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Maybe I'm just attracted to LGBT fiction without realising it, I picked this up on a whim from the library and really enjoyed it. The characters were vibrant, story really fun, and the art style was really cool. It reminded me slightly of Steven Universe, and after reading it I found out there's going to be a Netflix show adaptation later this month, so I'll for sure be watching that. I did find some parts very fast-paced and I did think I'd skipped a page because of how quickly the events were moving, with me not completely understanding how something happened

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for example Norma being a ghost at the end, was that because Pugsley's spell was revoked after he died? If so wouldn't Barney also become a ghost? Idk

. Ideally, when I watch the show, It'll clear up any questions I had, but this is the perfect adaptation with each chapter already having show-like titles and the art style being perfect for it, so I look forward to watching it :D

ljrinaldi's review

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4.0

This is a wild ride of a book, and it appears to be just the first in a series. Barney, who named himself after the purple dinosaur, has left his home, because he can't live there, with his parents not accepting his sexuality. He gets a job at a theme park that is actually a portal to the demon world. Oh, and his dog gets pocessed by one of the demons and learns to talk and has magic powers.

And through all this, Barney is falling in love.

It is a strange book, but once you get into it, it was a lot of fun.

Give it a try. It is very different, and that is a complement.

Thanks to Netgalley for making this book available for an honest review.

acrdoodles's review

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5.0

Man this was such a fun and emotional read! The characters are all so lively with their own distinct personalities, the writing is so sharp and the art is just really nice! I especially love Hamish Steele's use of colour and page layouts B)

emily_koopmann's review

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adventurous funny mysterious medium-paced

4.5

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maweets's review

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4.0

I wasn't really sure where this was going when I started it but it really grew on me. I really liked the characters and the story. It's funny, interesting and unique. I would absolutely keep reading this.

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