 Loading... | Look on the bright side Author: Williams, Lily | |
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Summary:
While Brit struggles with feelings for a seemingly rude boy who might have a soft side, Christine can't deny any longer that she likes Abby, as more than just a friend. The only question is, does Abby have feelings for Christine, too? Misunderstandings, betrayal, and jealousy are bound to get in the way. But hey! Look on the bright side: They're in this together. Always. In graphic novel format.
| Added Entry - Personal Name: | Schneemann, Karen |
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (+) (12/01/23)
School Library Journal (+) (11/01/23)
Booklist (10/15/23)
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (A) (00/10/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 10/15/2023 Schneemann and Williams reunite Sasha, Brit, Christine, and Abby in this endearing sequel to the Eisner-nominated graphic novel Go with the Flow (2020). After sparking a period revolution at Hazelton High, the four friends face new challenges: endometriosis, junior year, overwhelming crushes, and more. With Brit caught between two polar-opposite boys and Christine’s feelings for Abby bubbling up, will their friendship help them endure eleventh grade? Veering from the monochromatic crimson of Go with the Flow, this sequel bursts with movement, featuring bold outlines and colored-pencil shading. Williams’ art style adds a gritty, realistic touch to the characters. The story follows a familiar trope, in which four friends navigate distinct life lessons, coming together to support one another’s growth. The authors leverage this familiarity, including references to the 2005 film adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice,” to create a relatable and charming bond between readers and the characters. This Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants–esque story will have readers laughing and cheering for Sasha, Brit, Christine, and Abby. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 11/01/2023 Gr 5 Up—The sequel to the Eisner-nominated graphic novel Go with the Flow begins where the previous volume left off. A series of wordless panels show pad and tampon dispensers being placed throughout the women's bathrooms at school, thanks to the efforts of Abby, Christine, Brit, and Sasha. Abby hopes to make these necessities available at a wider level, working with the principal and the school's Unicorn Club so they can also be installed in the men's rooms. Brit is home recovering from her endometriosis surgery, and once back at school, has two very different classmates interested in being her boyfriend. Sasha is learning to balance schoolwork and having a boyfriend, and Christine struggles with telling Abby that she likes her more than a friend. The art is colorful, bright, and eye-catching; characters reflect a variety of racial and body diversity. As with the first book, this is an engaging, realistic, positive, and inclusive slice-of-life story about navigating high school, friendship, and crushes. Pair with Cathy G. Johnson's The Breakaways and the "Lumberjanes" series. VERDICT A standout graphic novel that should be in every library.—Marissa Lieberman - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
