I really appreciate this graphic novel, Juliet's story, and everything she went through in her journey since she came out to her family. I did not read the novel but I think I'll buy it right after.

I'm a graphic novel lover but the illustration is my weakness and I adore this one even the cover caught my eyes

This book is great, as are the illustrations. Because of the content, market to high school and up. Unfortunately, middle schools are often prevented from carrying titles re: sexuality.

What an amazing read. I have truly enjoyed going through this phenomenal work.As far as the writing style and narration is concerned, it is really good. Overall, a good reading experience. Highly recommended

Juliet travels to Portland for the summer to intern for Harlow Brisbane, a queer feminist author. Meeting new people, going through her first real breakup, and researching feminist leaders- Juliet learns more about sexuality, identity, race, and how it all applies to herself.

A stunning adaptation that is a must read. Gorgeous art that jumps off the page and a story that is evergreen on intersectional feminism. Worth having in every format in your library!

This was given to me by netgalley but the download archived too soon for me. I ended up purchasing and I liked this one alot. I may need to read the novel though because I'm sure theres alot that wasnt fully explained.. I loved the art

this is really cool , but I kept waiting for more, but it didn't came, I don't know why is this so regular when I wanted to want it.

Oh this was a gorgeous graphic novel debut that had me laughing multiple times while reading this!

Juliet is a queer young Puerto Rican woman who is now moving for a summer to Portland for an internship under a hippy white woman.

She is really looking forward to this summer, for she can finally be who she actually is; instead of pretending for her conservative family.

I so enjoyed the brilliant artwork; it’s eye catching and works really well with the plot - and with the wonderful queer BIPOC rep, this was a delight to read.

I absolutely love this cover and would have it as a poster on my wall. I found much to enjoy and admire in this novel, and I’m glad I read it. I think at the grand old age of 37 I’m a bit tired and jaded to properly appreciate coming-of-age journeys any more, but I know if I’d read this as a teenager I’d have been obsessed, and I’ll be recommending this to many young people in my life. If there’s one thing the world needs more of, it’s positive representations of queer characters - and this book has plenty of that.

Juliet Takes a Breath is a fantastic novel and it works just as well as a graphic novel. What I love about the adaptation is how much more accessible the story is to a variety of readers. The illustrations suit the story perfectly, bringing this novel to life in a new way.

Juliet Takes a Breath was so good also! A great older teen graphic novel (I’ve never read this book either, but I can see why it got so much talk!)

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.

An amazingly empowering queer coming-of-age story that explores race and identity. This energizing story is paired with an amazing color palette befitting of our beautiful, queer, brown Latina. Author and Autist matched to perfection!
Thank you to #netgalley and #boomstudios

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Fantastic! Quick review linked below. Thanks for the review copy. If I'm behind (I know I'm behind) on other of your titles, please just know I've pretty much stopped with reviewing of ebooks for the time being because of eye issues. I would love to be on your print list so I can continue staying abreast of your titles for Hey YA, Read Harder, and Tailored Book Recommendations!

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I'm so glad I read the graphic novel for this story. It was fast paced and easy to read a long. I was so captivated by the art which made it even more enjoyable to continue reading. I love Juliet's coming of age story. Watching her grow, learn, and love herself was beautiful as a reader. I wish we would've known a bit more about how her relationship with her family progresses (especially with her mother and brother). I will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quick read.

I haven't read the novel this graphic novel is based on but, goddammit, this was so good! The art! The writing! Now I need to track down the actual novel because I'm in love!

Review copy provided by the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have not read the book Juliet Takes a Breath, but will after reading the graphic novel because I loved it! I would love to revisit Juliet's journey in it's entirety. Regarding Juliet, I loved her from the very first page. Her insecurities showed through making her so relatable yet she is unapologetic about being a determined, intelligent, highly capable, queer Puerto Rican womxn. I also adored all the love Juliet had for her family and the loved they showed her in return. Her mom struggled with understanding Juliet's sexuality, but she was willing to learn.
This book really captured my attention and hit an emotional chord with me because of it's take on the complexities of feminism. I was taken aback by Juliet's honesty in her opening letter. Where do POCs fit in feminism? Sisterhood is preached, but is this sisterhood is extended to Black and Brown folks? Are we really authentically included the conversation? This is examined throughout Juliet's experiences in Oregon with Harlowe, who, in my mind, is the antithesis of white feminists toxicity. It's so complex because this experience also leads to Juliet exploring who she truly is and being exposed to new experiences.

The illustrations were good overall. Her curves. Her curls. I loved it! I did find the colors itself to be too muted. I wanted something more vibrant especially towards the end to match Juliet's transformation. Also there was a quote by Juliet's cousin about "gender being heart and sex being a part" that did not sit right with me. I still think the graphic novel is worth exploring. Even as a 30 something Black women I was still touched and inspired by many of the themes in this graphic novel and Juliet's transformation. She developed a voice at 19 that I am still working on.

An absolutely beautiful graphic novel. This is the kind of book that needs to be published about the queer experience, especially that of WOC. It holds no punches about white women and their blame in a lot of the trouble that POC have. It mingles a coming of age story with a very real disappointment in our queer heroes when we see the cracks. It's real and it hurts but it's healthy and good. So well done.

To start, I haven't read the novel this is an adaption of yet, so I can't comment on how good of an adaption this is. Reading this definitely makes me want to read the novel to get more insight into the story; some parts did seem like they got rushed through, but not in a huge way, y'know? In a nutshell, Juliet lives in the Bronx and gets a summer internship with Harlowe Brisbane, the white feminist author of Juliet's new favorite book, "Raging Flower: Empowering Your Pussy by Empowering Your Mind." The night before she leaves for Portland, Oregon to start her internship, she comes out to her family, and receives mixed reactions- her grandmother offers unconditional love and support, some in her family say it's just a phase that will end when she finds a boyfriend, her mother doesn't want to accept it and locks herself in her room, refusing to see her daughter off the next day. When Juliet arrives in Portland and meets Harlowe, she finds Harlowe to be everything she expected, and settles into her work doing vaguely outlined research. Harlowe cracked me up- she's such a cliche, honestly, a New Age-y, look-at-me-I'm-so-groovy white feminist lesbian who is every stereotype all at once, and I recognized her type right away, pretty sure I've met her before lol! Juliet soon learns her mentor isn't so perfect, but finds solace with her new found family, as well as some of her own family. I'm leaving out a lot of plot stuff, there's a lot going on that makes this a good coming of age story, personal growth, finding oneself, good stuff like that. I don't like to say too much about what happens in books, it spoils the fun. The groovy New Age stuff with the characters in Portland gets a little woo, but again, I've met those people, some stereotypes are true, and that's not a bad thing in this case. As a white woman who is a feminist, I hope to every higher power I can think of that I'm never guilty of white feminism, and if you don't know what that is, google it and avoid it. The ending is satisfying, things do wrap up a little neatly, but sometimes that happens in life. The art is gorgeous and sweet, in the warm color palette seen on the cover throughout the book. Lots of inclusion, and some very important issues addressed.

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