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ash_among_the_stars's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
chiaravg's review
hopeful
reflective
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
3.75
mrsscottisreading's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
areidj's review against another edition
4.0
Sometimes I just need a good middle grade book. This graphic novel was a reminder of why kids need books about all sorts of people and all sorts of stories.
Katie is a sixth grade homeschooler worried about friendships, braces, and trying to stay connected to her older sister. When her anxiety becomes overwhelming, she starts believing that if she taps her chin 5 times or turns the faucet on and off exactly 10 times that all will be well.
Katie’s struggle with OCD is real and makes her feel all tangled up. The book ends with hope as Katie begins to talk to a therapist, finding help and understanding. I loved the author’s note at the end where she explains her own journey with OCD and talks to the reader like a good friend.
Katie is a sixth grade homeschooler worried about friendships, braces, and trying to stay connected to her older sister. When her anxiety becomes overwhelming, she starts believing that if she taps her chin 5 times or turns the faucet on and off exactly 10 times that all will be well.
Katie’s struggle with OCD is real and makes her feel all tangled up. The book ends with hope as Katie begins to talk to a therapist, finding help and understanding. I loved the author’s note at the end where she explains her own journey with OCD and talks to the reader like a good friend.
klsriley's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
maiwen18's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I’d had this book when I was a kid, but am so glad I have it for my kids to read! Mental health is less taboo than it was when I was young, but still not talked about enough. I love books that show that it’s normal and okay to deal with mental health things, whether it’s anxiety or depression or OCD. And that it’s okay to ask for help and to talk about. Bravo to the author and wonderful artist who brought this book to life. I’m buying an extra copy for my classroom.
panda_incognito's review
5.0
I requested this new graphic novel from the library without even reading the synopsis, and I let out two huge gasps when I read the back of the book later. This graphic novel is about a homeschooler with OCD, and it was absolutely surreal and amazing to read something that reflected my life experiences so well. This story is partly based on the author's life, and both she and the illustrator suffered from OCD as children. The mental health element of this book is absolutely pitch-perfect, and I wish that I could have read something like this when I was younger.
The story also includes a strong emphasis on dealing with shifting relationships, pursuing your interests, and building healthy friendships. The book includes lots of different elements that will appeal to middle grade readers, and it covers the main character's growth over a long period of time without seeming too episodic. This graphic novel shares a lot of common ground with other, well-known titles while still being totally unique, and it is sophisticated enough to appeal to adults as well. I highly recommend this.
The story also includes a strong emphasis on dealing with shifting relationships, pursuing your interests, and building healthy friendships. The book includes lots of different elements that will appeal to middle grade readers, and it covers the main character's growth over a long period of time without seeming too episodic. This graphic novel shares a lot of common ground with other, well-known titles while still being totally unique, and it is sophisticated enough to appeal to adults as well. I highly recommend this.
josie_addison's review
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
kmdegarmo's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this graphic novel. I like that this graphic novel talks about mental health. I think it’s important that kids and other readers see that characters have issues with mental health. I also liked that this book talks about friendships and losing and gaining friendships. I’m excited for this book to release so I can recommend it and hand it to people to read.