Cheer Up

Thank you Oni press and net galley for an e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

CW: Transphobia, Sexual Harassment, and Fatphobic remarks.

This was so cute! I really enjoyed my time reading this. It was so nice to see a plus sized main character that is athletic and doesn't give af. I loved Annie and BeBe so much. I loved the way their friendship blossomed into a relationship. And how they always had each other's backs to peoples hateful remarks towards the other. I also really liked how this showed that all bodies are healthy and can be active.

But i feel like it was too short and most of the problems they were presented with were resolved too quickly. Some of the cheerleaders made some transphobic comments and microaggressions and we never got to see them apologizing. We can just see that they do grow from that and learn to truly accept BeBe. I just wish we could've seen more.

Overall, I definitely recommend this graphic novel its wholesome, has great representation, and has a great message.