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Juliet Takes a Breath: The Graphic Novel
Juliet Takes a Breath: The Graphic Novel | Gabby Rivera
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For fans of Bloom and Spinning, critically-acclaimed writer Gabby Rivera (Marvels America) adapts her bestselling novel alongside artist Celia Moscote in an unforgettable queer coming-of-age story exploring race, identity and what it means to be true to your amazing self. Even when the rest of the world doesnt understand. Juliet Milagros Palante is leaving the Bronx and headed to Portland, Oregon. She just came out to her family and isnt sure if her mom will ever speak to her again. But Juliet has a plan to figure out what it means to be Puerto Rican, lesbian and out. And that starts with the perfect mentorHarlowe Brisbane, a feminist author who will surely help Juliet find her best self. Theres just one problem - Harlowes white, not from the Bronx and doesnt have the answers. Okay, maybe thats more than one problem, but Juliet never said it was a perfect plan.
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Robotswithpersonality
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So very glad this book exists, and for the fact that the story exists in novel and graphic novel format providing a broader reach. Essential reading for white feminists, a celebration by and for people of colour; doubly wonderful to see books with a focus on positive queer BIPOC rep! Gorgeous art, feminist, anti-racist, and joyful - that last feeling particularly needed. Would like asthmatic's perspective on the eucalyptus vs inhaler scene.

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Robotswithpersonality
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Seconded!

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Smrloomis
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Enjoyed this but I haven‘t read the book it was based off of, so don‘t know how it measures up. But a pick for me.

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MandaMT
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Juliet Takes a Breath is one of my favorite novels from the past few years. I think I still preferred it over this graphic novel adaptation, but the artwork here is absolutely beautiful. It really brought the story to life. Juliet is a Puerto Rican lesbian from NYC who travels to Portland Oregon to intern w/ a white feminist writer. Along the way she finds many new role models and friends who help broaden her worldview and learn about herself.

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kathytrithardt
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I never did get around to reading the original novel, but this graphic novel version looks too gorgeous to not pick up.

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LibrarianRyan
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I enjoyed this as a graphic novel, where I do not think I would have enjoyed it as a novel. I loved the colors the artists used. It kept my attention when I thought the story was slow. Overall it was the artwork that drew me to the story instead of the story itself.

Nutmegnc I didn‘t really like the book/audiobook. I appreciate why people do and there were elements I liked but I was just meh about it. 3y
LibrarianRyan @Nutmegnc this was the GN and I was the same way. If it was the full book I would not have finished it. 3y
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Shievad
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Beautiful art and coloring. Touching story about self-discovery.

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Kenyazero
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I really enjoyed this graphic novel, and look forward to reading the novel it was adapted from, Rivera did an excellent job portraying Juliet, a plump LatinX teen navigating coming out, a new internship, romantic relationships, discovering herself, finding queer culture, and racism. I love the art style quite a bit as well, to no surprise (since I really like B.B.Free as well). #LGBTQ #QueerBooks #Comic #BookAdaptation

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BookInMyHands
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I loved the novel of this, but the graphic novel is great too. Juliet is a baby lesbian, just coming out to her Puerto Rican family before heading to Portland, Oregon for an internship with white lady Harlow Brisbane, author of “Raging Flower: Empowering Your Pussy by Empowering Your Mind.”

Juliet learns what it means to be herself, surrounded by Queers of color, and it spite of white lady feminism.

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readordierachel I didn't realize there was a graphic novel adaptation! That's awesome. 4y
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