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Awkward by Svetlana Chmakova
5.0

I read this while procrastinating homework, and it was so so good! I meant to read a chapter at a time to bribe myself, but I could not put it down. From the first panel, I was hooked into the action of the story. The art was so well done (and reminiscent of anime, too!) and conveyed so much emotion so clearly. It was also just plain entertaining.

Not to mention the characters! Penelope was so relatable. If I'd pushed someone who tried to help me, I'd be 1) terrified they hated me, and 2) terrified to apologize. But everything worked out, and they were so cute and made such a great team. And just ... Jamie! He was a very quiet little dude, but had such a heart of gold. (Also ... his hair was just. so. beautiful. The CURLS.)

The voice was upbeat, the action was riveting, the art was impeccable, and all the characters were detailed and unique. (There was a lot of diversity amongst them as well, which was so nice to see.) 10/10 recommend this book. It's fast, it's fun, and it has a tender, heartfelt message that everyone could use reminding of every once in a while.