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A review by _morgueann
Look on the Bright Side by Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann
5.0
This highly anticipated follow-up to Eisner award-winning Go With the Flow delivers! Look on the Bright Side brings readers back to Hazelton High and the lives of Brit, Abby, Christine, and Sasha.
Abby's discouraged by reduced viewership of her blog and struggling in school. Christine has feelings for BFF Abby, and debates whether she can tell her without risking their friendship. Brit recently underwent surgery to reduce symptoms of endometriosis. Now back at school, she's confused by the cute boy in her class always wanting her help, and the other cute boy who's standoffish. And Sasha is head over heels for her first boyfriend, but avoiding homework and ditching friends to spend time with him.
As the four friends struggle to find their footing during a new school year, their unique journeys with online presence, dealing with health concerns, setting relationship boundaries and complicated crushes are highlighted. To make it through with their friendships intact, they'll need to communicate, keep an open mind, and be vulnerable.
This endearing and inspiring glimpse at growing up will appeal to high school readers who love coming of age and social justice realistic fiction. Recommended for all high school and public libraries.
Abby's discouraged by reduced viewership of her blog and struggling in school. Christine has feelings for BFF Abby, and debates whether she can tell her without risking their friendship. Brit recently underwent surgery to reduce symptoms of endometriosis. Now back at school, she's confused by the cute boy in her class always wanting her help, and the other cute boy who's standoffish. And Sasha is head over heels for her first boyfriend, but avoiding homework and ditching friends to spend time with him.
As the four friends struggle to find their footing during a new school year, their unique journeys with online presence, dealing with health concerns, setting relationship boundaries and complicated crushes are highlighted. To make it through with their friendships intact, they'll need to communicate, keep an open mind, and be vulnerable.
This endearing and inspiring glimpse at growing up will appeal to high school readers who love coming of age and social justice realistic fiction. Recommended for all high school and public libraries.