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A review by jdalton
My Riot by Rick Spears
4.0
Thanks so much to NetGalley and OniPress for an eARC of this graphic novel.
I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed My Riot. While I related to Val in her dancer turned concert/band loving self, I was a bit too young for the Riot Grrl time, so I didn't know how much I'd enjoy it.
Thankfully I did enjoy this coming of age story of 17 year old Val. Her inner monologue was not unlike other teenagers and the issues she deals with are no different than what I went through when I was her age, and even the kids of today.
I also appreciated that it showcased supportive parents. Even though they're not perfect, it's refreshing to see a healthy relationship rather than a broken one among someone with so much angst inside.
The artwork is beautiful and you can really feel the energy coming off the page. I was transported back to jumping around at concerts without a care in the world.
I gave this graphic novel 4 stars, however, as I felt many of the more interesting parts were rushed. And besides the parental relationship, I wasn't heavily invested in the outcomes of the friendships and romantic relationships in the book.
I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed My Riot. While I related to Val in her dancer turned concert/band loving self, I was a bit too young for the Riot Grrl time, so I didn't know how much I'd enjoy it.
Thankfully I did enjoy this coming of age story of 17 year old Val. Her inner monologue was not unlike other teenagers and the issues she deals with are no different than what I went through when I was her age, and even the kids of today.
I also appreciated that it showcased supportive parents. Even though they're not perfect, it's refreshing to see a healthy relationship rather than a broken one among someone with so much angst inside.
The artwork is beautiful and you can really feel the energy coming off the page. I was transported back to jumping around at concerts without a care in the world.
I gave this graphic novel 4 stars, however, as I felt many of the more interesting parts were rushed. And besides the parental relationship, I wasn't heavily invested in the outcomes of the friendships and romantic relationships in the book.