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Slam! Vol. 1, Volume 1 by Pamela Ribon

emrodav's review

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3.0

3 or 3.5 ⭐️

This was a fast read with some good artwork, but it wasn’t super special. Everything ends up feeling kind of rushed and underdeveloped. Still, I liked the art and the girl-centric story, so I’ll probably read Volume 2 when it comes out later this year.

multiplyoctopi's review

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fast-paced

3.75

aubreycondition's review

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring 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

4.5

dembury's review

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5.0

Wow okay wait I enjoyed this so much! It’s a girl-powered slice of life roller derby story, and was super fun to read. I loved the characters, the energy of the sport, the celebration of the body, and the very real feeling look at how women balance their lives and friendships. I saw some other reviews saying the plot felt lacking, and I understand that argument, but for me personally it hit all the marks. SLAM is just really chill and realistic, and I want to be friends with the derby girls so bad now!

goodsewp's review

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funny informative lighthearted tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

logikitty's review

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funny lighthearted sad fast-paced

3.75

animelanie's review

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4.0

good just needs a bit more story

lsparrow's review

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4.0

loved this! feeling such derby love right now!

sucreslibrary's review

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2.5

beautiful colors and lovely artwork are not enough to make up for a sloppy story that doesn't flesh characters out enough to make the drama interesting. i really disliked that the only black woman w/ anything important to do in the story is painted as overly aggressive and angry. also having a roller derby story with no dykes should be a crime. 

applepie10's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.75