Castellucci, Cecil. Don’t Cosplay with My Heart, 273 pgs.
Scholastic Press (Scholastic Inc.), 2017. Language – PG (5 swears, 0 “f”),
Mature Content – PG13; Violence – PG;
Nerds come from all fandoms and passions imaginable, and
Edan is a Team Tomorrow nerd—mostly focusing on the antihero Gargantua. Edan
draws strength from Gargantua’s character and from the similar situations they
face when Edan’s life starts falling apart and she struggles to find the will
to keep moving forward. While Gargantua and cosplaying cannot undo the mistakes
Edan’s father has made or the mistakes that Edan herself makes, the idea of
being able to be powerful and confident like Gargantua gives Edan hope.
Edan’s voice comes across very clearly and relatably
throughout the book, and I especially love that she, as the narrator,
continually makes references to Team Tomorrow for the reader alone to hear. My
nerdy sister makes similar asides all the time, and this real element of Edan
helps readers come to understand Edan’s obsession with Team Tomorrow and the
relevance of Gargantua in her life. Castellucci also does a great job
highlighting the reason we become passionate about books, movies, shows,
comics, and anything else: we find parallels of ourselves and make connections
with characters (and other fans) that help life make sense. Warning: nerdy
jargon is used frequently; googling the references is a fun addition to the
story but not necessary.
HS – ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen
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