This One Summer

I really loved this. The art is beautiful and the story is poignant. I think it works for adults, definitely, but I also think that many teens will enjoy it–they have the self-awareness to look back and remember what it was like when you and your friends started changing, and what it's like when you learn family secrets. It's not action-packed or anything, but I think it will suit a certain brand of introspective teen just right.There is some strong/sexual language–mostly in the context of the two protagonists being uncomfortable hearing it or trying to understand what it means, but still it is there. I was going to booktalk it to junior high kids and then on second thought decided against it on the grounds of not wanting some parent to flip through it and see kids talking about sluts getting pregnant and such. But I think that the way it's presented is very true to life and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it on a smaller scale.I think it's a good readalike to maybe like Judy Blume and [b:Mermaid in Chelsea Creek 16129217 Mermaid in Chelsea Creek Michelle Tea https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1358992756s/16129217.jpg 21954157]? For just that painful coming of age type thing, centered around friendship and not romance. Cool.