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Drama by Raina Telgemeier

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liiveincncert's review against another edition

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3.0

only gripe i have is that i’m praying that they weren’t implying that the twins kissed

nujibuji's review against another edition

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2.0

I liked the drama backdrop aspect of the story but overall I wasn’t really invested in any of the love angles. Wasn’t rooting for anyone, not even Callie.

hgriffith's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

A lot of things take place at the stage in the school

mvasso's review against another edition

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4.0

I enjoy Telgemeier’s cartoon-style drawings; they make me happy just looking at them. The characters’ faces are super-expressive and the colors are bright. I like that the story features some gay characters but the book’s about more than just homosexuality. This makes it feel like being gay is just a part of life and not a person’s defining characteristic. The only thing I wasn’t thrilled with was the ending. I admire the author for going against the norm by not having a perfect conclusion like many teen books do, but it sort of felt wrong and not fitting with earlier parts of the book (sorry for being vague, but I don’t want to spoil anything). Still, I think this is a really fun, cute graphic novel, and I will definitely recommend it to patrons and friends.