A review by gabriellessrs
Juliet Takes a Breath: The Graphic Novel by Gabby Rivera

3.0

I haven't read the book that originated this graphic novel, but I feel oddly relieved for not doing it. Although the visual aspect of it is very appealing, with vibrant colors and relatable human looks, the plot itself did not move me as I thought it would.
Representativity here is assured, but it was not enough to keep me engaged with Juliet's breath. She is beautiful, empowered, has her insecurities, but wants to learn and respect plurality. As she meets all kinds of people, she also gets closer to her heritage and fellow minorities that she has now understood to belong to. Even with all of that emotional growth, events and situations are a bit dull and kind of lackluster.
I was not waiting for a hero's journey, but I was not down for a flourished yet average slice of life either.

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I appreciate the publishers and NetGalley kindness for sending me a copy of this comic book. Although I received this material for free, the content in this review reflects the opinions of my own.
Overall rating: 3/5
Device used: Adobe Digital Editions on Desktop
Language: English, advanced level of ESL
Reader's discretion is advised: yes, there are mild swearing and sexual undertones