hedyharper's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
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
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, and Racism
avisreadsandreads's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
amesnotamy's review
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
lilybearillini3's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I've really enjoyed this series! I am impressed at how Craft has been able to explain different forms of racism and capture what being a POC in the U.S. feels like. The story has multiple layers while still being understandable by young readers. That's the reality of being a tween/teen, juggling all of these aspects of life while trying to figure out who you are. It's even harder when you're looked at differently.
I also appreciate the funny moments, word puns, and pop culture references. I think it makes it a good read for middle grade and up.
I also appreciate the funny moments, word puns, and pop culture references. I think it makes it a good read for middle grade and up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Bullying, Xenophobia, and Classism
mnerd63's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Xenophobia
mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
Moderate: Bullying
robinks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
A great follow-up to New Kid! Starts to talk about some heavy topics but in a light-hearted, easy-to-understand way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
naomiysl's review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
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
4.0
A worthy sequel to New Kid, a bit more on the heartwarming side by the end than the first book, which I appreciate. How does Jerry Craft fit in SO MUCH cringe? How does he do it? At times it's equivalent to a particularly intense episode of The Office, for cringe content.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
pucksandpaperbacks's review
challenging
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
A great sequel to New Kid! It was similar to New Kid in the sense of still seeing the racism Jordan and Drew deal with at their school. We follow Jordan's friend, Drew but I liked seeing Jordan, Drew, and Liam's lives and how the boys grew closer in their friendship and learned about their differences. It also teaches the lesson of money doesn't buy happiness.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Microagressionsekmoore11's review
funny
informative
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism