nerdysread's review
emotional
informative
lighthearted
slow-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
5.0
Such a beautiful and emotional read. I read it in a library and tear up in public. The drawing are as beautiful as the story. The characters are great and Marlene is such a good MCÂ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Racism
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
thislibrarianisreading's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
cloudsxxx's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Frizzy was the best book for me! I love the art because of the realistic hair and how they drew the movements. I love how Marlene and her aunt had fun together🙂.Â
allibrooks's review against another edition
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
brianareads's review
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
bookbuyingwithkatie's review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
afro8921's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
Self-love as a vehicle to change your own perception of yourself is only one of the interesting story lines in this graphic novel. I really loved the character development and the friendships in this story.Â
amadams's review
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
4.5
A real good book to start the Hair Talk convo with kids. I could really relate to the salon struggle, though we had our hair permed rip. I wanted to punt the child bullies and clock most of the adults in this, but thats to say they did a great job showing how ingrained colorism, texturism and anti-blackness is in certain cultures/ society as a whole. This would’ve been crazy insightful if this was out when I was younger.
theinkwyrm's review
5.0
4.5 stars
A super cute juvenile graphic novel. It gets a little bit heavy-handed at the end with the message, but it’s for children so it’s kind of to be expected.
A super cute juvenile graphic novel. It gets a little bit heavy-handed at the end with the message, but it’s for children so it’s kind of to be expected.