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readingsofaslinky's review
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Hate crime, Racism, and Bullying
gurnoor's review
funny
hopeful
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Racism
Moderate: Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, and Body shaming
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
noyastan's review
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Bullying, Body shaming, and Racism
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, Body shaming, and Panic attacks/disorders
thesaltiestlibrarian's review
funny
hopeful
informative
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
Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Johnnie Christmas has absolutely killed it with this graphic novel. Not only do we get to see a healthy and touching father-daughter relationship, we get positive female friendships and sports and girls who don't have to choose between being smart and being athletic.
Bree and her father are moving to Florida, where a better opportunity for his career--and furthering his training--can be had for a decent chunk o' change. Bree is dead set on joining the math team at her new school, but when she goes to sign up for it, every slot is filled. Instead, nudged by the new friend at school who lives in her building, she joins the swim team. Here's the kicker: she can't swim.
I just loved this so much. Every character had a distinct voice and bearing, and the plot hit each mark as it progressed. Not to mention the color palette, style, and expressions on the people were just fantastic. We have so many patrons here who would fall in love with SWIM TEAM, and I can't wait to get it into their hands when we get our copy!
Johnnie Christmas has absolutely killed it with this graphic novel. Not only do we get to see a healthy and touching father-daughter relationship, we get positive female friendships and sports and girls who don't have to choose between being smart and being athletic.
Bree and her father are moving to Florida, where a better opportunity for his career--and furthering his training--can be had for a decent chunk o' change. Bree is dead set on joining the math team at her new school, but when she goes to sign up for it, every slot is filled. Instead, nudged by the new friend at school who lives in her building, she joins the swim team. Here's the kicker: she can't swim.
I just loved this so much. Every character had a distinct voice and bearing, and the plot hit each mark as it progressed. Not to mention the color palette, style, and expressions on the people were just fantastic. We have so many patrons here who would fall in love with SWIM TEAM, and I can't wait to get it into their hands when we get our copy!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Classism, Body shaming, and Racism
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