Honor Girl
Honor Girl
Nonfiction | Graphic Novel/Book | YA | Published in 2015
Book Brief
267
Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction
Kentucky • 2000s
2015
YA
14-18 years
Super Short Summary
In her young adult graphic memoir, Honor Girl, Maggie Thrash chronicles her first encounter with romance at the all-girls summer program, Camp Bellflower. The book takes place in the early 2000s when Thrash is 15 years old. She is a veteran of Camp Bellflower, a strange but welcoming haven for girls in the heart of Appalachian Kentucky. However, things become difficult when Thrash develops an unexpected crush on an older girl and has to reckon with her own sexuality, the acceptance of her friends, and the knowledge that nothing will be the same after this summer.
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
10,924 ratings
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Review Roundup
Maggie Thrash's graphic memoir, Honor Girl, poignantly captures the confusion of teenage love and queer identity in a conservative summer camp setting. While praised for its honest, relatable narrative and evocative illustrations, some critics note a lack of depth in character development and plot. Overall, it's a heartfelt exploration of youthful self-discovery.
Who Should Read Honor Girl?
Readers who enjoy introspective coming-of-age stories, such as Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume or Fun Home by Alison Bechdel, will find Honor Girl compelling. The memoir's exploration of self-discovery, first love, and summer camp life is ideal for young adults and those who appreciate graphic novels on personal growth.
10,924 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
267
Graphic Novel/Book • Nonfiction
Kentucky • 2000s
2015
YA
14-18 years
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