A review by allysonw_
Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

This story made me want to get back into graphic novels. I enjoyed the balance of humor and emotional moments. Bitty is such a loveable character, and if he was a real person I'd definitely want to be his friend. (I also related to his obsession with BeyoncĂ© lol) There were strong supporting characters like Bitty's teammates and potential love interest Jack (who's very brooding and swoon-worthy!), which I appreciated because sometimes authors can make supporting characters an afterthought.  I would've liked a little more backstory into Bitty's life before he got to college, but that didn't deter me from finishing the novel, and I plan to read book 2.