A review by alyssamakesart
This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki

adventurous challenging emotional slow-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

I personally didn’t connect with any of the stories or characters, but would recommend as a YA graphic novel about sexism, adoptee families, and family trauma… best I can put it without spoiling anything. Looks to target MG, but shirks off certain things that without context in a book club or class read could be irresponsible. A bit on the long side, but maybe it was to build atmosphere (not talking bout LONG days, which I loved)? Which I get but still.

Took off some points for the discussions and stuff from Black culture that were cringe and unlike other cringe moments couldn’t or just didn’t call out/in. 
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