anakuroma's review
4.0
3.5 rounded to 4
TW: prejudice, discrimination, bullying, misgendering, trauma
TW: prejudice, discrimination, bullying, misgendering, trauma
i_will_papercut_a_bish's review against another edition
5.0
Set in a post-war society where utopic ideals are juxtaposed with echoes of bigotry, The Mutantsitters Club captures the same diversity and punk energy as Whitby's original YA series, combined with a softer voice and hilarious middle grade hijinx. With complex worldbuilding and energetic plot, Whitby trailblazes themes of community, bravery, and identity through the eyes of a non-mutant nonbinary main character living in a world of supernaturally gifted peers. The young mutants in your life will enjoy this heartfelt romp!
justinepucellawinans's review against another edition
5.0
THE MUTANTSITTERS CLUB is an absolute joy to read. It has action, amazing characters, incredible representation, and is such a fun time. The voice is so strong, and Effie is a wonderful (perhaps unlikely) hero and protagonist that is impossible not to like. I was laughing (especially with the amazing chapter titles), I was at the edge of my seat, and I became an instant fan of the Mutantverse and all the distinct and delightful characters involved.
I absolutely recommend, and will forever talk about my faves (and book children), Willow and Soo-yeon. A great MG book that works as a standalone, but will also likely have to ready to read everything else S.J. Whitby writes!
I absolutely recommend, and will forever talk about my faves (and book children), Willow and Soo-yeon. A great MG book that works as a standalone, but will also likely have to ready to read everything else S.J. Whitby writes!
robinlikesreading's review against another edition
5.0
The latest book in the Cute Mutants universe and it was so good!! From all of the 'spin-offs' set in this universe, it's my favorite so far. The friendship between the characters is so cute, the queer rep is amazing (as usual) and the villain was so dangerous.
A must read for everyone who's a fan of the Cute Mutants books!!
A must read for everyone who's a fan of the Cute Mutants books!!
nerdydreamer107's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
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
4.75
inkstainedcloud's review
4.0
The Mutantsitters Club is a spin-off of the Cute Mutants series, and takes place after the events of Volume 5. However, this is probably the book that suits itself the best to being read without having read the previous ones, because of the switch in perspective to different characters and the established context.
It's also a middlegrade book as opposed to the original series. Not having read many books within in this age category I can't really judge how well it fits, but i would definitely recommend reading over the included content warnings at the beginning.
Now to what i liked and didn't like (as much) about the book:
+New characters, with their own relationship dynamics and personalities
+New superpowers being explored
+The overall theme of belonging and fitting in
-Still a focus around the original crew shining through
~The characters read a little younger than the established 14? (this could be a me thing tho)
It's also a middlegrade book as opposed to the original series. Not having read many books within in this age category I can't really judge how well it fits, but i would definitely recommend reading over the included content warnings at the beginning.
Now to what i liked and didn't like (as much) about the book:
+New characters, with their own relationship dynamics and personalities
+New superpowers being explored
+The overall theme of belonging and fitting in
-Still a focus around the original crew shining through
~The characters read a little younger than the established 14? (this could be a me thing tho)
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