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melissahawco's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use, and Mental illness
pam_'s review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
This graphic novel was super cute and heartwarming. It kept me engaged the whole way through (except for the tweets at the end). The romance was a very slow burn and was not really the main focus of this graphic novel. Sometimes the plot jumped ahead too quickly for me (stuff got left out that I wanted to read). I look forward to reading the sequel!
Content Warnings
Minor: Drug abuse, Alcohol, and Mental illness
bryelle's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Such a cute starting college graphic novel. It follows Bitty and his hockey team through this first two years of college. It is gay and comes out to his friends and gets better at hockey. The group of friends are so lovable and cute. It’s cool how the author had it play out much of the book from vlog posts and tweets.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Homophobia
spacecadelliot's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol and Cursing
Moderate: Drug abuse, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicide attempt
anna_wa's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
I never read the original webcomic this book was created from, but I've been going through a graphic novel phase and, based on the recommendation of someone I met on Discord, I decided to give this a shot and rent it from the library.
The freshman year portion was pretty magnificent. I didn't really likehow the hazing went uncritiqued but other than that I thought it was a very sweet story of an awkward freshman not sure how he fits on this team full of super buff (and loud) upperclassmen and ultimately finding acceptance and brotherhood amoung them.
I would have given this a full 4 stars (maybe even 4.5 stars) but then the sophomore year portion happened. Now don't get me wrong, there were still a lot of very cute moments between Bitty and his teammates; we can see how Bitty is growing in confidence and welcoming the new freshmen in, as well as being sad about his teammates who are graduating. However, there were also a lot of strings that the author started and then left disconnected - and something tells me the ones that bothered me won't get resolved in the junior/senior book.For example, an entire chapter is devoted to Dex and Nursey not getting along and arguing to the point it is messing up the team, but then that is never discussed again and a few chapters later they are hugging for no explicable reason?? And also, when it's announced that Sh**ty got into Harvard, Lardo leaves the building crying - but we never get any resolution for that either. Not even two chapters later, Lardo is fine and we have no clue whether the two of them talked it out or not. There is no acknowledgement she even cried.
Despite these issues I had, the characters' relationships with each other were wholesome enough to make me immediately put Book #2 on hold in the library. I am excited to pick it up and I am hoping that the Junior/Senior stories will do a better job of tying up loose ends before each story is done and I will get to give them a full and honest 4 stars. In any case, I thought it was very cute and do not regret reading it.
The freshman year portion was pretty magnificent. I didn't really like
I would have given this a full 4 stars (maybe even 4.5 stars) but then the sophomore year portion happened. Now don't get me wrong, there were still a lot of very cute moments between Bitty and his teammates; we can see how Bitty is growing in confidence and welcoming the new freshmen in, as well as being sad about his teammates who are graduating. However, there were also a lot of strings that the author started and then left disconnected - and something tells me the ones that bothered me won't get resolved in the junior/senior book.
Despite these issues I had, the characters' relationships with each other were wholesome enough to make me immediately put Book #2 on hold in the library. I am excited to pick it up and I am hoping that the Junior/Senior stories will do a better job of tying up loose ends before each story is done and I will get to give them a full and honest 4 stars. In any case, I thought it was very cute and do not regret reading it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Alcoholism
Hazinglunacurlypaws's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Heartwarming and funny, told in kind of a slice of life style. Made me nostaligic for my small new england college. Also, you will learn a lot about hockey. And very gay.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Homophobia
Both of the main characters struggle with anxiety and depression. The main character might have panic attacks - it's unclear if that's what's happening but it's a main part of the story.
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