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greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Sexual harassment, and Dysphoria
albyscout's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
3.0
I had high hopes for this book, I saw a couple page preview and fell in love with the idea. However this is far from a middle grade novel. Some topics I realize some kids deal with at an earlier age than others however it shouldn't be promoted in a graphic novel without explanation to back it up. Topics such as: fat shaming, menstruation, "poppy your cherry", sexualizing a 12 year old, bullying. I do feel like in a novel where you can further explain on these topics it would work, but in a graphic novel it was brushed over. I did like learning about horse terms.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
lessonplansandlace's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Body shaming and Sexual harassment
destdest's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
CW: sexual harassment, fat jokes, dieting
I don’t know too much about horses or equestrian riding, save for Sonic and Mario at the Olympic Games, so I enjoyed learning about it in an engaging way.
I thought Kate’s narrative read very believable. Now, she isn’t perfect or polished – Kate’s not like other girls, she’s only concerned with her weight because others are and it leads her to Body Balancers (Weight Watchers); she notices thin girls have a vastly different experience than her, she’s bullied by the mean girls at school, and feels slightly jealous of her bestfriend Becky.
Some may be put off by it, but I think this is relatable and realistic to many middle-schoolers, who may not be mature or aware. A lot of the youth today are more conscious and knowledgeable, but they may/will be ignorant at some points.
My heart… when Kate finally broke down from her brother and his friends picking at her weight and being overall gross. ;__; Those remarks hurt, and I felt Kate’s frustration. I also want to sayI was surprised that Kate and Becky never had a falling out. usually, in these MG stories it's inevitable.
Overall, not bad!
I don’t know too much about horses or equestrian riding, save for Sonic and Mario at the Olympic Games, so I enjoyed learning about it in an engaging way.
I thought Kate’s narrative read very believable. Now, she isn’t perfect or polished – Kate’s not like other girls, she’s only concerned with her weight because others are and it leads her to Body Balancers (Weight Watchers); she notices thin girls have a vastly different experience than her, she’s bullied by the mean girls at school, and feels slightly jealous of her bestfriend Becky.
Some may be put off by it, but I think this is relatable and realistic to many middle-schoolers, who may not be mature or aware. A lot of the youth today are more conscious and knowledgeable, but they may/will be ignorant at some points.
My heart… when Kate finally broke down from her brother and his friends picking at her weight and being overall gross. ;__; Those remarks hurt, and I felt Kate’s frustration. I also want to say
Overall, not bad!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Sexual harassment
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