sammieelynn's review
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lberestecki's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
missprint_'s review
3.0
Cute and unfailingly positive story about a girl with cerebral palsy who needs to rest and find “super seats” when she needs a break. Valuable story about how important it is to listen to your body and rest when you need it.
pib003's review
5.0
I love that Sam's story gets to be told! So often, books that center on people with marginalized identities don't even tell a story, they just explain that person to the reader. I find it really othering and also limiting. No one person can represent everyone with a shared identity! Through this book, I got to know Sam as she would define herself :)
amelias's review
emotional
informative
reflective
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? No
5.0
jkribbit's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
So excited to find a book with a disabled character and that normalizes disability and the need to rest! Sweet story of friendship and acceptance.
lirael's review
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
bluenicorn's review
3.0
I liked the idea here; the main character is adorable, and has a loving network of family and friends. She needs to rest sometimes, and that is totally fine. The title and the idea of the seats was kind of the weakest link for me; like, it would have been fine and cute to just be about a girl and her friends and the various places they sit when she needs to. Love the representation and feel like it's still a good addition to a library and a conversation starter. Just not as sold on the story.
readingthroughtheages's review
4.0
I always like when a disability is incorporated into the story, but not the main focus. Young Sam is going school shopping with her friends and mom, but because she has cerebral palsy, her legs get tired and she needs help from some Super Seats! Sam has so much fun shopping and getting new things with her friends, but eventually needs some help from her Super Seat!