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mckinlay's review
4.0
*I received a free DRC from netgalley and the publisher. This does not affect my rating.*
If you're new here, I love the Lumberjanes. I'll take these girls in comics and novels, any way i can get them to be honest. This one fell a little short for me, it was just missing something I can't quite pinpoint, but I still liked it a lot. Full disclosure, i've been in a major slump lately, so it could also be that.
If you're new here, I love the Lumberjanes. I'll take these girls in comics and novels, any way i can get them to be honest. This one fell a little short for me, it was just missing something I can't quite pinpoint, but I still liked it a lot. Full disclosure, i've been in a major slump lately, so it could also be that.
saeverra's review
4.0
Best part of this one was that the Lumberjanes thought Saskatchewan sounded like a made up place 💕
thingslucyreads's review
adventurous
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
4.0
I recived a copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This was another super fun jaunt with the Lumberjanes, this time focused very much on Jo where the other book was focused very much on April. Jo recieves a letter from home and then has to decide what she wants out of the summer and what path she wants to take.
Again I found this enjoyable and satisfying, especially as it starts out with a competition which Roanoke cabin, in true Roanoke style, sets out to WIN. And then along the way they realise that WINNING is less important than spending time with your friends while you try your best. Lovely.
My one quibble with this book is that, despite being mainly about Jo, if you only read this book and had no prior knowledge of the series, you wouldn't know she's trans. Trans girl protagonists aren't a common thing in middle grade fiction and Jo is one of the more high profile ones; so it seems an oversight to not even pay it lip service, especially considering her parents are consistently referred to as "Jo's two gay dads" when just saying "Jo's two dads" achieves the same. I'm not suggesting Jo be consistently referred to as "Trans Lumberjane Jo", but if we can call her gay dads gay every time, why can't we mention it once? Even just a mention that she chose her own name would do it, or maybe talk about how being a Lumberjane is a source of gender euphoria for her, assuming it is.
This is pointless now because this book has been out for years and the Lumberjanes comic series is finished, but I had to google "Is Jo Lumberjanes trans?" because the complete lack of mention or even implication made me second guess myself about it. And while we're on this topic, this book also doesn't mention that she's Navajo. You have to go to the wiki for both of these.
Anyway. It was a fun time and I enjoyed it! Just, maybe we can say things out loud on paper more moving forward.
My thanks to Abrams Books for the early copy.
This was another super fun jaunt with the Lumberjanes, this time focused very much on Jo where the other book was focused very much on April. Jo recieves a letter from home and then has to decide what she wants out of the summer and what path she wants to take.
Again I found this enjoyable and satisfying, especially as it starts out with a competition which Roanoke cabin, in true Roanoke style, sets out to WIN. And then along the way they realise that WINNING is less important than spending time with your friends while you try your best. Lovely.
My one quibble with this book is that, despite being mainly about Jo, if you only read this book and had no prior knowledge of the series, you wouldn't know she's trans. Trans girl protagonists aren't a common thing in middle grade fiction and Jo is one of the more high profile ones; so it seems an oversight to not even pay it lip service, especially considering her parents are consistently referred to as "Jo's two gay dads" when just saying "Jo's two dads" achieves the same. I'm not suggesting Jo be consistently referred to as "Trans Lumberjane Jo", but if we can call her gay dads gay every time, why can't we mention it once? Even just a mention that she chose her own name would do it, or maybe talk about how being a Lumberjane is a source of gender euphoria for her, assuming it is.
This is pointless now because this book has been out for years and the Lumberjanes comic series is finished, but I had to google "Is Jo Lumberjanes trans?" because the complete lack of mention or even implication made me second guess myself about it. And while we're on this topic, this book also doesn't mention that she's Navajo. You have to go to the wiki for both of these.
Anyway. It was a fun time and I enjoyed it! Just, maybe we can say things out loud on paper more moving forward.
My thanks to Abrams Books for the early copy.
elfkey's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ericawrites's review
3.0
This was cute. It was fine. Good for kids, but maybe there's less crossover appeal than the comics. Also, mentions of Jo's transness were a little coded in a way that they felt more hidden than insider, if you know you know.
san89's review
adventurous
emotional
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
zoediane's review
3.0
Having read a Lumberjane graphic novel before, this is much the same and I really enjoyed reading this! It's full of fun and adventure, perfect for young girls who will love these young role models and their adventures.