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krispy_reading's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
5.0
Not only did the author and illustrator do a great job, but so did the editors and colourists. Every chapter has a different colour palette. Different timelines have different illustration styles. Every chapter starts with a wonderful watercolour piece and ends with a cute doodle.
The first four chapters follow each friend & their perspective with the last chapter being group dynamic.
Some heavy topics of mental health and elderly care (see content warnings if necessary).
I really enjoyed the Nisha’s and Davene’s chapters. The panel work of the group chat was well done. The attention to detail was incredible; ALL the steps of hair care and hygiene rituals were shown.
The book had my immediate attention as soon as I saw the keys in the knuckles on page 3.
The first four chapters follow each friend & their perspective with the last chapter being group dynamic.
Some heavy topics of mental health and elderly care (see content warnings if necessary).
I really enjoyed the Nisha’s and Davene’s chapters. The panel work of the group chat was well done. The attention to detail was incredible; ALL the steps of hair care and hygiene rituals were shown.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Dementia
trayslays's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Toxic relationship, and Dementia
Minor: Sexual content
stardustdreamer's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Sexual content
Minor: Toxic relationship, Dementia, Stalking, and Sexual harassment
nirellis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
God this was beautiful. The illustrations and colour choices were perfect and the storyline was very well thought out. The way their stories came together and connected through something as (kinda) simple as hair was so fun to see. I am a fellow owner of curly hair and though my hair is different from their hair it was still so fun to see the similarities in haircare and hair rituals. The love poured into this graphic novel was truly touching, I’d love a whole collection of these girls and their lives (and their hair)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Dementia
joisaddler's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Toxic relationship
lizziaha's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Fun little read ♥️
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism
Minor: Homophobia and Toxic relationship
yvonna_reads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness and Toxic relationship
booksdogsandcoffee's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.5
This book shows the detail and care that goes into black and brown hair care. Along with a wonderful story about the daily lives of four friends through their ups and downs in life. Their heartaches, depression, and joy. This graphic novel was an absolute must read for everyone
Cw
Depression
Mild sexual content
Toxic relationship
Biphobia
Cw
Depression
Mild sexual content
Toxic relationship
Biphobia
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship
Minor: Biphobia and Sexual content
luciameetsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I LOVE THIS FRIENDSHIP SO MUCH
this tiny graphic novel made me feel so much and i'm so glad i picked it up.
all of these girls are so unique and so true to themselves. i really feel like i know them even though i only read less than 200 pages of their story.
there is one of them that is actually dealing with depression and it was so well depicted in her thoughts, her speech with her friends, even on the drawing. i had to take a second and breath because it was really moving.and then i actually cried when her friends included her when she started to feel uncomfortable, it was such a simple thing but it was so thoughtful
the only thing that i didn't like is that one of the friends has a stalking ex and that theme wasn't dealt with enough seriousness. i got the sense there was even more toxicity around that ex so the way it was handled didn't sit well with me. but again, it wasn't really said so i may be reading too much into things.
besides that this graphic novel is incredible and i would 100% recommend it to everyone.
this tiny graphic novel made me feel so much and i'm so glad i picked it up.
all of these girls are so unique and so true to themselves. i really feel like i know them even though i only read less than 200 pages of their story.
there is one of them that is actually dealing with depression and it was so well depicted in her thoughts, her speech with her friends, even on the drawing. i had to take a second and breath because it was really moving.
the only thing that i didn't like is that one of the friends has a stalking ex and that theme wasn't dealt with enough seriousness. i got the sense there was even more toxicity around that ex so the way it was handled didn't sit well with me. but again, it wasn't really said so i may be reading too much into things.
besides that this graphic novel is incredible and i would 100% recommend it to everyone.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Stalking
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship
drraytay's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Biphobia, Toxic relationship, and Dementia
Minor: Drug use and Sexual harassment