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lucca111angel's review
2.0
The art was cute, I liked that it had representation of queer identities, but honestly this was very messily written. I couldn’t name a single character. All I can really remember is that everyone plays soccer, and they all kind of hate it, and are pretty bad at it. Also, I think some of them start a band? Couldn’t really tell you. I’m sure a kid would enjoy this well enough, but it’s not worth rereading.
2 stars only because I liked that there was a lot of diversity!
2 stars only because I liked that there was a lot of diversity!
kait_ofstageandsun's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
tx2its's review
2.0
Reading 2022
Book 68: The Breakaways by Cathy G. Johnson
Read this graphic novel after I saw it in an article about the 50 books Texas parents would like to have banned from school libraries. This book is on the list because not only does it feature a transgender character, but also shows two characters kissing in bed. Book is reviewed for 3rd grade and higher.
Synopsis: Quiet, sensitive Faith starts middle school already worrying about how she will fit in. To her surprise, Amanda, a popular eighth grader, convinces her to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Having never played soccer in her life, Faith ends up on the C team, a ragtag group that’s way better at drama than at teamwork. Although they are awful at soccer, Faith and her teammates soon form a bond both on and off the soccer field that challenges their notions of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity.
Review: Picked this graphic novel up because I wanted to see what all the fuss about the book was, and you know I enjoy graphic novels. Not sure I enjoyed this book though. My lack of enjoyment was due to the scattered story line, the art was confusing to me at points, it was disjointed all the way around. The author tried to fit too much in, trying to represent all the things, and fell a bit flat for me. Not a lot of bang for my buck, my rating 2.5 ⭐️.
Book 68: The Breakaways by Cathy G. Johnson
Read this graphic novel after I saw it in an article about the 50 books Texas parents would like to have banned from school libraries. This book is on the list because not only does it feature a transgender character, but also shows two characters kissing in bed. Book is reviewed for 3rd grade and higher.
Synopsis: Quiet, sensitive Faith starts middle school already worrying about how she will fit in. To her surprise, Amanda, a popular eighth grader, convinces her to join the school soccer team, the Bloodhounds. Having never played soccer in her life, Faith ends up on the C team, a ragtag group that’s way better at drama than at teamwork. Although they are awful at soccer, Faith and her teammates soon form a bond both on and off the soccer field that challenges their notions of loyalty, identity, friendship, and unity.
Review: Picked this graphic novel up because I wanted to see what all the fuss about the book was, and you know I enjoy graphic novels. Not sure I enjoyed this book though. My lack of enjoyment was due to the scattered story line, the art was confusing to me at points, it was disjointed all the way around. The author tried to fit too much in, trying to represent all the things, and fell a bit flat for me. Not a lot of bang for my buck, my rating 2.5 ⭐️.
poorashleu's review
2.0
It was fine. I know I say that a lot lately, but it was. The book was extremely diverse (YAY!) but it also had a lot of stuff going on that made it hard to scratch beneath the surface and know more about the characters (boo!). Would happily read another in this series though, if that was a thing.
justiceofkalr's review against another edition
3.0
Too many characters, too little time. I like this a lot, but it either needed to focus on fewer people at once or be long enough to do justice to all the characters included.
lawbooks600's review against another edition
2.0
5/10, a very disjointed book, with annoying characters, random cutscenes, and disappointing art.
ophelia_so_sad's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
redxpanda64's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5