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Skim
by Mariko Tamaki
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I don’t really understand what the point of this book is. It tackles serious subjects like suicide and LGBTQ+ themes and the first time falling in love. But Im a little confused about the main message. By the end of the book Kim defends her new friend which shows some character development but I feel like she didn’t develop in other ways I hoped she would. I liked the way it showed friends growing apart as you grow up but I wish she would have stopped hanging out with her friend sooner.
Graphic: Suicide
Moderate: Self harm