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maya23's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
i loved the art work and the color palettes used in this story, it was absolutely stunning! i think if i hadn’t known this was adapted from a full length novel before diving in, i would’ve rated it higher. i couldn’t stop thinking about how rushed everything felt and overall the pacing was a bit odd. i think it definitely could’ve been fleshed out some more. however, i still enjoyed the story and seeing Juliet embrace herself and her sexuality was both empowering and heartwarming.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Yay! I loved this graphic novel ♥️ Reminded me of my own journey through feminism, many familiar things scenes, theories and moments during my foray into feminism, academic and beyond. I really appreciated how Juliet is so honest with her feelings and doesn’t try to hide when she’s sad or passionate. I feel like I needed to see that represented right now. Juliet has the courage I wish I had when I was her age and her growth journey was everything. Also, the art and colour palette were just stunning 🤩
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Chronic illness
bbelitz's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Homophobia, Racism, Cultural appropriation, and Gaslighting
mfrisk's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? No
4.0
This was a great read detailing Juliet’s journey to delving further into her queerness, encountering white feminism and inauthentic allyship, exploring life in a new city, and learning more about herself and what she wants out of a relationship.
The illustrations were also absolutely stunning.
The only thing I wish we got was more development of side characters but otherwise I enjoyed this read and would recommend it.
The illustrations were also absolutely stunning.
The only thing I wish we got was more development of side characters but otherwise I enjoyed this read and would recommend it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Biphobia, Homophobia, and Lesbophobia
shannonigans322's review
emotional
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? No
3.5
One thing about me? I will always enjoy the story of a queer person coming into their own and living their best life. The art in this graphic novel adaptation was also lovely!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
hannahrogers's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Homophobia, Racism, and Lesbophobia
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Sexism and Sexual harassment
shelvesofivy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Racism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Biphobia
Minor: Religious bigotry
tales_told_in_gold's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Homophobia and Racism
Minor: Sexual harassment
siriface's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Racism, and Cultural appropriation
readingqueerly's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
4.75
This was fantastic. It carries such a strong message on white feminism and womanism (which I had to Google, I had no idea!) and queer identities and intersectional identities and finding true community. Very powerful and with so much food for thought for 'just' a YA novel. I loved all the characters and what they beough to the story by bringing up some very complex issues with sometimes just one sentence or question. I try to educate myself well but just this graphic novel showed me I have a lot to learn about still.
Also we love happy sapphics and this story is full of them.
I guess my only gripe is that I'm not sure it fully works as a graphic novel adaptation. I'm not the biggest fans of graphic novels to start with, but I felt in this one like I missed context or like I skipped panels when I didn't. But that's just me I guess.
I am very much going to buy the novel itself right now. I need to read this again in its original form and love it more!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Racism