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thefantasticalworldofsara's review
3.0
I really wanted to fall in love with this (the cover looked cool as heck and come on, it’s about roller derby, a hella sweet sport) but sadly I didn’t :(
The art was awesome, the depiction of roller derby was super cool, but everything else was just okay. The characters didn’t really develop that much over the course of the issues/chapters and I found the relationship between Maisie and Jen gave me whiplash with how fast the dynamics changed back and forth. It started off super promising (and it definitely kept me turning the pages) but sadly it didn’t deliver. Might read the next volume to see if it develops more but not in a hurry to delve back into this world again.
The art was awesome, the depiction of roller derby was super cool, but everything else was just okay. The characters didn’t really develop that much over the course of the issues/chapters and I found the relationship between Maisie and Jen gave me whiplash with how fast the dynamics changed back and forth. It started off super promising (and it definitely kept me turning the pages) but sadly it didn’t deliver. Might read the next volume to see if it develops more but not in a hurry to delve back into this world again.
emrodav's review
3.0
3 or 3.5 ⭐️
This was a fast read with some good artwork, but it wasn’t super special. Everything ends up feeling kind of rushed and underdeveloped. Still, I liked the art and the girl-centric story, so I’ll probably read Volume 2 when it comes out later this year.
This was a fast read with some good artwork, but it wasn’t super special. Everything ends up feeling kind of rushed and underdeveloped. Still, I liked the art and the girl-centric story, so I’ll probably read Volume 2 when it comes out later this year.
aubreycondition's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
dembury's review
5.0
Wow okay wait I enjoyed this so much! It’s a girl-powered slice of life roller derby story, and was super fun to read. I loved the characters, the energy of the sport, the celebration of the body, and the very real feeling look at how women balance their lives and friendships. I saw some other reviews saying the plot felt lacking, and I understand that argument, but for me personally it hit all the marks. SLAM is just really chill and realistic, and I want to be friends with the derby girls so bad now!
goodsewp's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
sucreslibrary's review
2.5
beautiful colors and lovely artwork are not enough to make up for a sloppy story that doesn't flesh characters out enough to make the drama interesting. i really disliked that the only black woman w/ anything important to do in the story is painted as overly aggressive and angry. also having a roller derby story with no dykes should be a crime.