From the Roots Up by Tasha Spillett

From the Roots Up

Surviving the City #2

Tasha Spillett with Natasha Donovan (Illustrator)

64 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction graphic novel lgbtqia+ middle grade emotional hopeful informative fast-paced

Description

Dez and Miikwan's stories continue in this sequel to Surviving the City. Dez's grandmother has passed away. Grieving, and with nowhere else to go, she's living in a group home. On top of everything else, Dez is navigating a new relationship and co...

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Community Reviews Summary of 150 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
hopeful 67%
informative 54%
inspiring 51%
reflective 43%
challenging 18%
sad 13%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 74%
medium 20%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 72% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 52% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.49

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