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Stars in Their Eyes was beyond adorable!
The MCs are younger (14 & 15), and are representing so much.
- Non Binary
- Bisexual
- Chronic Pain
- Missing Limb
Just to name a few! The romance was so sweet. Ollie and Maisie hit it off almost instantly, it was too cute.

The illustrations are absolutely beautiful! The colors really pop and lends that classic comic feel.
The chapter [title] photos were some of my favorites. They give a sense of what the chapter is going to contain.

The pop-fest/comic convention was fun. The author/illustrator accurately portrayed how hectic and overwhelming those events can be. The not so subtle references to popular fantasy/sci-fi media were fun.

I loved that the parents had a prominent roll in this graphic novel, and that they support their children 1000% percent. The parents (Jo and Joe) were hilarious. They added a nice amount of comedic relief when the story was getting too heavy.

I found the dialogue a bit lacking, but I feel like perhaps that is a common theme when reading books aimed for young teens.
The message about the importance of representation in media is also a much-needed one and this book is a great addition for disabled, queer teen readers.