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I rarely write GR reviews, but I almost didn't pick this up because of some of the reviews I've seen, so I wanted to add my five stars. This is a quiet book. Much of the action is observed rather than experienced by the protagonists, but the impact it has on them is deeply felt. If you're looking fo Leggi tutto

Me the whole time:

The huge bummer of the graphic novel is that someone labors for ages over their creation and then you sit down with your pint of Chubby Hubby and make mincemeat of the both of them within the hour. I always feel a little awful about it, and this is probably the kind of thing the French have a word f Leggi tutto

This One Summer is worth a read for the breathtaking artwork alone. Check it out: Unfortunately, the story didn’t do much for me. I really liked the idea of a summer of firsts and lessons, but when it was all said and done, I don’t really think the main character learned anything. There’s some slut-s Leggi tutto

Update: 10-13-24: One of my favorite graphic novels, now a banned book! And why? Maybe because it is honest about a range of sexual issues particularly focused on women and girls? Can't have those talks, unless properly married to a man? 6/22/21: Reread with summer class on YA Comics and Graphic Nov Leggi tutto

Artwork: 5 stars Plot: 2 stars The artwork was STUNNING in this book but that's where my love ends. I felt this could have told a bigger story and made a bigger impact but it felt very open ended honestly. I did resonate with the mother so very much ( you'll know once you read the book) But I wanted mo Leggi tutto

This story follows Rose's yearly summer trip with her mom and dad to a lake house in Awago Beach. It's their getaway, their refuge. Rosie's friend Windy is always there, too, like the little sister she never had. But this summer is different. This One Summer felt like a great summer read. And even t Leggi tutto

Two boring teen girls spend their summer hanging out at the beach with their families. Nothing happens for 300 pages and then something does to give the narrative an unearned sense of purpose. This One Summer? This one sucks. It really is surprising how little happens in this book. Mariko Tamaki wri Leggi tutto