Boop Morgan

ADORED this book. The art is simple yet beautiful and super aesthetic, and the comedy was surprisingly funny (I'm a AP English high school student and definitely not the main age demographic for this book. But I still chuckle whenever I reread it). I also may be biased, as I'm a total theater brat and I was exactly like Jacky when I was in middle school. My only real complaint is the moments that try to handle more "bummer" topics. Not to say the book did awful; I've seen MUCH worse. But it seemed shoehorned in to add a little "aww" to the pretty simple and straightforward story without consideration for pacing or tone. But otherwise, I think the book is a really fun read if someone has a few hours to spare!

Favorite book I've read, and I'm a AP English student and about to graduate high school. The book was really funny and also legitimately made me cry. I feel many media, especially those for younger audiences, have difficulty making an audience laugh while also having sincere moments. Not to say NO book/movie/show can't do it, it's just difficult. Another book I love is Jacky Ha-Ha: My Life is a Joke (coming to think of it, I think I just enjoy middle school books haha). The book is super funny and I adore the art, but the "sad moments" seem shoehorned in without much care for the pacing or tone. But Henrietta's story feels much more carefully crafted and painfully relatable. 10/10 would recommend this book, even if you're not the target age demographic.