Reviews tagging 'Body shaming'

Frizzy by Claribel A. Ortega

25 reviews

avisreadsandreads's review

challenging emotional hopeful 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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Bullying, Body shaming, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Grief and Death of parent

kyliereads341's review

hopeful 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? No

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Body shaming, Racism, and Death of parent

library_kb's review

emotional hopeful 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? No

3.75

I understand why this book is on so many award/recommendation lists. It is a very focused graphic novel, dealing with Marlene's journey to figure out her hair style and in connection, her identity. I especially liked how this book dealt with generational expectations that get passed down and how sometimes it is the hardest to be honest with those closest to us because we don't want to hurt them. It also is a good introduction for middle schoolers how racism infiltrates expectations for "appropriate" hairstyles and dress and how that can negatively impact people. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Bullying

Moderate: Death of parent

tetedump's review

emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Bullying, Body shaming, Racism, and Emotional abuse

readandfindout's review

emotional reflective fast-paced

4.75

Style/writing: 5 stars
Themes: 5 stars
Characters: 4.5 stars
Plot: 4.5 stars
Art: 4.5 stars

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming and Bullying

Moderate: Racism, Grief, and Misogyny

Minor: Death of parent

luminareads's review

informative inspiring lighthearted 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

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming

Minor: Racism

imstephtacular's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, Body shaming, and Sexism

Minor: Death of parent, Death, and Racism

lettuce_read's review against another edition

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism, Body shaming, and Bullying

Moderate: Misogyny, Death of parent, and Grief

clarabooksit's review

emotional hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying and Body shaming

Minor: Death of parent and Grief

betweentheshelves's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

5.0

What an important, beautiful, endearing middle grade graphic novel. There are so many middle grade readers who will relate to Marlene. All of her life, she is constantly told that she has "bad hair." That she needs to go weekly to get it straightened in order to fit in with society. But all she wants is to wear her curly hair, to be herself. 

Everything about this book works so well together, from the art style to the writing to the characters. The emotion comes through so well, not just through the illustrations, but through the writing as well. My favorite scene was definitely when Marlene was at her aunt's house, learning about her hair and why so many people said her hair was "bad." The fact that she eventually gets to just be herself is so heartwarming; I loved it so much.

There are some lovely side characters as well. Marlene's best friend always has her back, even trying to help her figure out how to wear her hair naturally. Of course, her aunt is amazing, and we get to see Marlene's relationship with her mom evolve throughout the book as well. All of these relationships help Marlene on her journey in learning to be herself, and I can see so many kids being drawn to her story.

All in all, if you're looking for a good, heartwarming graphic novel to read this October, definitely pick this one up!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, and Racism

Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Grief

Minor: Death of parent