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The Avant-Guards, Vol. 1 by Carly Usdin

brianna_4pawsandabook's review against another edition

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4.0

Book 4 completed for the contemporaryathon

craftingcatlady's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced

4.5

A sapphic YA graphic novel introduces us to Charlie, who just transferred schools, and Liv, a bubbly and somewhat pushy girl who is trying to form a basketball league at the school. Liv pursues Charlie into joining the team so the league can exist. Charlie and Liv’s friendship blossoms, and at the end maybe it will blossom in to something more. We have a cast of characters that are diverse. Included are trans characters and non-binary characters. We also have some disability rep: Charlie has panic attacks and anxiety. 

Overall, I enjoyed this volume that contains issues 1-4. It set up the overarching plot, introduced us to characters, and was a joy to read. 

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a_wilz's review against another edition

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adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

thereadingwren's review against another edition

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5.0

5/5

This was so damn good!! I love the characters and the art. The feel of this graphic novel is so light-hearted and fun and full of cute moments with adorable human beings. I love it all.

hereistheend's review against another edition

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5.0

4.5/5
I've been waiting on this one all year and am not disappointed. In short, will Liv get her dream college basketball team and her crush?

ellamints's review against another edition

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3.0

2.5 stars

idk why i thought i’d like a graphic novel about basketball so here we are

mg_libros's review against another edition

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4.0

115/2021 Primer volumen de una nueva saga, esta vez son chicas que juegan al baloncesto en la universidad.

No avanza mucho en la trama porque es un tomito de presentación de personajes, ellas me han caído bien y el dibujo me ha gustado, así que seguiré leyendo.

jennjames's review against another edition

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5.0

Loved it!!

hellokitty's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

trad_carbaes's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0