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Weeaboo by Alissa M. Sallah

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tense slow-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I did not connect with this story as much as I was hoping to, was left feeling just kinda disappointed. 
Navigating With You by Jeremy Whitley

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5.0

This book was an ARC from Netgalley.

WOW. A MASTERPIECE. Loved it from beginning to end. We’ve got bi representation, a sapphic relationship that is SO DANG CUTE, disabled representation, multicultural protagonists, the WHOLE SHABANG. 

PLEASE give this one a read. 

(Though I will say a minor nitpick, Gabby mentions in one scene that it is the first time Neesha wears her braces with shorts in front of her, when in the scene prior to that, she was wearing shorts with braces… made me do a double take LOL)
Doughnuts and Doom by Balazs Lorinczi

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2.25

Too fast paced, it felt really rushed and made the conflicts seem melodramatic 
Junior High by Tegan Quin, Sara Quin

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3.0

This was an ARC from Netgalley. 

I liked the themes of sisterhood and navigating life as a young adult, but for some reason it didn’t really fully click with me. I really liked the “twinspace” where they were color coded and had discussions (and sometimes arguments) between each other. It wasn’t for me, but I think that others would definitely like it a lot! 
Camp Prodigy by Caroline Palmer

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4.75

This book was an ARC from Netgalley.

I really loved this book! It’s a very sweet story about the difference between passionately studying something and overdoing it, and about gender identity and coming out as non-binary. As an enby (ex?) viola player I really connected with it and appreciated it! 
It's Lonely At The Centre Of The Earth by Zoe Thorogood

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3.5

This book was an ARC from Netgalley 

I really like the mixed medium style of this graphic novel! It feels really all over the place and takes getting used to, but I think it’s worth it.
I Felt Myself Slipping by Ray Nadine

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4.0

This book was an ARC from Netgalley.

I really liked this story! I enjoyed seeing representation of characters using ASL to communicate, and I also really loved the setting (Midwest babes ❤️) it’s a good story about anxiety and friendship with the backdrop of competing in gymnastics. 
Amy's Big Brother by BonHyung Jeong

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4.0

This book was an ARC from Netgalley. 

A really cute and sweet story about a first love! It is a sequel to Kyle’s Little Sister,  but I have not read that before, and this story still made sense, so it is not required. I loved the style this was drawn in, and all of the interactions were very cute and relatable! A good read for middle grade/YA readers. 
Piece by Piece: The Story of Nisrin's Hijab by Priya Huq

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4.0

“If I can’t be safe, then can’t I at least be proud?”