Language: G (5 swears, 0 ‘f’); Mature Content: PG (various teen gender & sexual identities mentioned, two characters kiss on page); Violence: PG (verbal threats, bullying, gaslighting, and destruction of private property at a party gone awry).
BUYING ADVISORY: MS, HS – ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
Senior cheer captain Leah is planning on stepping down as leader of the pom squad to better focus on her future. She has to decide which member of the pom team is the best fit for her replacement. But things don’t go according to plan, and the future of the pom team is uncertain unless Leah can recover her broken relationships and her own sense of self.
This graphic novel is a queer light fantasy teen drama retelling of Shakespeare’s King Lear. It’s helpful to know the original plot, but not necessary for enjoying this version. King Lear is not my favorite Shakespearean drama, so I was interested to see how the authors were not only going to incorporate the original storyline, but also make the stakes feel real for teenagers. There aren’t many teens that identify with an old delusional king character, but by golly, they did it for this book. The novel features a diverse cast, with characters showcasing gender and sexuality across the LGBTQIA spectrum and representing various races.
Kiera Beddes, ELA teacher, #bookswithbeddes
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