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Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann

321zeggy's review

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hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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luckyrabbit's review

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring 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? It's complicated

5.0

autumnleeves's review

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  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

theladydoor's review

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

chess__bored's review

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-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

4.25

these friends are the healthiest, most effective communicators and I adored it, the art was so gorgeous ✨💐

alexao's review

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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

4.0

read_with_blondie's review

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emotional funny 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

5.0

tswanson103's review

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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

A really cute slice of life story of 4 friends navigating their teenage experience. A really cute slice of life story of 4 friends navigating their teenage experience. The artwork was charming and the story did a good job of showing many different experiences in one connected story. 

_morgueann's review

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5.0

This highly anticipated follow-up to Eisner award-winning Go With the Flow delivers! Look on the Bright Side brings readers back to Hazelton High and the lives of Brit, Abby, Christine, and Sasha.

Abby's discouraged by reduced viewership of her blog and struggling in school. Christine has feelings for BFF Abby, and debates whether she can tell her without risking their friendship. Brit recently underwent surgery to reduce symptoms of endometriosis. Now back at school, she's confused by the cute boy in her class always wanting her help, and the other cute boy who's standoffish. And Sasha is head over heels for her first boyfriend, but avoiding homework and ditching friends to spend time with him.

As the four friends struggle to find their footing during a new school year, their unique journeys with online presence, dealing with health concerns, setting relationship boundaries and complicated crushes are highlighted. To make it through with their friendships intact, they'll need to  communicate, keep an open mind, and be vulnerable.

This endearing and inspiring glimpse at growing up will appeal to high school readers who love coming of age and social justice realistic fiction. Recommended for all high school and public libraries.

lwbean's review

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emotional funny hopeful informative fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0