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emily_claire11's review
funny
tense
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
nicolemhewitt's review
5.0
This review and many more can be found on my blog: Feed Your Fiction Addiction
This graphic novel highlights a sport most kids probably don't know exists, competitive yo-yoing. The book highlights both the joys and tribulations of working as a team when Cory's dance group works toward their final competition together. But, in the meantime, Cory is finding himself drawn to something new when he sees his new tutor (a stereotype-breaking Muslim American girl) performing some seriously sick yo-yo tricks. Cory is stretched thin between his new love of yo-yo, his need to improve his grades, and his dance team's increasingly frustrating practices. In the end, he has to find a way to balance it all and forge new friendships without leaving his old friends behind.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via Barnes & Noble's ARC program. No compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
This graphic novel highlights a sport most kids probably don't know exists, competitive yo-yoing. The book highlights both the joys and tribulations of working as a team when Cory's dance group works toward their final competition together. But, in the meantime, Cory is finding himself drawn to something new when he sees his new tutor (a stereotype-breaking Muslim American girl) performing some seriously sick yo-yo tricks. Cory is stretched thin between his new love of yo-yo, his need to improve his grades, and his dance team's increasingly frustrating practices. In the end, he has to find a way to balance it all and forge new friendships without leaving his old friends behind.
***Disclosure: I received this book from the publisher via Barnes & Noble's ARC program. No compensation was given and all opinions are my own.***
stephanie_happylibrarian's review
inspiring
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? Yes
3.5
This is a fun read about friendship, trying new things, and moving forward/growing up.
anroshie's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
rkalajian'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? No
4.25
booklover160's review
4.0
Pretty good graphic about a kid trying to juggle all his different interests while attempting to maintain everyone's expectations. He fails but learns and his earnestness is really refreshing. I really liked it!
z_e_l_d_a's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
5.0
Fantastic
michellew123's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
mandallin's review
so sweet!!! and so real… cory making typos while searching up videos reached me deeply in my soul