, representation and authenticity.
mrst's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
cristalmh's review against another edition
4.0
Miss Quinces is such a sweet book! Loved the family dynamics and how supportive everyone is! I like how each character got to shine or share part of their story. It’s all about embracing who you are and celebrating yourself!
afro8921's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
nick13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5
I feel bad for giving this story a 3.5 since it is one of believe needs to be heard as I'm always glad to see more Latin-American representation but I am just not the target audience for this story at all. Overall, the plot and everything was good, I just didn't quite connect with it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
cadbury's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you again to @graphixbooks for sending me an ARC of Miss Quinces. As my first graphic novel I really enjoyed it.
This was such a sweet story, and taught important lessons to the readers that flowed really well throughout the storyline. This is definitely something i will share with my kiddos as they get a little older. The graphics were well done and easy to follow along.
I did not know much about Quinceaneras but I really appreciated the author providing information in the back of the book.
Solid⭐️ 5/5
This was such a sweet story, and taught important lessons to the readers that flowed really well throughout the storyline. This is definitely something i will share with my kiddos as they get a little older. The graphics were well done and easy to follow along.
I did not know much about Quinceaneras but I really appreciated the author providing information in the back of the book.
Solid⭐️ 5/5
pipn_t's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death