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agnela's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Outing
dannothedino's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Homophobia, Outing, Transphobia, Mental illness, and Body shaming
Moderate: Alcohol, Classism, and Medical content
Minor: Forced institutionalization and Death of parent
bea__reads's review against another edition
4.5
Graphic: Transphobia and Outing
gussurireads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Creio que qualquer pessoa queer vai conseguir se identificar com as dificuldades que Sebastian demonstra com a sua identidade, batalhando entre o seu verdadeiro eu e as realidades impostas a si pela sociedade; e na liberdade que Sebastian encontra nas roupas mais femininas e a sua identidade secreta, a Dama Cristália.
A destacar a belissima edição portuguesa da Editora Desrotina que faz brilhar ainda mais a arte de Jen Wang.
Moderate: Outing
Minor: Transphobia
bookishmillennial's review against another edition
- 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
This was such a beautiful young adult story about modiste/designer Frances, who is chosen to be the young prince Sebastian’s personal stylist. She discovers he sometimes likes to wear dresses and wears a disguise at night so no one will recognize him as the prince. Sebastian explores his gender expression not only when he is dressed as Lady Crystallia (the name he eventually chooses during a night out), but also in the clothes he wears during the day as he completes his royal duties. It is not named but I felt their experience aligned with gender fluidity, bigender and/or gender queerness. I loved this arc & though one scene in particular was hard for me (because non-consensual outing scenes are so painful), I ultimately thought this was such a hopeful exploration!
France’s, on the other hand, is seemingly working from the bottom up - when she is hired as the young royal’s personal stylist, she is thrilled with the opportunities it could bring her. She is finally able to make a name for herself, but she quickly realizes that as long as Lady Crystallia has to stay hidden, so does she. Frances does not force the young royal to come out and tell everyone, but she also confronts the fact that she wants more than secret nights out. I was proud of both of these young adults, who obviously were scared and anxious about this new chapter in their lives, but still moved with courage and hope.
I loved the illustrations too, and I will seek out more books from Jen Wang in the future!
I read this for the #TransRightsReadathon (you can find more info at transrightsreadathon.carrd.co) & it also fits a prompt for “graphic novel” for the #TransReadingChallenge hosted by @readwithrhys 🩷🩵🤍
Graphic: Transphobia, Outing, and Bullying
Moderate: Sexual harassment
queer_frog's review
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
theverycraftyvegan's review
- 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
Graphic: Outing, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Death of parent, Alcohol, Classism, and Dysphoria
jennireadsmaybe's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Graphic: Outing
rafacolog's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Outing and Transphobia
therealmsroth's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
Minor: Transphobia and Outing