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sarahthewebnerd's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Body shaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: Classism and Racism
npshafer's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
monicajaylynn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
nerdybirdy101's review against another edition
5.0
Why am I getting emotional over a graphic novel?? I hope this graphic novel is in all school libraries because it would mean so much to so many youths to see representation and love for their natural hair. The artwork is so beautiful and enhances the storyline.
nahimgood's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Racism
Minor: Death of parent
bibliobrandie's review against another edition
4.0
A great middle grade graphic novel about Marlene, a young girl who wants to stop straightening her hair and embrace her natural curls but her mother won't let her. She's forced to spend Sundays in the salon and while she loves spending time with her mom, she does not love the salon or the hair straightening. Marlene's story shows how conventional and eurocentric beauty standards are not easy to unlearn for anybody. I loved Marlene's aunt who saves the day, and Marlene's hair, and I loved the details of how she takes care of her curly hair. We all need a Tia Ruby!
ceraphimfalls's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
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? It's complicated
5.0
hullomoon's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
4.75
I came across this book at work, read it in one setting, and cried.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Body shaming, and Bullying
Moderate: Death of parent and Misogyny