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One thing I like about Minx is that they have two titles with Korean American protaganists.
That's two more then any books/comic books/popular T.V. shows/movies/you get the point had when I was a kid. And they're actually drawn to look Asian, more then I could say for friggin' Jubilee (I loved the X-Men cartoon when I was a tween) who was supposedly full blooded Chinese but had goddamn blue eyes. It was like there was something wrong with brown eyes :(
Thoughts on the Minx titles:
The Plain Janes: I thought some of the characters were cliche/two demionsinal. There's a Jane who's sporty, into drama, cliched nerd, and that mainly what makes their characters. There's also a mean, snobby cheerleader (cliche!) But I did like the fact that it protrays art as a wonderful means of expression.
Not a terrible read, but ultimately forgettable in my view.
Re-Gifters: Also somewhat cliche, ("bad boy" actually turns out to be not so bad)
I like the fact that the protagnist kicks the ass of a crush (who's trying to manipulate her) in a martial arts compitition instead of afalling for his manipulations and regretting it.
There's also a Korean/Hispanic romance, which is of personal interest to me because a Korean/Hispanic romance resulted in my neice and nephew.
Clubbing: turns very, very, cracktastic at the end. That's all I can say about it.
As Good As Lilly:
My personal favorite of all the Minx titles.
Grace is visited by her 8 year old self, 29 year old self, and 70 year old self on her 18th birthday. Craziness ensures.
Grace's 8 year self remains me of my 8 year self: pudgy, aware and insecure of it, yet can't resist the sweets.
The title only has a tiny bit to do with the actual story.
Also the fact that the father like SPAM (in fact he likes SPAM in general) in his kimchee soup amuses me for a reason I can't quite point my finger on.
That's two more then any books/comic books/popular T.V. shows/movies/you get the point had when I was a kid. And they're actually drawn to look Asian, more then I could say for friggin' Jubilee (I loved the X-Men cartoon when I was a tween) who was supposedly full blooded Chinese but had goddamn blue eyes. It was like there was something wrong with brown eyes :(
Thoughts on the Minx titles:
The Plain Janes: I thought some of the characters were cliche/two demionsinal. There's a Jane who's sporty, into drama, cliched nerd, and that mainly what makes their characters. There's also a mean, snobby cheerleader (cliche!) But I did like the fact that it protrays art as a wonderful means of expression.
Not a terrible read, but ultimately forgettable in my view.
Re-Gifters: Also somewhat cliche, ("bad boy" actually turns out to be not so bad)
I like the fact that the protagnist kicks the ass of a crush (who's trying to manipulate her) in a martial arts compitition instead of afalling for his manipulations and regretting it.
There's also a Korean/Hispanic romance, which is of personal interest to me because a Korean/Hispanic romance resulted in my neice and nephew.
Clubbing: turns very, very, cracktastic at the end. That's all I can say about it.
As Good As Lilly:
My personal favorite of all the Minx titles.
Grace is visited by her 8 year old self, 29 year old self, and 70 year old self on her 18th birthday. Craziness ensures.
Grace's 8 year self remains me of my 8 year self: pudgy, aware and insecure of it, yet can't resist the sweets.
The title only has a tiny bit to do with the actual story.
Also the fact that the father like SPAM (in fact he likes SPAM in general) in his kimchee soup amuses me for a reason I can't quite point my finger on.
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