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This was so lovely, and not just like a pastiche like "change the story and change this thing about the character" nor did it honestly spend a lot of time on the transphobia parts of it, though there were definitely some scenes--in a kind of realistic-ish way, though obviously the time period question meant the stakes were a certain way. (What I'm trying to say it was there, but it wasn't omnipresent and wasn't the sole focus of the story, just an important piece of it.) It was really more about Peter growing up and realizing how to love instead of fight, and that was lovely. The tone of it took me a hot second to get into, especially reading from Peter's perspective, but by the end I was really into it and frankly couldn't put it down. I'm definitely going to have to check out Chant's other books; this one just felt good to read, and I'm really grateful I got to read it.

This is absolutely a nostalgia read, and it's so specifically Salinger and weird that I don't blame anyone who doesn't like it, but it's so soft to me. The characters are insufferable but also so damn relatable and angry and useless. I was smitten from the Franny section, and then the Zooey section just broke my damn heart again.

I found this way easier to follow than the last volume. I know a lot of folks complained about the different art styles but that's comics, folks, and I liked some of them--it was very cool to see the different takes on the characters. The plot is really starting to coalesce in these issues in a way that maintains the mystery and also made me feel not as totally "wtf" about it all. Really looking forward to getting my hands on the next volume!

More like 3.5. I think this is one where single issues might have been the way to go, though of course I love Jamie McKelvie's art, and Kieron Gillen does a great job. Things just feel like they move so. fast. in this volume, and it's dizzying. The mysteries stack and then some of them feel like they get resolved so quickly, which would definitely not be as big a deal in single issues. Am glad I have the next volume waiting for me, because the cliffhanger at the end of this was intense!

Right off the bat, I have to note that I received a copy of this book through LibraryThing's Early Reviewers program, and I'm grateful to the publisher for the opportunity to read this.

More like 2.5, though that's more because it wasn't wholly my thing? The world building was pretty cool, but confusing (which was probably intentional!) and there was a lot of violence that was pretty graphic and fairly brutal, but the story MOVED along at a click, and was definitely engaging. The ending came kind of out of the blue and tbh I was expecting a longer build to the conclusion, but that's probably a personal taste thing.

If fast-paced action is your thing, this is definitely up your alley!

A really solid, interesting collection that draws together a bunch of critical thought and for the most part makes it really accessible (Rifkin's contribution excluded, but I think we all saw that coming.) Scott Morgensen's piece is one I would definitely use for undergrads, and the introduction is a masterful overview of the history of Two-Spirit and its use in communities and among academics. Just a really good and important collection, and really really useful in so many ways.

God this series is just so good. The plot was really moving along at a click in this volume, but the minute it ended I went "wait, what? fuck! I need the next one!"

The meta part re: the fight between Ana and Suzie maybe felt a bit heavy handed but also felt totally honest and I really appreciated having that, especially because when their sort of conflict was first presented I kind of rolled my eyes, like "oh gosh look two women fighting and the man's between them." And! Asexual representation! Very, very cool.

I seriously need to get my hands on the next one asap. Just really, really enjoying this series, and need to see how it all turns out.

Gosh this went from "joyfully hilarious and kind of sexy" to both of those things AND really grappling with serious stuff of relationships and trauma and mental health. I really, really liked this volume, and am so glad that I have the third volume already waiting for me so I don't have to wait to get more of this story.

A good fun read, even if a lot of it is just reiterating the plot of the movie (which it's supposed to do!) with lots of good character bits (especially around Obi-Wan) and also get some stuff that didn't make it into the movie (like Anakin saying he was going to marry Padme 5 minutes after meeting her BLESS YOU STAR WARS IT COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE.)

There are also some things that get countered by later canon, like somehow divorcing "Padme" from "Amidala" which was sort of funny and a little distracting.

This book is good for kids, probably, in the way books like this are good for kids, and for fans who are interested in a moment of Star Wars history.

This was a lovely book, just as lovely as the movie except it kept using the word "bitch" in its animal meaning and that uh took me aback every time? But Babe is lovely and amazing and I love having the book and being able to read it after all these years of watching the movie.