Reviews

Speak Up! by Rebecca Burgess

historybowler's review

3.0

Thanks to Net Galley for the ARC!
I struggled with this book. The portrayal of the main character was extremely relatable and realistic. However, despite how great of a job Burgess does in depicting the harsher sides of Autism/ASD, the ending felt a little too rushed, especially with the subplots.

elsanore's review

lighthearted medium-paced

3.0

lee_noel's review

emotional inspiring 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

4.25

lareinebee's review

emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

4.0

emyjo's review

fast-paced

5.0

toeveryenemy's review

adventurous inspiring reflective 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

4.0

typedtruths's review

emotional informative inspiring 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? It's complicated

3.5

i adored this mg contemporary graphic novel! i loved the message & themes about disability pride and advocating for yourself ♡

▷ Representation: autistic protagonist; Black nonbinary sc who uses they/them pronouns.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Ableism

roxysego's review

hopeful inspiring fast-paced

5.0

booklover160's review

4.0

I really liked the way this graphic novel portrays autism as it's entirely authentic. I really enjoyed seeing Mia grow and learn about herself, her identity, and realize how fighting bullies with bullying isn't the right way to do it. I wish we saw more consequences for the bullies. I was disappointed in how even her teachers were letting Mia down.

Overall, a great novel about autism and learning to embrace it and be yourself!

michellew123's review

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-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

4.75