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anniefwrites's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
This was a great read! It covered so many topics seamlessly, from microaggressions to colorism to classism, and all in a way that would connect with younger readers. The art style is more comic-like than illustration-like, which isn’t my preference but I do think Craft used the artwork to help tell the story well.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Cultural appropriation, and Classism
booknerdxo88's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
I love reading graphic novels that are geared for middle grades. There were lots of pop culture references that I'm not sure the younger generation will get, but I found hilarious. Each chapter had a play on popular movie titles. The author used movies like West Side Story, Straight Outta Compton, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Fight Club, and Star Wars. This graphic novel hits some pretty important points diversity and racism in private schools and how the new kids feels when going to a new school. I really wish the racist comments made by teachers and other students would have been addressed at some point by an adult. I know this kind of thing happens all the time in the real world, but seriously it pisses me off.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Racism
mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Bullying
steph1225's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Bullying
em_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Racism
kelseyrodgers's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Bullying
pucksandpaperbacks's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
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CW: Microaggressions, racism, classism, fatphobic comment, ableist comment, and bullying.
Great discussion of classism, racism, stereotypes, and microaggressions & bullying. Jordan is Chinese American and Black living in the Bronx, NY. There's also a Nicaraguan character.
There is some ableism - the MC is shown saying "I'm blind" referring to him being asked, "what's the worst that can happen?" and a mother of one of Jordan's classmates calling another POC character, chubby - fatphobic comment.
CW: Microaggressions, racism, classism, fatphobic comment, ableist comment, and bullying.
Great discussion of classism, racism, stereotypes, and microaggressions & bullying. Jordan is Chinese American and Black living in the Bronx, NY. There's also a Nicaraguan character.
There is some ableism - the MC is shown saying "I'm blind" referring to him being asked, "what's the worst that can happen?" and a mother of one of Jordan's classmates calling another POC character, chubby - fatphobic comment.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Racism
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