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thefantasticalworldofsara's review
3.0
Very promising first volume! The colours and art style are right up my alley and the found family dynamic is just *chef’s kiss.* Will definitely read the next volume to see what happens!
Also is me liking sports based comics going to be a thing?? First Check Please, then Fence and now this
Also is me liking sports based comics going to be a thing?? First Check Please, then Fence and now this
verovivaldi9's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was such a sweet, light and fluffy read.
mehsi's review
4.0
I received this graphic novel from Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
Meet Charlene, or Charlie Bravo. A transfer student to this college she is in for a heap of trouble and fun as she walks around for clubs and meets the Avant-Guards, a wannabe basketball team that just needs one more player (where have we seen this setting before, ah yes, so many places :P). They want Charlie. I was wondering why because Charlie didn’t seem like the girl to do basketball, but it turns out she was actually in varsity (which makes me wonder what happened).
I have to say I wasn’t always a fan of Olivia, having her POV at times did help, but otherwise I am not too big of a fan of pushy characters. I get that you need a team member to complete your team, but pushing, hedging and whining and even getting other peeps to help out just went WAY too far for me. If I was Charlie I would have said a big fat no to Olivia and just turned away. Olivia needs to chill out. She is also way over the top with everything, it is like she can’t do anything normally without exaggerating the fuck out of it. Again, not a character trait that makes me happy.
And sure, she had her cute moments, and I loved seeing her swoon (at least that is how I saw it) over Charlie.
Meet Charlene, or Charlie Bravo. A transfer student to this college she is in for a heap of trouble and fun as she walks around for clubs and meets the Avant-Guards, a wannabe basketball team that just needs one more player (where have we seen this setting before, ah yes, so many places :P). They want Charlie. I was wondering why because Charlie didn’t seem like the girl to do basketball, but it turns out she was actually in varsity (which makes me wonder what happened).
I have to say I wasn’t always a fan of Olivia, having her POV at times did help, but otherwise I am not too big of a fan of pushy characters. I get that you need a team member to complete your team, but pushing, hedging and whining and even getting other peeps to help out just went WAY too far for me. If I was Charlie I would have said a big fat no to Olivia and just turned away. Olivia needs to chill out. She is also way over the top with everything, it is like she can’t do anything normally without exaggerating the fuck out of it. Again, not a character trait that makes me happy.
And sure, she had her cute moments, and I loved seeing her swoon (at least that is how I saw it) over Charlie.
orangesandberries's review
5.0
super cute and fun to read. i love reading stories with college aged characters
joanna1905's review
3.0
A really cool comic series! I love gay sports comics and this is the first one I've seen that's fxf! This series as a solid story, great art and I love all the characters.
Due to the mature of comics I usually don't care that much for the supporting characters because we never get to know them very well - however, this series changes all that by having the pov switch to a different member of the team each issue. I really really liked this and this format really made it easier to love this super cool cast of characters!
Due to the mature of comics I usually don't care that much for the supporting characters because we never get to know them very well - however, this series changes all that by having the pov switch to a different member of the team each issue. I really really liked this and this format really made it easier to love this super cool cast of characters!
bgibley's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
5.0
heabooknerd's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this cute and inclusive graphic novel and I'm looking forward to more.
nerdysread's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
laura_cs's review
5.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Welcome to the Georgia O'Keeffe College of the Arts and Subtle Dramatics! Now meet our players: Charlie, an aspiring filmmaker and transfer student; Olivia, a textbook over-achiever; Ashley, who sings like Beyonce and dances like Rihanna; Tiffany, who would like you to join her coven and, no, those are definitely not candles in her dorm room; Nicole, the cynic; and Jay, who is a quiet gentle-giant. Together they are: the Avant-Guards!
This motley crew come together to play basketball in a brand-new league for small colleges, and develop friendships (and romances) as they learn how to become a team. It's sweet and cute and funny, and the art is fantastic. But what a cliffhanger! I can't wait to see what will happen in Volume 2!
Welcome to the Georgia O'Keeffe College of the Arts and Subtle Dramatics! Now meet our players: Charlie, an aspiring filmmaker and transfer student; Olivia, a textbook over-achiever; Ashley, who sings like Beyonce and dances like Rihanna; Tiffany, who would like you to join her coven and, no, those are definitely not candles in her dorm room; Nicole, the cynic; and Jay, who is a quiet gentle-giant. Together they are: the Avant-Guards!
This motley crew come together to play basketball in a brand-new league for small colleges, and develop friendships (and romances) as they learn how to become a team. It's sweet and cute and funny, and the art is fantastic. But what a cliffhanger! I can't wait to see what will happen in Volume 2!