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kelkelkelhart's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
creatrix's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
3.0
ahue92's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
destdest's review
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Sasha who hates the spotlight learns to overcome her fears through wrestling!
This books gets huge kudos from me fromnot having the bestfriend be a jerk and disparage her old friend once she starts hanging out with a different crowd , and that it's okay for friends to have different interests.
This books gets huge kudos from me from
_hexposito's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
therearenobadbooks's review
fast-paced
5.0
Uau! This is so cool. I wish I had these friends and a club that combines sports and storytelling. I was really excited to read this one.
13-year-old Sasha is starting 7th grade and she is hoping that this is the year that all is going to be better. Kids are often mean to her, she is not very confident or stands for herself and she is very shy ao maybe if she can become the Gaming Club president things can change. But the new principal shuts down all art programs and a lot of kids now don't have a way to express themselves... until... Sasha sees a pro-wrestling match between two amazing fighters and she has an idea to create their own at school.
It's so awesome, fighting to get her club approved promotes union, friendship, and teamwork. Later it helps them face fears and doubts. They get to create their background stories, make their characters' costumes and stand up for something they love. More than that, they make a place where they love and belong. Their hard work is recognized by parents, builds support from the community, and puts up an exciting show for those who become fans. All focused on safety and rules firsts, like any other sport. We even learn some basics and rules about pro-wrestling and the choreographs.
My favorite chapter is how they decided to introduce the club to the entire school, in the cafeteria. That was ingenious and super fun. Points for inclusiveness and for not expecting that girls only have to be cheerleaders and that all are girls.
The artwork and colors make the story uplifting, energetic, and vibrant. Great humor also in their expressions. Although the main character struggles with confidence, there are a lot of amazing colors, cute costumes, awesome poses, other characters, and go-forward, never give up vibes around them.
Even if you aren't into pro-wrestling, they make it like cartoon characters good vs evil and their stories are really cute. Also, this is about friendship and building confidence. Learning to stand up for others is important, but standing up for yourself is a stronger lesson. (I'll use my own words, but they say something like this: Never give up, always face fear and doubt... and kick out!)
Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for this Arc. My opinions are my own and honest.
13-year-old Sasha is starting 7th grade and she is hoping that this is the year that all is going to be better. Kids are often mean to her, she is not very confident or stands for herself and she is very shy ao maybe if she can become the Gaming Club president things can change. But the new principal shuts down all art programs and a lot of kids now don't have a way to express themselves... until... Sasha sees a pro-wrestling match between two amazing fighters and she has an idea to create their own at school.
It's so awesome, fighting to get her club approved promotes union, friendship, and teamwork. Later it helps them face fears and doubts. They get to create their background stories, make their characters' costumes and stand up for something they love. More than that, they make a place where they love and belong. Their hard work is recognized by parents, builds support from the community, and puts up an exciting show for those who become fans. All focused on safety and rules firsts, like any other sport. We even learn some basics and rules about pro-wrestling and the choreographs.
My favorite chapter is how they decided to introduce the club to the entire school, in the cafeteria. That was ingenious and super fun. Points for inclusiveness and for not expecting that girls only have to be cheerleaders and that all are girls.
The artwork and colors make the story uplifting, energetic, and vibrant. Great humor also in their expressions. Although the main character struggles with confidence, there are a lot of amazing colors, cute costumes, awesome poses, other characters, and go-forward, never give up vibes around them.
Even if you aren't into pro-wrestling, they make it like cartoon characters good vs evil and their stories are really cute. Also, this is about friendship and building confidence. Learning to stand up for others is important, but standing up for yourself is a stronger lesson. (I'll use my own words, but they say something like this: Never give up, always face fear and doubt... and kick out!)
Thank you NetGalley and Publisher for this Arc. My opinions are my own and honest.
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