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Sabrina I agree with the middle grade and up rating BUT there was a scene that scarred me (a highschooler) for a while in the Cinderella part that involves ca…moreI agree with the middle grade and up rating BUT there was a scene that scarred me (a highschooler) for a while in the Cinderella part that involves cannibalism and some bloody images but other than those few pages it's ok.(less)

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How does it relate to the Queer community?

Vulture The story itself is about the main character, Tíên, struggling to figure out how to come out to his family about being gay. The comic does a wonderful…moreThe story itself is about the main character, Tíên, struggling to figure out how to come out to his family about being gay. The comic does a wonderful job of showing the difficulties that queer people go through not only in realizing who they are, but in how to communicate that to the people you care about, all while a large part of the world tells us that we are “wrong”.(less)

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Would this book be too young for high schoolers?

Nadine in NY Jones Some high schoolers might think it's "too young" for them, but if they give it a chance they'll realize that this story is deep and full of layers and…moreSome high schoolers might think it's "too young" for them, but if they give it a chance they'll realize that this story is deep and full of layers and nuance.(less)

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I am a school librarian. Can someone please tell me if there is any foul language or sexual content that I should be aware of? Thank you.

Lisa Kimberly Teacher here. This is an appropriate middle grade/intermediate and up title. Our state even had it up for an award in the middle grade category when i…moreTeacher here. This is an appropriate middle grade/intermediate and up title. Our state even had it up for an award in the middle grade category when it was first released. No language or sexual situations at all. Phenomenal message and stunning art!(less)

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