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Forest Hills Bootleg Society
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November 10, 2022
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Four friends set up their own pirated dvd business of anime movies, selling to the boys, the popular kids, and others at their respective schools. As business booms, friendships implode while the girls battle new relationships, secret crushes, right from wrong, and who they want to be in the world.

I loved the artwork and how the girls bonded over their mutual love of anime films. I wish the book was longer and hope there's more to come as the ending doesn't provide a lot of resolution, though t
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Jess Witkins
Oct 23, 2022 rated it liked it
Awesome illustrations, interesting setup, characters I cared about. The ending went pretty heavy and sad though. I hope there’s a sequel. Otherwise, this one’s a little gloomy.

True to teenage years though and how growing up and being comfortable in who you are can be long learning lessons for most of us. Even with the open ending and the emotional toll, I’m still rooting for these girls.
Emily Riley
Sep 30, 2022 marked it as to-read