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djbobthegirl's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
niajacobsen's review
5.0
Love love loved this. The illustration was beautiful, the message important and all the queerness was hot and healing
applepie10's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.75
myblackbookish_life's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
4.5
Oh I love this one
boookswithbrooke's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.0
alysses's review
4.0
The artwork is gorgeous. I think I will pick up the full length novel next.
I do wish the editor would have caught the missing z in maiz and the l that should have been there instead of the r in pernil. I don't know if this was done on purpose because Puerto Ricans tend to "eat" letters in certain words or pronounce l as r (because there are influences other than Spanish at play that folks tend to forget to mention all the time) but it bugged me. On paper folks know how these words are spelled and spell them as they should be. It bugs me because Puerto Ricans are always slammed for their Spanish.
Anyway, this was a great graphic novel and should definitely be picked up.
I do wish the editor would have caught the missing z in maiz and the l that should have been there instead of the r in pernil. I don't know if this was done on purpose because Puerto Ricans tend to "eat" letters in certain words or pronounce l as r (because there are influences other than Spanish at play that folks tend to forget to mention all the time) but it bugged me. On paper folks know how these words are spelled and spell them as they should be. It bugs me because Puerto Ricans are always slammed for their Spanish.
Anyway, this was a great graphic novel and should definitely be picked up.
eldritchreader's review
3.0
Trigger warnings:
Note: I have not read the full-length novel Juliet Takes a Breath.
An important story about becoming confident in yourself, immersing oneself into the LGBTQIA+ community, intersectionality and found families. Rivera has created a powerful story and further adapted it into something succinct, engaging and powerful.
I can not think of another story that gives such a raw and genuine insight into the LGBTQIA+ community, but also the damage of ignoring intersectionality that exists and impacts on the group.
Not only does Rivera weave an impactful story, Moscote illustrates the narrative in a way that brings the characters and their relationships to the forefront. The stark, colourful imagery provides an engaging contrast with the emotional tension this story instils.
Overall, this is a wonderful, accessible title for many young readers.
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racism, homomisia, bimisia, adultery, sexual harassment & assault, body shamingNote: I have not read the full-length novel Juliet Takes a Breath.
An important story about becoming confident in yourself, immersing oneself into the LGBTQIA+ community, intersectionality and found families. Rivera has created a powerful story and further adapted it into something succinct, engaging and powerful.
I can not think of another story that gives such a raw and genuine insight into the LGBTQIA+ community, but also the damage of ignoring intersectionality that exists and impacts on the group.
Not only does Rivera weave an impactful story, Moscote illustrates the narrative in a way that brings the characters and their relationships to the forefront. The stark, colourful imagery provides an engaging contrast with the emotional tension this story instils.
Overall, this is a wonderful, accessible title for many young readers.
Note: Review copy received via NetGalley. This does not impact opinions within this review.blog • trigger warning database • more links
Happy reading! ❤
makoshark98's review
challenging
funny
hopeful
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
3.5
emmaemmaemmaemma's review
4.0
Wow wow wee wa. What a gorgeous art style.
And that story, wow. I kinda feel silly for not realizing that this was an adaptation of a standard novel until after I read it. Oops. Anyway, I loved Juliet’s story. I loved all the beautiful queer feminist bullshit, and the people of this book. I’m sure the full novel is even better, but this condensed story still flowed really well :)
And that story, wow. I kinda feel silly for not realizing that this was an adaptation of a standard novel until after I read it. Oops. Anyway, I loved Juliet’s story. I loved all the beautiful queer feminist bullshit, and the people of this book. I’m sure the full novel is even better, but this condensed story still flowed really well :)