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ogreart's review against another edition
4.0
After teaching in middle school for so many years, these characters all seemed to be real to me. They were not just one-dimensional characters, but more like real kids. Their lives are complicated and messy. As a shy kid myself when I was in that grade, I really related to the main character, Jorje. Good read.
mags_5037's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
libraryrobin's review against another edition
4.0
Really enjoyed this graphic novel! Felt genuine and current. Jorge Ruiz is my absolute favorite guy in this series and I hope he makes more appearances in the future.
maryehavens's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed all of the different characters and the uncertainty that Jorge felt when he encountered Jazmine. I’m kind of surprised that this graphic novel is set in middle school. That makes sense, I guess. It’s been awhile since I’ve been in middle school :)
Jorge was a great main character and I love that he stood up for what is right and that he prioritized his school work. This graphic novel had it’s share of drama and the hacked social media account was a timely touch.
I’m looking forward to reading more of Chmakova’s work. (I think I spelled her name right).
Jorge was a great main character and I love that he stood up for what is right and that he prioritized his school work. This graphic novel had it’s share of drama and the hacked social media account was a timely touch.
I’m looking forward to reading more of Chmakova’s work. (I think I spelled her name right).
fwog19's review against another edition
5.0
So far, I think Crush is my favorite of the Berrybrook series. Jorge is dealing with the drama of middle school. He also gets his first crush, which isn't anything new to his friends, but to him? Nahhh, he wouldn't have time for that dating nonsense! Still, he realizes that he has a crush on Jazmine. He also has to deal with drama from jerks and friends along with these strange feelings.
My own kid is in middle school, so I could totally see some of the stuff happening to her and her friends. It was fun and I could relate to the cringey moments in the book. These kids are awesome. I really like how they stick up for one another, but aren't afraid to tell each other when they're being stupid. I really hope there are more books in the series. These characters are fun and REAL. The author really gets what it's like to be a kid in middle school.
My own kid is in middle school, so I could totally see some of the stuff happening to her and her friends. It was fun and I could relate to the cringey moments in the book. These kids are awesome. I really like how they stick up for one another, but aren't afraid to tell each other when they're being stupid. I really hope there are more books in the series. These characters are fun and REAL. The author really gets what it's like to be a kid in middle school.
rdyourbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
Still enjoyable but not a good as the other Berrybrook books. I like that it had a good lesson and no fairy tale ending.
ry_reader_29's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! It showed how people have crushes on others seven when they met. Love it
momoj8's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
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
3.25
emlyrea's review against another edition
5.0
This comic was so cute and perfect!
The drawings were beautiful, the story way too cute, and I smiled way too much while reading it. Loved it and definitely going to read the previous ones!
The drawings were beautiful, the story way too cute, and I smiled way too much while reading it. Loved it and definitely going to read the previous ones!