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A review by mrsclappreads
Pillow Talk by Stephanie Cooke
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
As a wrestling fan since the 80s, this story really spoke to me. Watching the shy girl find her confidence through pillow wrestling was awesome. The Pillow Fight Federation (PFF) took the sexy out of pillow fighting, which I'd heard of but never really thought about until now. It's made me want to join a league myself. The book's message of body positivity and the struggles women face, like balancing multiple jobs and education, hit home. The strong friendship and diversity in the characters added depth, and the graphic novel format made it feel like I was watching a movie. There were moments, like when the main character doubts herself, that really resonated with me. Plus, being set in Toronto with street names I recognize added a nice touch of nostalgia. I think this book would be perfect for teens at my school.