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Dec 18, 2020
This book is one of the most well-known graphic novels, it has also won an award and for a good reason. This is another classic by Raina Telgemeier that brings me back to when I was younger. I, myself have a sister and I could see my sister and I a lot in these pages. Just like Raina and her sister Amara, we bicker a lot, so it was nice to see that I could relate to the book and I was glad to know that I wasn’t the only one with a complicated sisterhood. This book really has everything I want! Relatability, humour, and a heartwarming message. I like that the book has two different time periods both told from Raina’s perspective as the older sister. Additionally, one thing I love about graphic novels is the amazing graphics! These graphics in particular help tremendously to make the story more enjoyable and funnier, which is why I think they are essential to this book. Overall, this is a very well-made graphic novel that tells another true story of Raina (the author), and the way everything tied together makes me feel as if I was there experiencing the entire adventure! 5/5 @stardkdust07 of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board Sisters by Raina Telgemeier is a graphic novel which follows the book Smile based on the life of the author. It follows the main character Raina on a family road trip to Colorado as she tries to navigate her relationship with her younger sister Amara. I really enjoyed this book because as a sibling myself, I found that it was easy to relate to the characters and the overall story, which was really well written. From the beginning, their relationship wasn’t always perfect, but as you read further, the various experiences they’ve had together helps them have a stronger understanding of one another. One thing that could have been done better in the book in my opinion, are the transitions between Raina’s old memories and her current life. Some of them felt out of place in comparison to what was going on in the present day. Overall, this is a great read with a humorous and relatable storyline. I would recommend it to anyone over the age of ten and especially to those who have had experiences with siblings. @tressab of the Teen Review Board at the Hamilton Public Library