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krispy_reading's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
Not only did the author and illustrator do a great job, but so did the editors and colourists. Every chapter has a different colour palette. Different timelines have different illustration styles. Every chapter starts with a wonderful watercolour piece and ends with a cute doodle.
The first four chapters follow each friend & their perspective with the last chapter being group dynamic.
Some heavy topics of mental health and elderly care (see content warnings if necessary).
I really enjoyed the Nisha’s and Davene’s chapters. The panel work of the group chat was well done. The attention to detail was incredible; ALL the steps of hair care and hygiene rituals were shown.
The book had my immediate attention as soon as I saw the keys in the knuckles on page 3.
The first four chapters follow each friend & their perspective with the last chapter being group dynamic.
Some heavy topics of mental health and elderly care (see content warnings if necessary).
I really enjoyed the Nisha’s and Davene’s chapters. The panel work of the group chat was well done. The attention to detail was incredible; ALL the steps of hair care and hygiene rituals were shown.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness
courte_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Dementia, and Stalking
bujoxbooked's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
Such a cute comic!!! I never knew I needed this until now! I loved the details of the one friend getting her hair braiding and showing the hot water, snipping the sides and the baby hair! There’s so much that goes into Black women’s hair and spans our entire lifetime. I only wish there were more stories and that I read it sooner!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Stalking
Minor: Dementia
avisreadsandreads's review
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Stalking, Dementia, Homophobia, Racism, and Biphobia
trayslays's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Dementia, and Mental illness
Minor: Sexual content
shutupiamreading's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I loooooved this! The concept of exploring four women's lives anchored on their hair wash day was so original and worked really well. Also loved that all the women have different illustration styles because their stories are illustrated by different people.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Domestic abuse, Stalking, and Biphobia
Moderate: Dementia
stardustdreamer's review
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content and Mental illness
Minor: Stalking, Dementia, Toxic relationship, and Sexual harassment
nirellis's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
God this was beautiful. The illustrations and colour choices were perfect and the storyline was very well thought out. The way their stories came together and connected through something as (kinda) simple as hair was so fun to see. I am a fellow owner of curly hair and though my hair is different from their hair it was still so fun to see the similarities in haircare and hair rituals. The love poured into this graphic novel was truly touching, I’d love a whole collection of these girls and their lives (and their hair)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship and Dementia
maritay918's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.0
Great depiction of how hair is central to women of color in terms of schedule and our everyday lives. Friendships were rock solid. Wish the mental illness story was handled a bit differently, but it was true to life (as in sometimes that’s how friends respond initially)
Content Warnings
Minor: Dementia, Mental illness, and Stalking
eve81's review
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Stalking, Dementia, Mental illness, and Biphobia