grid's review against another edition
5.0
This was sweet and felt very “real”. Almost all the characters (maybe all of them!) had multiple sides and were flushed out really well.
I hardly ever read B&W comics, (or non-genre) but this one was worth it.
I hardly ever read B&W comics, (or non-genre) but this one was worth it.
marslotus's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really really love the theme throughout this novel of misremembering formative events, such a real thing that can happen so often. I also love how imperfect Amanda is, a coming out story doesn't have to be innocent and the complexity of her relationships is so compelling.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Outing, Bullying, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Transphobia
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Infidelity, and Cursing
Minor: Death of parent and Sexual content
hereistheend's review against another edition
3.0
That was rough. Kiss Number 8 is a story about learning to accept self and people around you. It's not easy. It's complex. Parts of it totally surprised me, such as the way faith becomes an oasis, and I loved these parts. The rest was exhausting. I was kind of shocked at how long the transphobia lasted in such a capacity, but I suppose the point is, the characters had to learn acceptance.
imdunn's review against another edition
4.0
This book was okay. The first half was a bit slow and frustrating, but I really liked the second half. There was one plotline towards the end that I would have liked to be resolved better, but other than that, I think everything wrapped up pretty nicely. Overall, it was a decent and quick read. I enjoyed it.
queenkath32's review
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, Religious bigotry, Transphobia, Death of parent, Lesbophobia, Bullying, and Toxic friendship
bobabunnie's review
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
accurate messy queer teen high school drama (source: i also went to catholic school in morristown nj)
my only complaints are that the ending seemed to be concluding for forever, and a couple of jokes in places that didn’t seem fitting— but otherwise, good story!
my only complaints are that the ending seemed to be concluding for forever, and a couple of jokes in places that didn’t seem fitting— but otherwise, good story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry, and Transphobia
Moderate: Infidelity, Outing, Physical abuse, Toxic friendship, and Domestic abuse
autumnleeves's review against another edition
3.0
There are a lot of things happening at once in this book. This poor main character had maybe three major dilemmas happening at the same time, which means there was a lot more drama than I have a tolerance for.
I enjoyed reading it -- there were great moments and some really tough stuff happens that just hurts your heart as you read it. It explores identity, friendship, family, religion, but because of that it doesn't really get to do a deep dive into any of them.
I enjoyed reading it -- there were great moments and some really tough stuff happens that just hurts your heart as you read it. It explores identity, friendship, family, religion, but because of that it doesn't really get to do a deep dive into any of them.
smsaks's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5