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whitreadslit's review
4.0
I am a huge musical theater fan, and Wicked is one of my favorite shows, so this book was right up my alley! I really loved the characters in this story. It was inspirational and sweet. The disability rep was fantastic. If you have a child in your life who loves theater or needs inspiration to chase their dreams, this book is great! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
lizaroo71's review
4.0
Nat loves musicals. She loves singing. When she moves across the country and is in a new place, she starts to make bold choices for herself. She tries out for the latest musical, Wicked, at the JCC. When she makes it, she is elated to be in her first production.
But, things don't always go as smoothly as Nat hopes (otherwise the book would end at chapter two). I loved that we get to know the limitations Nat faces in an able-bodied world. It reminds me how much I take for granted the space in which I move. The conversation between the friends highlights the prejudices and the difficulties of being in a wheelchair.
I love the positivity and the use of theater and creativity that allows Nat a space to be her truest self.
But, things don't always go as smoothly as Nat hopes (otherwise the book would end at chapter two). I loved that we get to know the limitations Nat faces in an able-bodied world. It reminds me how much I take for granted the space in which I move. The conversation between the friends highlights the prejudices and the difficulties of being in a wheelchair.
I love the positivity and the use of theater and creativity that allows Nat a space to be her truest self.
rachelwrites007's review
3.0
This was very very cute. Lots of theatre references and a good friend group!
sasha_in_a_box's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book thinking that it was a bit twee, and it kind of is but I realize it's not at all a fault in this case. It's just so wonderfully illustrative of the experience of a musically and physically talented girl who happens to be in a wheelchair. I've never read a book from this OwnVoices point of view, and I loved it to its core. I love that the book isn't about the disability - it's about coming of age, and your first crush, and frenemies, and strength, and independence. It's about what it's like to be 13 and super into musicals and moving across the country and missing your friend who is drifting away. I really warmed up to this book the further I read, and my heart is happy now that I've finished it minutes ago. I hope there are more books inspired by Ali's experience coming soon.
claire_lou's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
My younger disabled theatre kid heart really needed this book. I wish it had been around when I was younger but reading it now was such a joy! Everyone deserves the chance to fly!
eboc2024's review against another edition
4.0
Just a delightful middle grade book that embraces the line from Wicked “I’m through accepting limits, ‘cause someone says they’re so.” It’s about a girl in a wheelchair who has a dream to be in Broadway shows. It’s funny, romantic, cute, sad, and inspiring. Co-written by Ali Stroker who was the first person in a wheelchair to be on Broadway and who has also won a Tony award. She was also in Glee! My little Broadway heart loved this book so much. I knew all of the song lyrics woven from Broadway shows throughout.
miszjeanie's review against another edition
5.0
The Chance to Fly is a sparkling debut with excellent OwnVoices disability representation. While this book highlights several challenges that wheelchair users face, from accessibility to minimal face-to-face interaction with their peers, it is at its heart a book about a love for the stage. Theater kids will be all over this one, as well as anyone who enjoys books about large friendship groups and warm parent-child dynamics.
Read my full review on my blog.
Thanks to the publisher for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Read my full review on my blog.
Thanks to the publisher for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
tabapple's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
library_ann's review against another edition
4.0
A great depiction of what a teen with a disability can do with supportive friends and a little independence. The authors also really captured how LOUD teens can be, and somehow the print version that I read seemed loud in my head in such a way that grated on my nerves. Another thing that really got to me was how enthusiastic and overcompensating Nat's parents were, which is a thing that makes sense from a character standpoint, but still made me tense.
I was so happy when she found her friend group, but I was also kind of bummed that the racing team didn't work out.
Bonus : there was a ton of angst from so many directions and relationships, but no one had to deal with a bully.
I was so happy when she found her friend group, but I was also kind of bummed that the racing team didn't work out.
Bonus : there was a ton of angst from so many directions and relationships, but no one had to deal with a bully.