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 162 reviews

Moods

emotional 79%
hopeful 69%
informative 53%
inspiring 51%
reflective 46%
challenging 17%
sad 15%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
tense 2%

Pace

fast 72%
medium 21%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 70% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | No: 6% | 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: 51% | Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.49

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