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sarahthewebnerd's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Body shaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Classism and Racism
hullomoon's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
4.75
I came across this book at work, read it in one setting, and cried.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Body shaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent and Misogyny
shaipanda's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
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
I absolutely adored this!! Although this is very clearly a middle grade book, I didn’t feel that was detrimental to my enjoyment at all. I loved seeing Marlene’s journey with her hair and this book deals with such important issues such as anti blackness, bullying, self love and self confidence among many others
This was an adorable and really well done graphic novels covering really important topics :)
This was an adorable and really well done graphic novels covering really important topics :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, and Body shaming
Moderate: Grief, Death of parent, and Misogyny
readandfindout's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.75
Style/writing: 5 stars
Themes: 5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Art: 4.5 stars
Themes: 5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Art: 4.5 stars
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Bullying
Moderate: Racism, Grief, and Misogyny
Minor: Death of parent
imstephtacular's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, Body shaming, and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Racism
lettuce_read's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Body shaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Misogyny, Death of parent, and Grief
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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? No
5.0
What an important, beautiful, endearing middle grade graphic novel. There are so many middle grade readers who will relate to Marlene. All of her life, she is constantly told that she has "bad hair." That she needs to go weekly to get it straightened in order to fit in with society. But all she wants is to wear her curly hair, to be herself.
Everything about this book works so well together, from the art style to the writing to the characters. The emotion comes through so well, not just through the illustrations, but through the writing as well. My favorite scene was definitely when Marlene was at her aunt's house, learning about her hair and why so many people said her hair was "bad." The fact that she eventually gets to just be herself is so heartwarming; I loved it so much.
There are some lovely side characters as well. Marlene's best friend always has her back, even trying to help her figure out how to wear her hair naturally. Of course, her aunt is amazing, and we get to see Marlene's relationship with her mom evolve throughout the book as well. All of these relationships help Marlene on her journey in learning to be herself, and I can see so many kids being drawn to her story.
All in all, if you're looking for a good, heartwarming graphic novel to read this October, definitely pick this one up!
Everything about this book works so well together, from the art style to the writing to the characters. The emotion comes through so well, not just through the illustrations, but through the writing as well. My favorite scene was definitely when Marlene was at her aunt's house, learning about her hair and why so many people said her hair was "bad." The fact that she eventually gets to just be herself is so heartwarming; I loved it so much.
There are some lovely side characters as well. Marlene's best friend always has her back, even trying to help her figure out how to wear her hair naturally. Of course, her aunt is amazing, and we get to see Marlene's relationship with her mom evolve throughout the book as well. All of these relationships help Marlene on her journey in learning to be herself, and I can see so many kids being drawn to her story.
All in all, if you're looking for a good, heartwarming graphic novel to read this October, definitely pick this one up!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Racism
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
howlinglibraries's review against another edition
emotional
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Well, this was adorable and precious, and a very necessary story to be told! Frizzy follows Marlene, a young Dominican girl whose mother makes her get her hair straightened every week, but all Marlene wants is to wear her natural curls and be herself. It's an incredibly uplifting, family-oriented story of how much of an impact our family members' unkind and shallow commentary can have on our lives, as well as focusing on colorism, anti-Blackness, and the pain that comes with being told your natural appearance isn't "good enough", professional enough, etc.
The art is gorgeous, Marlene is such a lovable protagonist, and I really enjoyed her Tía Ruby, her best friend Camila, and even her mother (she has room to grow, but luckily we get to see that progress in the end!). I'm so happy that this book exists and highly recommend it to any young reader, but especially young readers who will be able to relate to Marlene's feelings about her hair and how society views it.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy! All thoughts are honest and my own.
✨ Representation: Marlene and her family are Dominican
The art is gorgeous, Marlene is such a lovable protagonist, and I really enjoyed her Tía Ruby, her best friend Camila, and even her mother (she has room to grow, but luckily we get to see that progress in the end!). I'm so happy that this book exists and highly recommend it to any young reader, but especially young readers who will be able to relate to Marlene's feelings about her hair and how society views it.
Thank you to the publisher for the review copy! All thoughts are honest and my own.
✨ Representation: Marlene and her family are Dominican
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Racism, Body shaming, and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent and Grief
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