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If you love Rick Riordan’s urban fantasies with their mix of humour and mythology but are sick of Greek/Roman/Norse-inspired lore, The Epic Crush of Genie Lo should be your next read. It was entertaining and genuinely funny with a great cast of characters.
• Genie was an incredible protagonist. Her sass had me smiling and holding back genuine laughter. I loved that she was quick-tempered and feisty without putting other girls down.
• … but I didn’t like Quentin. The descriptions of his hotness were tiring.
• I felt a little weird about his relationship with Genie. I know that their age difference is sort of up in the air but it was a tad gross. Maybe if it had been addressed it would have made it slightly more bearable?
• The mythology was brilliant.
• The plot was too predictable and second half’s pacing suffered.
• Like I said, there were moments that genuinely made me laugh out loud but the tone of the story as a whole felt more suited to a middle grade audience.
Overall? I am very open to continuing with this series. It was entertaining and something a little different; if only the plot had been stronger.
• Genie was an incredible protagonist. Her sass had me smiling and holding back genuine laughter. I loved that she was quick-tempered and feisty without putting other girls down.
• … but I didn’t like Quentin. The descriptions of his hotness were tiring.
• I felt a little weird about his relationship with Genie. I know that their age difference is sort of up in the air but it was a tad gross. Maybe if it had been addressed it would have made it slightly more bearable?
• The mythology was brilliant.
• The plot was too predictable and second half’s pacing suffered.
• Like I said, there were moments that genuinely made me laugh out loud but the tone of the story as a whole felt more suited to a middle grade audience.
Overall? I am very open to continuing with this series. It was entertaining and something a little different; if only the plot had been stronger.
i wish there hadn't been a forced coming out scene but this made me so happy
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This was a sweet contemporary graphic novel about an Indian-American teen wanting to learn more about her heritage. I thought the cartoonish art style worked really well to convey the coming-of-age themes and make it appeal to both middle grade and older readers. There was some great commentary on identity and self-discovery but, ultimately, it failed to really delve into these topics.
My biggest problem was the weak plotline. Chanani’s attempt to touch upon several different issues - from bullying to family to feminism - could have worked if the story had more narrative. A dialogue and art-focused medium did not allow these plot threads to be explored to their greatest potential, only briefly touching on each one and then moving on. This split up the story into awkward little sections and it felt incredibly disjointed. The bullying was never really addressed, for one, and the comic competition was also rushed and underdeveloped. I wanted more from Priyanka’s relationship with her uncle and how that was resolved.
The magical realism element also did not work in my opinion. While I thought the colouring in those sections were gorgeous, it was confusing. I have no idea how Priyanka remained so calm in those scenes! The explanation was overwhelming, a tad too info-dumpish.
Characterwise, I know Priyanka's story is definitely going to resonate with a lot of readers. The family focus was also wonderful. I loved that the story also touched on being the child of an immigrant.
Overall? I think that this is going to be an important story for a lot of readers but it was too short and rushed for my personal taste. In my opinion, the story would have worked better in a written format with illustrations. Priyanka was definitely a sweet protagonist but I wanted more from her.
🍂 Rep: Priyanka (mc) Indian-American; #ownvoices representation; primarily Indian cast.
🌻 Trigger warnings for bullying, sexism and illness/hospitals.
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My biggest problem was the weak plotline. Chanani’s attempt to touch upon several different issues - from bullying to family to feminism - could have worked if the story had more narrative. A dialogue and art-focused medium did not allow these plot threads to be explored to their greatest potential, only briefly touching on each one and then moving on. This split up the story into awkward little sections and it felt incredibly disjointed. The bullying was never really addressed, for one, and the comic competition was also rushed and underdeveloped. I wanted more from Priyanka’s relationship with her uncle and how that was resolved.
The magical realism element also did not work in my opinion. While I thought the colouring in those sections were gorgeous, it was confusing. I have no idea how Priyanka remained so calm in those scenes! The explanation was overwhelming, a tad too info-dumpish.
Characterwise, I know Priyanka's story is definitely going to resonate with a lot of readers. The family focus was also wonderful. I loved that the story also touched on being the child of an immigrant.
Overall? I think that this is going to be an important story for a lot of readers but it was too short and rushed for my personal taste. In my opinion, the story would have worked better in a written format with illustrations. Priyanka was definitely a sweet protagonist but I wanted more from her.
🍂 Rep: Priyanka (mc) Indian-American; #ownvoices representation; primarily Indian cast.
🌻 Trigger warnings for bullying, sexism and illness/hospitals.
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➸ Trigger warnings for classism, racial slurs, slavery, slut shaming, rape, rape by coercion, attempted rape, sexual assault, sex trafficking, forced prostitution, paedophilia & child sexual abuse, physical abuse, abandonment, trauma and nightmares, alcohol consumption, forced use of medication, medical procedures w/o consent, physical injuries, blood/gore, emesis, death of a loved one, murder, kidnapping, captivity, physical assault, strangulation, graphic animal death, and war themes. Mentions suicide, forced breeding, and miscarriage.
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#1 Volume One: The Awakening ★★★★☆
3.5 stars
not quite as good as the first volume, solely because it was slightly harder to follow
rupi kaur has really grown post-Milk and Honey
tw: rape/sexual assault, abusive relationships, depression
tw: rape/sexual assault, abusive relationships, depression