cozybec's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.0
Annie is antisocial and kind of an outcast, but when she learns she has to add in an extracurricular to get scholarships for college, she's forced into trying out for the school's cheerleading team. Bebe is used to being in the spotlight, as much as she absolutely hates it, and everyone is constantly waiting for her to misstep or fall out of line just so they can blame it on her recent transition. When Annie and Bebe reconnect, both girls discover their own voices.
This was such a cute graphic novel! I picked it up on a whim because it was on KU and had a blast tapping through it. I loved the art and the fat representation, there was SO much diversity between bodies, skin color, and sexuality. I thought the plotline was adorable, though a little rushed, but it's definitely a cute graphic novel that deserves its place on the YA shelves.
Content warnings: Transphobia, Sexual harassment, Fatphobia, Body shaming
This was such a cute graphic novel! I picked it up on a whim because it was on KU and had a blast tapping through it. I loved the art and the fat representation, there was SO much diversity between bodies, skin color, and sexuality. I thought the plotline was adorable, though a little rushed, but it's definitely a cute graphic novel that deserves its place on the YA shelves.
Content warnings: Transphobia, Sexual harassment, Fatphobia, Body shaming
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Fatphobia, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Body shaming
morgan_the_moth's review
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Transphobia, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Body shaming
cozycritiques's review
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
”Seeing you go first let me know I could do it, too!”
- Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms
Tropes: Sports (Cheerleading), Friends to Enemies to Lovers, Friends to Lovers
Representation: Trans MC, Lesbian MC, Plus-size
CW: Transphobia, Fatphobia, Sexual Harassment
Cheer Up was short and sweet, but with a powerful message. I loved the growth that Bebe and Annie went through—Bebe as she become more comfortable with her identity and Annie as she opened up and learned to let others support her.
- Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms
Tropes: Sports (Cheerleading), Friends to Enemies to Lovers, Friends to Lovers
Representation: Trans MC, Lesbian MC, Plus-size
CW: Transphobia, Fatphobia, Sexual Harassment
Cheer Up was short and sweet, but with a powerful message. I loved the growth that Bebe and Annie went through—Bebe as she become more comfortable with her identity and Annie as she opened up and learned to let others support her.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Fatphobia
growintogardens's review
hopeful
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Body shaming and Sexual harassment
Minor: Fatphobia and Violence
chaleyah's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Stalking
Moderate: Fatphobia
nightivy's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking and Transphobia
Moderate: Fatphobia
tangleroot_eli's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
The pacing feels rushed, and every conflict resolves too easily and neatly for believability. But more importantly, this is a sweet, gentle story, and I genuinely cared about all the characters and wish Frasier had given us more time with them. (Except Jonah. Goodbye, Jonah.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Emotional abuse, and Dysphoria
Minor: Fatphobia
lauracollins096's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Fatphobia
Moderate: Body shaming and Bullying
Minor: Emotional abuse
nikspandya's review
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.5
Hey I love this is was so perfect and wholesome 🥲
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia
Minor: Sexual harassment and Fatphobia
ashylibrarian's review
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
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
4.25
Such a good story! The characters are funny, powerful, and inspiring. The blossoming relationships were fun to watch and the character growth throughout was inspirational. This is one will absolutely be recommending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Sexual harassment, Bullying, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Body shaming