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smallskim's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
mothreadsbookssometimes's review
5.0
Just Roll With It is a graphic novel about a girl, Maggie, dealing with middle school and OCD/anxiety. She lives her life by the results of her D20 and discovers that it’s okay to ask for help when you’re struggling.
This book was amazing! There was so much good representation of mental illness and awkward middle school shenanigans and casual queerness. And, of course, D&D (although it’s a fictional game, CAT, in the book).
It read very much like a graphic memoir almost. Having read El Deafo right before this, it was very much the same vibe, so I kept forgetting that this book is fiction. The story was so engaging, and it dealt with the heavy topics that come with mental illness without being super depressing.
This is a book I would absolutely buy as a gift (or for myself😁).
CW: mental illness, bullying, vomit, injury/violence (mostly RPG/fictional), panic disorders
This book was amazing! There was so much good representation of mental illness and awkward middle school shenanigans and casual queerness. And, of course, D&D (although it’s a fictional game, CAT, in the book).
It read very much like a graphic memoir almost. Having read El Deafo right before this, it was very much the same vibe, so I kept forgetting that this book is fiction. The story was so engaging, and it dealt with the heavy topics that come with mental illness without being super depressing.
This is a book I would absolutely buy as a gift (or for myself😁).
CW: mental illness, bullying, vomit, injury/violence (mostly RPG/fictional), panic disorders
abeckett's review
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
3.0
twirl's review
4.0
This book was so meaningful. The author balanced a fun and young character with deep thoughts and struggles in a way that would be both enjoyable for young readers and adults. I really connected with the main character Maggie. Even though I don’t have OCD nor know someone with it, I related to how she felt about struggling with her mental health and having a hard time reaching out. The adult characters in this book are so kind and such lovely role models. The art is also very cute. And as always, I love the casually queer background characters. It’s definitely one of the better young graphic novels I’ve read, and I’d recommend it to anyone.
robinreads2much's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
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
5.0
ribbonquest's review against another edition
emotional
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
5.0
OCD is expressed in a variety of ways before the term is even brought up. The twenty-sided die is really interesting but there's an extended metaphor with a negative thoughts dragon that I love. Maggie's story feels very real and manages to be uplifting despite her difficulties.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
jennabri0913's review
adventurous
funny
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? Yes
4.0
I thought this was super cute and handled the mental health topic very well.
christiana's review against another edition
4.0
I really dug this cute graphic! Seamlessly puts together finding new friends, family expectations (and imagined expectations), mental health, and Dungeons & Dragons (which is a tall order)!
bmccabe088's review
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.0
azurite's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0