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kforrest's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
katelynnelawson's review
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was a quick, fun read middle grade kids will love. I had no idea it took place in 2000 which made it fun for me as I’m a few years younger than the protagonist, Steph, and the pop culture references were cute. However, I think the author could’ve made it modern too and I’m not always a fan of things being “historical” just for the author’s nostalgia factor (though it was semi-auto-biographical). Nonetheless I found it really relatable to emotions and experiences I had when I was Steph’s age and I really enjoyed it!
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying
miblette's review
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
saidtheraina's review
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
The illustration style here reminded me of Rick & Morty. Which is a show I haven't seen, so I can't speak to other similarities or other influence that show may have had here. Beyond that, I found the illustrations very accessible and readable. The typeface felt a little canned, but that didn't distract, for me.
Loved the inclusion of becoming-an-artist stuff, Spanish language, late 90s slang and pop culture references, and fashion choices of teenagers.
I ate this up so fast, I had a hard time remembering it when I sat down to review it a couple months later!
Loved the inclusion of becoming-an-artist stuff, Spanish language, late 90s slang and pop culture references, and fashion choices of teenagers.
I ate this up so fast, I had a hard time remembering it when I sat down to review it a couple months later!
thenextgenlibrarian's review
4.0
This was a cute graphic novel that’s semi-autobiographical from the author’s life set in the 90s/2000s in NY. It deals with Spanish culture, religion, following your dreams and growing up!
zbrarian's review
4.0
I loved this graphic novel & that the author is from NY. Every place she mentioned was real (and I’ve been to some places) The author describes the struggle of keeping secrets and trying to decide how far the character will go to get what she wants: to go to art school. The drawing were cute; reminded me of The Simpsons characters.
z_brarian's review
4.0
I loved this graphic novel & that the author is from NY. Every place she mentioned was real (and I’ve been to some places) The author describes the struggle of keeping secrets and trying to decide how far the character will go to get what she wants: to go to art school. The drawing were cute; reminded me of The Simpsons characters.
thenextgenlib's review
4.0
This was a cute graphic novel that’s semi-autobiographical from the author’s life set in the 90s/2000s in NY. It deals with Spanish culture, religion, following your dreams and growing up!
sbloom's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0