By: Barry Lyga
RPLTG - July
Fanboy has never had it good, but lately his sophomore year is turning out to be its own special hell. The bullies have made him their favorite target, his best (and only) friend seems headed for the dark side (sports and popularity), and his pregnant mother and the step-fascist are eagerly awaiting the birth of the alien life form known as Fanboy's new little brother or sister.
Fanboy, though, has a secret: a graphic novel he's been working on without telling anyone, a graphic novel that he is convinced will lead to publication, fame, and--most important of all--a way out of the crappy little town he lives in and all the people that make it hell for him.
When Fanboy meets Kyra, a.k.a. Goth Girl, he finds an outrageous, cynical girl who shares his love of comics as well as his hatred for jocks and bullies. Fanboy can't resist someone who actually seems to understand him, and soon he finds himself willing to heed her advice--to ignore or crush anyone who stands in his way.
(Review taken from amazon.com)
Violence: PG-13, Fanboy deals with punches from bullies, and Kyra SPOLIER (highlight if you want to see it) tries to commit suicide before the book begins, but it is mentioned throughout the novel
Rating: 3.5/5
Language: PG-13, though the words aren't used that often if I remember correctly
Sexual Content: R, Kyra flashes two people, and the boys mention having sex quite often
This was a pretty good book, but the genre, its never been one of my favorites. The plot, I felt, missed a few key points, that made me confused a bit, but I can't reveal for spoiler problems. And Goth Girl/Kyra, I just didn't like her personality, I understood what she went through, but did she need to act like that? But anyways, the sequel is out, and I'm not quite sure if I'll read it or not. But we will see as the summer moves along
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