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trevoryan's review
5.0
I love a good story about young people rebelling for a good cause. These teenage girls see something going on that's wrong and decide to make a change. Righteous.
Also, we need more books like this, that talk about menstruation in a way that will certainly help spark conversations and hopefully help normalize something that IS totally normal.
Also, we need more books like this, that talk about menstruation in a way that will certainly help spark conversations and hopefully help normalize something that IS totally normal.
mehsi's review
5.0
A wonderful book about menstruation, about making tampon/pads available at school (I cannot even remember if we had something like that), about friendship, and more! I really really LOVED this book. I loved how diverse and fun the characters were. They really each had their own fun personalities and I loved it. I loved how the three girls took Sasha (who reminded me of Roos - Brugpieper series we have here) under their care and helped her out and become the best friends ever.
I loved how these girls found menstruation the most normal thing (I can tell you I never talked about my friends about that kind of stuff), and how hard they worked to start a revolution (though Abby went a bit too far at times...
I wasn't a fan of the bullies. Bleeeeh.
The art was great! I really like the style and how everything was red (in different shades).
BUT the abrupt ending (I guess in a way it completes the cycle) I am going to rate this book not 5+ but 5 stars. I think the ending could have been better. I would have loved to see an epilogue or some more pages. I mean I am still curious about Brit and her Endometriosis (is it that and can she get the help she so desperately needs). I want to know more about one of the girl's crushes on their friend (not saying who you will find that one out).
I loved how these girls found menstruation the most normal thing (I can tell you I never talked about my friends about that kind of stuff), and how hard they worked to start a revolution (though Abby went a bit too far at times...
I wasn't a fan of the bullies. Bleeeeh.
The art was great! I really like the style and how everything was red (in different shades).
BUT the abrupt ending (I guess in a way it completes the cycle) I am going to rate this book not 5+ but 5 stars. I think the ending could have been better. I would have loved to see an epilogue or some more pages. I mean I am still curious about Brit and her Endometriosis (is it that and can she get the help she so desperately needs). I want to know more about one of the girl's crushes on their friend (not saying who you will find that one out).
danileighta's review
5.0
Excellent book about high school feminism and the sometimes misery that comes with bleeding each month. This should be on every YA shelf at the library.
therealbel's review
5.0
A wonderful, beautiful, important, relevant graphic novel which is centered around menstruation, an often taboo subject. It is both approachable and grounded, and the author and illustrator have created a story that covers not only what it’s like to be a teenage girl but also manages to be utterly inclusive and diverse in equal and perfect measure.
This book has the potential to become one of “those” books - one of the ones that *every* girl reads as a right of passage and boys read in order to understand girls.
This book has the potential to become one of “those” books - one of the ones that *every* girl reads as a right of passage and boys read in order to understand girls.
analyticalchaos's review
4.0
I’m a sucker for monochromatic graphic novels.
This was a quick, cute read. I loved how the book addressed all the nuances of menstruation. It showed how activism for periods is a mixed bag, and the stigma behind it.
It was a bit shallow in story, but it’s meant to be more thought-provoking than anything.
I’m going to definitely keep an eye out for Williams’ and Scheemann’s work in the future.
This was a quick, cute read. I loved how the book addressed all the nuances of menstruation. It showed how activism for periods is a mixed bag, and the stigma behind it.
It was a bit shallow in story, but it’s meant to be more thought-provoking than anything.
I’m going to definitely keep an eye out for Williams’ and Scheemann’s work in the future.
namaenani's review
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
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
lifeonasofa's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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? No
4.5
Go with the Flow 🩸 Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5 Stars
🥹 this graphic novel is so needed. I’m thrilled books like this exist for girls now. It feels so comforting that conversations are finally being had and that one day periods will be discussed freely.
A lovely story about 4 high school friends, with lots of conversation around periods. Some entry level info such as period products and leaking but also discussion about endo and period poverty. 💪🏻
The characters felt like a hug, the illustrations felt warm and the premise - super simple really. Menstral health is important, it impacts half the population. With so much still yet to be researched, it’s imperative that the info we do have is actively shared. 🥰
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.5 Stars
🥹 this graphic novel is so needed. I’m thrilled books like this exist for girls now. It feels so comforting that conversations are finally being had and that one day periods will be discussed freely.
A lovely story about 4 high school friends, with lots of conversation around periods. Some entry level info such as period products and leaking but also discussion about endo and period poverty. 💪🏻
The characters felt like a hug, the illustrations felt warm and the premise - super simple really. Menstral health is important, it impacts half the population. With so much still yet to be researched, it’s imperative that the info we do have is actively shared. 🥰
#gowiththeflow #graphicnovel #bookreview #booksta