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Amy's Dairy definitely wasn't what I was expecting and I didn't really enjoy it at all. The only reason I finished it was because it was fairly short.

Fun book. It was a pleasure to read. . .

I received this arc from Netgalley for an honest review. This book is about a girl who is going through so much in life. Her father has died and her mother is not handling it well, until all the sudden she’s with her school principal. Her friends don’t understand her and she feels alone. Tragic story

Amy’s Diary told a pretty good story. Readers get to hear the things she is going through, the good and the bad. There is a lot going on in her life, and it isn’t always clear where life will take her next. Things are changing in her life, and she doesn’t sound particularly happy about it. Yet when some good things happen in her own life, she begins to accept it. As this tale comes to a close, she is trying to tell her best friend something very important.

Amy's Diary was not really what I expected and I think that for that reason it brought this rating down for me. What this graphic novel was, was very geared toward a younger audience, and while I normally enjoy that, this time it didn't seem to fit me. It follows a teen and her diary, and her thoughts about love and boys and her friends and is very realistic from what I remember of that time in my life. However the way it was all put together, I didn't really feel for the main character, so while she was having issues, there was no sense of urgency or connection.

The illustration was fun, and the way it was pieced together really gave it the feel of a dairy though, to that was all a big plus. It was very wordy for a graphic novel and I think that more could have been expressed in the images throughout.

Overall this one was not my jam, but if you have a teenage daughter, friend, etc who is fretting about similar issues, and they seem like the world is ending - this may be best fitted for them.

Amy has been struggling since her father passes away. Her mother is a zombie, and Amy feels like she lost more than a dad. She lost her mom too. Amy's mom begins to "wake" up a but and this really rocks Amy. She can not find her place in the world and now with her best friend dealing with young love, Amy seems alone again. A story about a girl trying to find her place in the world, Amy's Dairy is heartwarming and relatable. With colorful illustrations this is a perfect graphic novel for the library and classroom setting. Although the topic of a parent's death can be heavy it is handled well throughout this story.

A book about tweenage girls with crushes and angst about adulthood – but only FOR tweenage girls etc. Could have been better.

Although I could see the potential in this text, I was not able to sustain my attention and finish the narrative.

*thank you to Netgalley and papercutz.com for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*

2 stars.

So, I went into this as 10-12 year old me and tried to see it through her eyes as I believe that this is around the right ages for this, but of course its probably more so 8-15 to widen the range. Unfortunately though, I dont think 10-12 year old me liked it so much. It wasnt bad, it just wasnt really for me. The idea of the story was good, but not every book is ment for everyone and that is the case with this one for me. I would pass it along to others to read. I will add though that I did like the illustrations. The details and the use of colours chosen.

Amy is a normal teenager with normal teenager problems from best friend drama, and hating boys to falling in love. I enjoyed the actual diary clips the most. I was hoping for more "lessons" but it is just what the title says it is... a diary of a teenage girl. I would definitely read the continuation of the story.

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this in exchange for an honest review.

I'm unfamiliar with the book series this is based on, but that lack of familiarity didn't hamper my experience. This graphic novel is probably going to be of most interest to the middle school or very early high school set and may cause readers to be interested in the original novels. Perhaps best purchased as a set?

I enjoyed taking a glimpse inside Amy’s Diary in this fun graphic novel. Amy is a fourteen year old girl with a few teenage problems. Balancing time with your best friend and a new boyfriend is tricky at any age and this book highlighted life as a young teen real well. Amy is dealing with homework, best friend issues, stuff with mom and the new guy in her life.
This story reminded me of all the drama that goes along with being a teenager and how complicated life can feel. I liked the graphics and journal entry pages throughout the book. This is a great story for a young teen.
Thank you to Papercutz and NetGalley for this advanced copy in exchange for my honest review, my opinions are my own.
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I can see the appeal of Amy's Diary for some people, but it was just too cliche and not realistic for me. Don't get me wrong, I knew girls like Amy and Kat growing up, but they we never had the same experiences. Not all teens are filled with angst, watch teen dramas, and eat in bathrooms because they are single. Parts of the story were nice, but overall, it just played into too many stereotypes for my taste.

Thank you NetGalley and Papercutz - Charmz for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy.

An Appealing Heroine

In a book world loaded with angst, messages, and ripped from the headlines teen drama this book is distinguished by its authentic good nature and mild but pointed observations about the awkwardness and joy of being fourteenish.

Our heroine has to deal with school issues, a BFF made nutz by first love, a Mom who's heading back out into the dating scene, and maybe a first love of her own. The book is loaded with silly little bits, graceful throwaway lines, and a refreshing strong streak of upbeat honesty.

And so, this book was exactly what I was hoping for. A heroine I could like, identify with, and root for. Uncluttered drawing with crisp lines, brightly presented characters, and personality. There is a good deal of dry and deadpan humor, and even when the joke is at the heroine's expense it is more affectionate than pointed. This was a nice, lively pick me up and a good find.

(Please note that I received a free advance will-self-destruct-in-x-days Adobe Digital copy of this book without a review requirement, or any influence regarding review content should I choose to post a review. Apart from that I have no connection at all to either the author or the publisher of this book.)