 | Great cool ranch Dorito in the sky Author: Galarza, Josh | |
| Price: $14.99 | ||
Summary:
Fueling all his anxieties into his comic book series, Brett must face the painful truths of his real life and his escalating eating disorder when someone posts his journal--and his deepest insecurities--online.
| Accelerated Reader Information: Interest Level: MG+ Reading Level: 6.00 Points: 14.0 Quiz: 552862 |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (06/01/24)
School Library Journal (+) (11/15/24)
Booklist (06/01/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 06/01/2024 Brett copes with his adoptive mother's terminal cancer by hiding his original comics in school library books in the dead of night as well as in less healthy ways: excessive underage drinking, impulsive snack stealing, and fast-food binge eating. When pages from his journal are leaked on social media, Brett is uncomfortably on the receiving end of an outpouring of pity from his classmates. It's only when his fat classmate Mallory enters the game that Brett starts to use the resources around him to pull himself out of his self-destructive spiral. Although Mallory is gay, her character veers close to serving as the archetypal quirky girl intended to fix the male character's problems, which is uncomfortable when viewed alongside the intense amount of misogyny from Brett's internal narrative. Despite this, the rich, emotional relationships Brett has with other male characters and the open, honest depiction of mental health remain incredibly important. Ultimately, this is a heartfelt debut that may miss the mark with a modern audience. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
