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jeffreyumanzor's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, and Alcohol
Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia
Minor: Drug use
kylasmv15's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Alcohol and Homophobia
Minor: Gaslighting, Bullying, Injury/Injury detail, Suicidal thoughts, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury, and Cursing
eloise648's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Cursing, and Homophobia
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Suicide attempt and Medical content
calbykoop's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Cursing and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia and Bullying
thewordsdevourer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
check, please! book 2: sticks & scones is by no means a perfect book; the narrative feels disjointed at times and the timeline + sudden scene jumps can be confusing.
but boy oh boy does it have a lot of heart. this one's less funny than its predecessor but it's filled w/ heartfelt and squeal-inducing moments. we spend time w/ old characters while also learning to love new ones. and ofc, bitty's the star: it's amazing to see his growth, him becoming more affirmed in his identity, and his evolving yet in some ways never-changing relationships w/ others. there's no toxicity here and it's so refreshing.
i also rly enjoy how ukazu explores the issue of queerness in such a hypermasculine sphere like sports w/ nuance, esp thru the foils of bitty and whiskey + jack and parse. the art's also clean and crisp, though some panels are more effective than others.
finishing this book feels like reminiscing w/ old friends, and the end of bitty's college life makes me so nostalgic w/ bittersweetness for my own. the smh crew and their story will always hold a special place in my heart. <3
Graphic: Homophobia
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
jonezzzing's review
4.0
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Outing
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Violence