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avisreadsandreads's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Bullying
Minor: Death and Murder
careinthelibrary's review
fast-paced
3.0
This is cute and emotional. I liked the way Christmas used history to motivate the characters. It was a great method to introduce civil rights and segregation into a contemporary story about a swim team. This also touches on themes of classism, parent/child relationships, and friendship.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Racism, Body shaming, and Medical content
Minor: Death and Vomit
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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
5.0
This was fantastic! I loved the way that history was woven into this story. Bree's confidence grows throughout the book; she meets an amazing new friend group who also helps her. But of course, they're not without the typical turbulence of middle school friendships. It also felt so realistic and well written.
The art was also great! It felt reminiscent of New Kid by Jerry Craft, and middle graders who love that will definitely love this one as well!
The art was also great! It felt reminiscent of New Kid by Jerry Craft, and middle graders who love that will definitely love this one as well!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Medical content, and Racism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Body shaming, and Classism
Minor: Death, Violence, and Vomit
bookgurl488's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
5.0
This book was informative and fun. All of the characters were great. I liked that the history of swimming in the African American community was explained in the story. I really enjoyed seeing both teams come full circle.
If I had one issue with this story, it would be that Bree(mc) needed to learn how to control her anger better.
If I had one issue with this story, it would be that Bree(mc) needed to learn how to control her anger better.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Classism, and Racism
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