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lawbooks600's review
emotional
medium-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
3.5
Trigger warnings: Sexism
Score: Six and a half out of ten.
I have reduced expectations from Kayla Miller following my less than stellar reading experience from Break, written by the same author. That being said, I liked act, but it too wasn't as strong as Click. I wanted to read this one to finish off the Click series I read out of order, but when I closed the final page, it was okay.
At least I know what happened to some of the characters. It starts (more like continues) with Olive Branche recounting her life in the 6th grade, including the scenes where she goes on a school trip, only to discover those who can't afford it can't go. Thus, Olive runs for student council, competing against other peers like Trent and Sawyer to try to do something about this issue. Other than that and one other subplot about someone violating the dress code, there wasn't much to Act. Trent and Sawyer's gimmick is to hand out free pudding to every student, which I found unrealistic, but okay. Sure.
I liked the characters, but I couldn't connect or relate to them, which is either a problem on my end because of the age gap or because of the characters and the writing themselves. Based on information I found when I read through a few pages I finally discovered what happened to Bree: she moved back to New Zealand from Camp, where she stayed there ever since. Anyway.
The part about movements that happened (not only ones that happened in America) was fascinating as it inspired Olive to protest against this injustice. I appreciated the art and the pacing is enough to keep Act going because it barely lasts over 200 pages without wasting any, but I can't say anything about the writing style though, as it uses more pictures than words. However, the concluding pages were contrived as initially, Trent and Sawyer looked like they won, but then there was a three way tie where Olive claimed the victory, and the finish proved more abrupt than heartwarming. The bonus content was intriguing, too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
maireador20's review
hopeful
informative
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? No
4.0
djcarter's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? No
5.0
gracepizza40's review
4.0
"Please stop radicalizing my children." lmao what. Great, you want your children to care only about things that directly affect them. I wonder why Aunt Molly has dyed hair, too. It's discouraging that Lu is embarrassed of her sister, but it's a very common mindset.
Tyler is so relatable. This book was more realistic than I thought it would be! Of course, it doesn't delve into the injustices, but it does introduce the terrible, ongoing issues under our "representative democracy", or the "unfair economic conditions created by large corporations and the financial system".
Tyler is so relatable. This book was more realistic than I thought it would be! Of course, it doesn't delve into the injustices, but it does introduce the terrible, ongoing issues under our "representative democracy", or the "unfair economic conditions created by large corporations and the financial system".
Spoiler
The word 'capitalism' is avoided.ellytheskelly's review
5.0
Loved seeing Olive in this story really listen to her classmates, their needs, and want to help them as much as she can. Her desire to help her friends is what led her to seek the position, and I think that was so sweet.
animelanie's review
5.0
Really enjoyed this continuation of this graphic novel series by Kayla Miller. Read for PRC.
scarlettn2011's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic friendship
emmalen3's review
5.0
This graphic novel was so brilliant. The protest illustrations throughout history made me cry and the part where elderly Olive falls into the “bad” beanbag chair had me laughing out loud. Truly wonderful story!! Can’t wait to show my grade 6s this one.