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maddiejpearson's review against another edition
5.0
As a journalist who loves BTS, this book showcased perfectly how to cover topics that you’re deeply involved with. While providing an in-depth run down of the history of BTS, Cruz’s adoration for the group oozes from every page in an entirely too relatable fashion. I was able to relate to Cruz by noting that we’ve attended multiple of the same BTS shows, are both captivated by Jimin’s vibrant pink BWL era hair, but also by her noting that BTS is not a “guilty pleasure” but a way of life for so many people regardless of age, race or gender. Absolutely stunning journalism.
sbelasco40's review against another edition
5.0
An astute and sweet collection of Cruz's essays from The Atlantic that manages to straddle that divide between journalist and fan. I like what Cruz said about the importance of looking at BTS's specific trajectory - as outsiders even in kpop, small label innovators - rather than in the larger context of the history of boy bands (whatever that term even means) or kpop itself. I would read more about this.
anniekslibrary's review against another edition
5.0
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I received this essay collection as a Christmas gift, sat down with it, and inhaled everything in one sitting. And tabbed the absolute hell out of it, this was such a good read. Whether you're ARMY or you know very little about BTS and would like to understand more about them, this is an absolutely amazing read.
I received this essay collection as a Christmas gift, sat down with it, and inhaled everything in one sitting. And tabbed the absolute hell out of it, this was such a good read. Whether you're ARMY or you know very little about BTS and would like to understand more about them, this is an absolutely amazing read.
rachbreads's review against another edition
4.0
A collection of short articles about BTS by Cruz for the Atlantic where she chronicles her journey of becoming a fan of, and later expert on, BTS from 2019-present. I love Cruz's perspective as a journalist and ARMY - her love of BTS helps her understand the members, their fans, and their impact, in a way that most non-fans simply cannot get.