Valentine

Valentine #4

by Vanyda

In Book 4, Valentine finishes her first year of high school. As she does, she becomes more and more sure of herself. Her views of society take a turn for the critical, and she develops a greater willingness to branch out from her tight-knit group of friends. This new independent spirit motivates her to begin publishing a fanzine with Yamina. Meanwhile, Juliette and Melvin prepare for a break-dancing competition. And on the boy front, things are as complicated as ever: Felix is still just a "good friend," and Baptiste is flirting up a storm...

Genres: Graphic Novels, France, Young Adult, Bande Dessinée, Comics

98 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 17, 2014

Reviews

[Bill Coffin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a review for all six volumes of Valentine by Vandya, as I read all six in one go, and the story is so slice-of-life and outside of any typical plot structures that each volume really blends into the other. The story is that of Valentine, a French teenager who is going through the typical difficulties that come with transitioning through adolescence. There's self-doubt, romantic longing, peer pressure, developing identity, changing friends...all that. But the way it plays out so softly and so gradually, this almost feels like a kind of documentary where we're watching the evolution of a young woman without any major forced dramas. It's all just...life. The artwork is terrific for this - manga-inspired with great use of angle, frames and color. But know this: by the time you get to the end, don't expect a major resolution of anything. Life just continues on for the characters, as it had been going on before we began reading about them. That's the point here. And the enjoyment isn't in seeing everyone's story tie off in a bow - it doesn't - but in sharing their reality for a while. Terrific stuff.

[Kris · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book now that I read it reminds me of “Ginny and Georgia”. The mc is not rude and condescending towards her mom. But she do have a lot of “romantic” interest. Also, it might just me but why are the characters act like they’re in college already?!? One night stands, drinking, and parties. It just feels unrealistic but I guess this is true for other people. It’s still okay not the best but I’m still invested. Also, I’ve never seen an Asian parent who weren’t strict. The MC clearly doesn’t care about her education and her mom kinda lets her do whatever she wants. It must be nice lol

[Hamisoitil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Allez, on continue sur la lancée avec Valentine et ses ami(e)s, et j'adore toujours autant. Ravie de les voir évoluer au lycée... Cette fois-ci, l'auteur a rajouté un "bref" sujet qu'est la discrimination et c'était très intéressant de les voir, pour certains, prendre conscience, débattre sur ce problème. On va dire que ce tome-ci est un chouia plus mature que les précédents tomes. Je recommande !

[Kai Charles(Fiction State Of Mind) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Valentine continues to struggle with her social group and her crushes.

[Kelly]

Best book ever

This is the best book ever. Great series. I highly recommend! I am so in feeling with this man sjks

[Sadie-Jane Huff · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 72 of 200 ~ 2023

Getting a bit more interesting… Val gets more interesting and starts to grow a pair.

Her new guy friend is not just weird but creepy as shit.

Shudders...

[Guéno · Rating 5 out of 5]

Je n'avais plus trop de souvenirs de ce tome alors que c'est pour l'instant mon préféré. Je le trouve très réaliste dans la façon dont les relations entre les personnages sont représentées.