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allibug26's review against another edition
5.0
This book is fantastic. Such a relatable and realistic representation of experiencing your period in high school. I’m glad there are more stories being put out there that show periods are just normal things we experience and it’s not something bad or embarrassing
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Such a cute story with an important topic. I loved this!
jwinchell's review against another edition
funny
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
The first graphic novel about periods that I found before Callin’s soon to be released New Girl. This was a super speedy read, maybe because there wasn’t much to take in with each panel. Each character had a story line but they were surface level. It’s good to read and talk about periods.
trevoryan's review against another edition
5.0
I love a good story about young people rebelling for a good cause. These teenage girls see something going on that's wrong and decide to make a change. Righteous.
Also, we need more books like this, that talk about menstruation in a way that will certainly help spark conversations and hopefully help normalize something that IS totally normal.
Also, we need more books like this, that talk about menstruation in a way that will certainly help spark conversations and hopefully help normalize something that IS totally normal.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful book about menstruation, about making tampon/pads available at school (I cannot even remember if we had something like that), about friendship, and more! I really really LOVED this book. I loved how diverse and fun the characters were. They really each had their own fun personalities and I loved it. I loved how the three girls took Sasha (who reminded me of Roos - Brugpieper series we have here) under their care and helped her out and become the best friends ever.
I loved how these girls found menstruation the most normal thing (I can tell you I never talked about my friends about that kind of stuff), and how hard they worked to start a revolution (though Abby went a bit too far at times...
I wasn't a fan of the bullies. Bleeeeh.
The art was great! I really like the style and how everything was red (in different shades).
BUT the abrupt ending (I guess in a way it completes the cycle) I am going to rate this book not 5+ but 5 stars. I think the ending could have been better. I would have loved to see an epilogue or some more pages. I mean I am still curious about Brit and her Endometriosis (is it that and can she get the help she so desperately needs). I want to know more about one of the girl's crushes on their friend (not saying who you will find that one out).
I loved how these girls found menstruation the most normal thing (I can tell you I never talked about my friends about that kind of stuff), and how hard they worked to start a revolution (though Abby went a bit too far at times...
I wasn't a fan of the bullies. Bleeeeh.
The art was great! I really like the style and how everything was red (in different shades).
BUT the abrupt ending (I guess in a way it completes the cycle) I am going to rate this book not 5+ but 5 stars. I think the ending could have been better. I would have loved to see an epilogue or some more pages. I mean I am still curious about Brit and her Endometriosis (is it that and can she get the help she so desperately needs). I want to know more about one of the girl's crushes on their friend (not saying who you will find that one out).
danileighta's review against another edition
5.0
Excellent book about high school feminism and the sometimes misery that comes with bleeding each month. This should be on every YA shelf at the library.
therealbel's review against another edition
5.0
A wonderful, beautiful, important, relevant graphic novel which is centered around menstruation, an often taboo subject. It is both approachable and grounded, and the author and illustrator have created a story that covers not only what it’s like to be a teenage girl but also manages to be utterly inclusive and diverse in equal and perfect measure.
This book has the potential to become one of “those” books - one of the ones that *every* girl reads as a right of passage and boys read in order to understand girls.
This book has the potential to become one of “those” books - one of the ones that *every* girl reads as a right of passage and boys read in order to understand girls.