Reviews

All My Friends by Hope Larson

nbreezy17's review

lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

justacurse's review

funny 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

4.5

twiinklex's review against another edition

4.0

Gosh, this was soooo cute and fun! I had no idea it was the final book of a trilogy but it can definitely enjoyed as a standalone.

I love how this graphic novel tackles important themes without being overly heavy or stressful. Rather, all of it is simple and straightforward e.g. the protagonist feels bad for lying so she immediately comes clean and is forgiven, sexism is called out etc. It also nails what the teenage years are like. Remember what drama queens some of us we tended to be? LOL

Overall, a very entertaining read with gorgeous artwork and pink-white colour palette!

meredithmc's review

4.0

ARC courtesy of NetGalley.

A fun finale for the trilogy! Bina's band is gaining more and more steam but she's still dealing with overprotective parents and awkward dates. When the band is offered a contract and their parents aren't on board, the girls work to come up with creative ways to try to make their dream become a reality. I've really enjoyed this series and how the characters have grown up throughout it. (Plus, it's fun to go "hey I've listened to that band!" when real life references are made.) I recommend this for later MG/early YA readers, as it will easily work as a bridge between the two types of graphic novel readers.

jhstack's review against another edition

3.0

I must have missed this was part of a trilogy, so I may have to go back and read the first two. That said, this book stood well enough on its own and told a good story. However, it's definitely more for middle grade audiences. (e-galley from NetGalley)

ashleyreadsanything's review

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.5

robinks's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective 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

4.25

Unlike the first two books, this one has more conflict with Bina’s parents, which makes sense as she’s growing up. I wanted a different ending because it was a little too perfect - the rest of the series was very honest/realistic.

kbestoliver's review

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? It's complicated

4.25

svenseven's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted tense medium-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

4.25

destdest's review

lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

This was fun! A fitting close. One loose end didn't get resolved though...

what about Bina's bro and husband helping match funds? are they still going to match the funds, or when Lora said they got the money, did she mean the portion needed for Bina's fam to match the rest??? i'm thinking too financially about this lol