Thank you to Astra Publishing for letting me read this early.

This story was like a warm hug that I really needed. I wish this was published when I was a kid because alot of the themes that are discussed in the book. I related too. Definitely a must read if you need comfort,

An excellent addition to the gallery of tween/teen domestic titles like Raina Telgemeier's Drama, Svetlana Chmakova's Berrybrook Middle School series (Awkward, Brave, Crush, Enemies), and the romance oriented Baby Sitter's Club graphic novel adaptations (Logan Likes Mary Anne!, Boy-Crazy Stacy, et al).

Lola and Grace are curious about love, so they decide to investigate the student romances at their school and write their findings down in their 'Love Report'. Along the way, Lola goes through the experiences of a romantic relationship with classmate Noah, from crush to boyfriend to breakup. This is a sweet, low stakes read that nevertheless deals with issues of tween/teen romance, heartbreak, slut-shaming, objectification, in-group exclusions and bullying. The age of the characters/grade level does not appear to be explicitly stated, but it has a Middle School-ish feel, or early High School.

This is a title by French writing duo BeKa and Italian artist Maya, so there may be a few places where there are minor cultural differences from the American/Canadian books listed above. The first half was published in 2021 by Belgian publisher Dupris.

Maya, a former student of the European Manga Academy, illustrates in a clean manga-style that cleanly merges European comics emotional modeling and facial expression with Japanese manga style linework, lay-out, and color. The use of close-ups mid sequence for emotional impact, particularly for showing subtle emotional shifts is especially strong.

This is definitely going on my list for tween graphic novel readers' advisory for tweens looking for read-a-likes for the titles above.

The main characters in this book are lovely and adorable and deserve to be protected and loved. My goodness, what a good book!

I received a copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
"Love is in the air!" at this junior high, and best friends, Lola and Grace, want to know all about it. They create the Love Report, a journal analyzing and writing down all the love information at their school. From the mysterious popular girl who always hides away at lunch to the goth girl Adele, who's hiding some personal secrets of her own. Boys confuse them, and so does love, but with the help of the social gossiper at school, Lola and Grace can interpret the ups and downs of falling in love.
The Love Report is absolutely adorable. Sure, some topics were hard to connect with, but the art style really grasped me. I felt for Lola and Grace, from parents fighting all the time to crushing on the cute boy at school. With a pastel color scheme and beautifully drawn artwork, I liked how it was all set up. It's a time of growing up and having your first kiss, but all in all, connecting back with your best friend(s). Is there going to be a sequel?

What a sweet little book! The art is fantastic, especially the use of color and expression throughout. It also goes to show that relationships, in all forms, are fickle. Nicely done!

This was a cute story and I could definitely see it becoming popular as a graphic novel. I would recommend it to my young readers at the library.

"The Love Report" was adorable! I loved Grace and Lola's friendship and their relationship with the other girls in their school. It was a light and cute read, and I really enjoyed it. I can't wait for the next volumes!

This was a really good book about exploring the concept of romance and love for tweens. I like how the book covered the highs and lows of romance, from divorce to consent to first dates.

Observe, study, and analyze; the mystery of love.

Grace and Lola wants to find out the mystery that is love, and starts to interview different people at their school. But their personal life gets messy, and what happens when they both hide secrets from each other?

A relatable graphic novel about young love and messy home life. I felt for both Grace and Lola’s situations, and to not spoil anything, I’m really happy about the way it was resolved. It was heart breaking to read about what they were going through, coming from a place where I can understand both their pain—and it felt so real as well—it felt like I was put back in my own situation(s) and even though it’s been a while, the pain is still there. As young as they are, the experience will permanently be there.

The thing that I didn’t like was how many grammar mistakes there was. I am Norwegian, so English is not my first language, but there were obvious mistakes which were annoying reading. But overall, it didn’t affect my experience that much. I also really liked the art style, and want to read more from the author and the illustrator!

I’d recommend this to young readers from middle grade and up, and readers who likes to read graphic novels/comic books.

Happy reading!♥️

I got this book for free from netgalley.com in exchange for an honest review.

NetGalley ARC Educator 550974

A wonderful story about the nuances of love, friendship, support and relationships. Though told from a middle schooler's point of view, the stories resonate for all ages. A must read for schools and families.

Thank you NetGalley and Astra Publishing House for a copy of The Love Report!

Grace and Lola are best friends in middle school that are looking to understand love. They create a notebook where they write down what they learn along the way.

This has two volumes of a graphic novel. I thought the art style was beautiful, especially the coloring of the illustrations. I thought the story was cute and I liked seeing Grace and Lola learn about themselves and others. I think there were some good lessons about how we perceive and treat others.

I would like to being by thanking Astra Publishing House/Hippo Park for the ARC of 'The Love Report'. Review contains minor spoilers re: content, but does not mention character names in relation to those topics.

A touching and beautifully illustrated middle grade graphic novel that's sure to be a hit with its audience, 'The Love Report' captures the different kinds of relationships and love we see day to day. Lola and Grace's friendship is delightful and honest, and the connections they make as they pursue the meaning of love are not to be missed. The novel handles more mature topics with the same finesse as it handles it's first crushes and kisses. It touches on topics of consent, divorce, first love, single parenthood, friendship, how people view you, etc and none of it feels out of place. It also does an excellent job of showing how strong the bonds of female friendship are, and how it feels to be a preteen/teen girl navigating love in a chaotic world.

BeKa and Maya's first GN is a delight, and I am excited to see more from them, and learn how Grace and Lola's Love Report ends.

This was very sweet, and will hit home for many young teens that are confused about crushes and love and all the intricacies. Honestly, I was very glad at Lola telling off Noah at the end, 100% deserved. The friendships were really the highlight of this graphic novel for me though. I often get asked at work for early teen books that have friendship as a main theme but without it being catty. Lola and Grace were sweet but realistic, and the issues they deal with within their friendship and outside of it were very poignant.

Adele was a character that really came out of left field and partially stole the show. I think she did a good job of taking these girls under her wing, but her story was another one that was heartbreaking to read. Felicity was another favourite, I love a character that thinks critically about why people like them and if they truly know them. Definitely more than a bimbo. I'd highly recommend this for about 12-15 year olds, but it could resonate with older teens too. Also, a huge shout out to Lola's mum at the end.

"The Love Report" by BéKa and Maya is a heartwarming journey into the world of middle-grade relationships and friendships. Through engaging storytelling and expressive illustrations, the book navigates the ups and downs of young characters' experiences with emotions and connections. BéKa and Maya's collaboration brings the characters to life, making their emotions relatable and genuine. This graphic novel is a charming exploration of growing up, making friends, and understanding the complexities of love. "The Love Report" is a must-read for young readers, offering them an entertaining and insightful glimpse into the world of middle school relationships and emotions.

Stunning and so adorable. I almost cried during this book because I couldn’t handle the cuteness. Thanks so much for the arc. It was a wonderful read.