Reviews

Check, Please! Book 2: Sticks & Scones by Ngozi Ukazu

elena_1902's review

lighthearted

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.25

manicotti's review

funny inspiring lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

3.0

deluluantichrist's review

funny lighthearted fast-paced

3.25

cam_882's review against another edition

emotional funny 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? It's complicated

5.0

As a bi hockey player, it’s so refreshing to see such lighthearted and supportive LGBTQIA+ hockey books. Loved this comic series online and had to give its flowers here. Bitty

and Jack

is the representation so desperately needed in the hockey community, an I would’ve greatly benefited from a story like this when I was a young player.  

martinsenjes's review against another edition

5.0

pure!! blueberry jam flavored!! happiness!!

ippoddity's review

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

4.0

ileanamadison's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

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

5.0

CHECK PLEASE I LOVE YOUUUUUUUU A PERFECT AND ICONIC SERIES STSRT TO FINISH THE ONLY THING IS A WISH THERE WAS MORE. ALL THESE CHARACTERS WILL MAKE ME CRY AND LAUGH AND SCRESM EVERY TIME NGOZI UKAZU THE AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRSTOR THST YOU ARE

char_stars's review against another edition

4.0

JACK AND BITTY ARE GETTING MARRIED AND I HAVE NEVER BEEN HAPPIER

i feel like some of the side plots were tied up too quickly

this is really a 4.5

nerdese's review

4.0

This series is just the sweetest! So wholesome and funny without ever avoiding some tougher convos, like homophobia in sports, coming out to your family, parents who aren’t as supportive as they could be. I liked how this volume built up Jack and Bitty, and allowed the to grow in their understanding of each other and themselves. A new class of kids in the Haus made for a nice change of pace, but I did miss some of the guys who graduated! Ukazu makes you feel like you’re among friends, and plays off that ever-present nostalgia for the good old college days. While I still feel a bit of the big picture of the story is lost in the episodic format (not much to be done when adapting from a weekly webcomic!) I still really enjoyed this, and will definitely miss these characters.

Even if you’re not a big hockey fan, I’d still recommend this to just about anyone looking for a hilarious and heartwarming story.

samimyers's review against another edition

3.0

RATING - 3 STARS

idkkkkkkk just meh