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faeriekit's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I liked it!!
I can see why Bad Dream wanted to play around with the universe in this one; it sets a pretty strong precedent for what the sister book turns into a really strong superhero story- unlike Bad Dream, though, this largely remains a trans allegory with superpowers. The bad guys aren't thinly veiled metaphors as much as they are real people: your principal, your ex-best friend, the parent you can't get along with, the sibling who you can't see eye to eye with. It's realistic, but it's not heightened with a little extra flair. I like this book as is, but unfortunately, I read Bad Dream first 😅 and Bad Dream really refines this world more than this book reaches out to. I really do like Galaxy, and I do recommend it, but reading the two together strengthens what's actually in the book rather than on its own. Read this for Pride Month, a love of alien girl fashion and character design, an excellent trans allegory, a cute high school romance, and a talking dog. For a trans superhero book, read Bad Dream.
We're stronger together etc. etc. Happy June! 🏳🌈
I can see why Bad Dream wanted to play around with the universe in this one; it sets a pretty strong precedent for what the sister book turns into a really strong superhero story- unlike Bad Dream, though, this largely remains a trans allegory with superpowers. The bad guys aren't thinly veiled metaphors as much as they are real people: your principal, your ex-best friend, the parent you can't get along with, the sibling who you can't see eye to eye with. It's realistic, but it's not heightened with a little extra flair. I like this book as is, but unfortunately, I read Bad Dream first 😅 and Bad Dream really refines this world more than this book reaches out to. I really do like Galaxy, and I do recommend it, but reading the two together strengthens what's actually in the book rather than on its own. Read this for Pride Month, a love of alien girl fashion and character design, an excellent trans allegory, a cute high school romance, and a talking dog. For a trans superhero book, read Bad Dream.
We're stronger together etc. etc. Happy June! 🏳🌈
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
there is use of a rifle in one of the scenes. It's not violent or anything I just figured someone should note that it's there.lyraparledor's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dysphoria
Minor: Car accident, Suicidal thoughts, and Xenophobia
yellowswagger's review
5.0
4.2 (rounding up) It’s amazing to see trans representation. It was a little on the nose about trans struggles but at the same time a lot of (especially young) readers will find this and feel seen and represented for the first time. I hope to see more stories of this character existing without their identity being under constant attack. Trans people deserve to just be and exist and while I don’t think this story does that, it works to create room and understanding for it in a publishing world that isn’t often inclusive to trans identities.
gene_vieve_'s review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.0
Galaxy: The Prettiest Star is a cute, fun read. The art is gorgeous and the story is one that really pulled at my heart. I loved every second of this read as I was pulled into a story about a young woman who was put into the wrong body for many reasons, I loved watching Tayler/Taelyr embrace who she is. I also thought, though quick, the character development was nice. I would love to see another volume in this world for these ladies.
rainbowjawn's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.5
wheezyfridge's review against another edition
5.0
Absolute banger, gorgeous wonderful lovely nice 10/10
arash's review
adventurous
inspiring
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? It's complicated
3.75
chelleivancic's review
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
4.0
emsemaroo's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
aceflo's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
I think this might be the most beautiful graphic novel/ comic I’ve ever read!! 5 stars isn’t enough to express how much I love it.
The story is just sooo amazing, i can’t even describe it in words. Just incredibly well written and even better illustrated. The illustrations are incredible, I love this comic sooo much.
And the Message it has is so important and powerful.
The story is just sooo amazing, i can’t even describe it in words. Just incredibly well written and even better illustrated. The illustrations are incredible, I love this comic sooo much.
And the Message it has is so important and powerful.