bookishcb_21 's review for:

Flip by Ngozi Ukazu

4.5

challenging funny hopeful informative reflective sad 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

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Freaky Friday vibes meets switching bodies with your crush meets k-pop fandom! Ahh, you are in for a treat, reader friends! 🫰 Thanks again to NetGalley and First Second Books (First Second) for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for feedback. 

This graphic novel has been on my watchlist since I saw it advertised online through First Second’s IG account. It sounded really good and did it deliver! Chi-Chi ends up falling for Flip Henderson at her school, but he just doesn’t know it yet. When an accidental video promposal gets sent to him, she wants nothing but to hide away from the world (especially since he rejects her publicly). Embarrassment and a wish send things into motion for Chi-Chi and next thing she knows she’s switched bodies with Flip. They go through the entire story learning more about themselves, who they are as people (walking in each other’s shoes), and what it is to love yourself fully. I also loved the fact that this story included a fandom storyline with Chi-Chi and her favorite k-pop group! I could relate wholeheartedly to that love of a group/inclusion to a fandom and what it’s like to have others around you who love the same thing you do 💜

If this book sounds good to you, please give it a read upon its release date: Sep. 23, 2025 - I would love to chat with you about it! 🤗