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z_brarian's review
4.0
Cute graphic novel in the same vein as Sisters/Guts/Smile. A story about friendship, self-expression, and learning to show your true colors. The three friends come together and balance each other out.
The title was odd, yes it was about starting over a new life after the death of her mother, but just didn't fit the story. I would have called it True Colors. A quick read and a good addition to a MS collection.
The title was odd, yes it was about starting over a new life after the death of her mother, but just didn't fit the story. I would have called it True Colors. A quick read and a good addition to a MS collection.
zbrarian's review
4.0
Cute graphic novel in the same vein as Sisters/Guts/Smile. A story about friendship, self-expression, and learning to show your true colors. The three friends come together and balance each other out.
The title was odd, yes it was about starting over a new life after the death of her mother, but just didn't fit the story. I would have called it True Colors. A quick read and a good addition to a MS collection.
The title was odd, yes it was about starting over a new life after the death of her mother, but just didn't fit the story. I would have called it True Colors. A quick read and a good addition to a MS collection.
jackelz's review
“It’s not like I don’t want to talk to people… it’s just really hard sometimes.”
Mariana and her Papá just moved across the country to be closer to family. Maru is shy and struggling to make friends, and her Papá isn’t letting her help out around his salon. But when she meets science whiz Zoe, and creative maven Everly, the three decide to start their own hair styling studio, True Colors.
I loved their creativity and seeing all the unique hairstyles they came up with. It was refreshing to see young girls work towards a common goal and work on their communication and problem solving skills. And I especially loved that Maru found her own voice.
The art style was really fun and vibrant, and we got a diverse cast of characters. Both creators are from Chile so it felt like a lot of their culture was shown throughout the story. There was also a sprinkling of Spanish language in the text and it was easy to understand.
emma_panio's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
plaidpladd's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
hamckeon's review against another edition
3.0
I’d give this one a 3.5. I received an ARC from NetGalley. I like the true colors message and the different personalities of the characters. I know a lot of my students would like this book. What I felt needed more clarification and development was the relationship between Mariana and her dad, as well as the text exchange at the end.
neffcannon's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75