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thenextgenlib's review
4.0
A great beginner graphic novel for those kids who don’t think they’re enough. This will be popular in my library because it reminds me of Sveltlana Chmakova, Raina Telgemeier, Terri Libenson and Rachel Renee Russell’s books which I can’t keep on the shelf. Perfect for 2nd-6th grades.
morganthelibrarian's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
sierra_color's review
3.0
I felt like this book was very cute, and I really did like the art style. I also felt that Nat's character arc was very well done, you see her going from self conscious and insecure, desperate for her former best friend's attention, to realizing she doesn't need that validation at all.
I also feel like the art style made this book very unique, while also making it feel home made. The color pencil, line work, and etc, are full of personality, and feel like they were made by the main character herself.
I'm not giving this book a higher rating because it does feel like the same old story of "finding yourself/ learning to love yourself" and that's it. While there are some quirky/ cute moments, it just overall feels like something I've read before. I'm not saying that's bad, but I feel like story wise the book doesn't stand out that much, but art wise it's very unique book.
This was a quick fun read, and I'd really pick it up again, but ngl, I did think it was for second graders at first lol. Okay, that's just me throwing shade. Anyway, it's an okay book overall, and I'd recommend for either a chill read, or just for kids who are similar to the main character.
I also feel like the art style made this book very unique, while also making it feel home made. The color pencil, line work, and etc, are full of personality, and feel like they were made by the main character herself.
I'm not giving this book a higher rating because it does feel like the same old story of "finding yourself/ learning to love yourself" and that's it. While there are some quirky/ cute moments, it just overall feels like something I've read before. I'm not saying that's bad, but I feel like story wise the book doesn't stand out that much, but art wise it's very unique book.
This was a quick fun read, and I'd really pick it up again, but ngl, I did think it was for second graders at first lol. Okay, that's just me throwing shade. Anyway, it's an okay book overall, and I'd recommend for either a chill read, or just for kids who are similar to the main character.
lawbooks600's review
funny
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? Yes
4.0
Representation: Black characters
Score: Seven points out of ten.
This was a book that was part of the library reading challenge of the month. The goals were to read a poetry book, a graphic novel and a horror book. This meets the second goal.
I picked this up only because I had to and also I read the third and fourth books in the series, the second one was nowhere to be found at the time I read this and the fifth one is coming soon, and guess what, I enjoyed it like the other instalments in the series. It starts with the main character Natalie or Nat for short and she before moving to another school in book four she arrives at her then-new school which I will call Midway from this point onward and here's the most significant aspect about Nat: at first she doesn't like like enough, hence the title, and she keeps telling me that she isn't athletic enough, cool enough, you get the idea. Did I mention her friend abandoned her for another one (that sounds familiar) and I felt sympathetic towards Nat. The middle part of the novel is slightly more intriguing when Nat tries to do things but that doesn't work out too well but eventually Nat starts making friendships with new characters, unfortunately I struggled to remember them due to character soup and them not being well written I suppose. The end was enjoyable to read, the theatre part was okay but the creative writing part is where Nat shines as an artist and now she feels like enough. Oh and that jelly frog scene, so entertaining! That's it. The only book I haven't read is the second one so I'll get it if it's there.
Score: Seven points out of ten.
This was a book that was part of the library reading challenge of the month. The goals were to read a poetry book, a graphic novel and a horror book. This meets the second goal.
I picked this up only because I had to and also I read the third and fourth books in the series, the second one was nowhere to be found at the time I read this and the fifth one is coming soon, and guess what, I enjoyed it like the other instalments in the series. It starts with the main character Natalie or Nat for short and she before moving to another school in book four she arrives at her then-new school which I will call Midway from this point onward and here's the most significant aspect about Nat: at first she doesn't like like enough, hence the title, and she keeps telling me that she isn't athletic enough, cool enough, you get the idea. Did I mention her friend abandoned her for another one (that sounds familiar) and I felt sympathetic towards Nat. The middle part of the novel is slightly more intriguing when Nat tries to do things but that doesn't work out too well but eventually Nat starts making friendships with new characters, unfortunately I struggled to remember them due to character soup and them not being well written I suppose. The end was enjoyable to read, the theatre part was okay but the creative writing part is where Nat shines as an artist and now she feels like enough. Oh and that jelly frog scene, so entertaining! That's it. The only book I haven't read is the second one so I'll get it if it's there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
izzle17's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
omerd84's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
clems_bookcorner's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0