this was so good! ( )

You know what, suddenly I DO like sports stories! Other stories that "Cheer Up" have been compared to were a bust for me personally, but this one was delightful and I adore the main characters. I'd love to see a sequel to this!! ( )

teen graphic fiction - antisocial lesbian Annie Ginter joins cheer squad to round out her college app, reunites with ex-friend trans people-pleasing cheer captain Beatrice Diaz.

not quite an enemies-to-lovers story, since they seem more like friends who drifted apart (though there is another girl on the team who had suffered a bite from Annie), but actually a very cute queer rom-com situation, with appropriate conflicts (Bea struggling to deal with overprotective parents and a persistent boy suitor who won't take a hint/keeps harassing her; another student on the squad who decides to come out to their team as nonbinary). This was a joy to read and I'd love to see more.

February2024 bingo challenge: made you laugh, couple on cover, under 290 pages , award winner ( )

Such a sweet and caring story! This story involves personal growth, acceptance, and love.

High School is tough but through in things like being transgender and it becomes even more challenging. I love that BeBe and Annie were there to support one another and showed that a good support system is just as important for navigating life's difficulties in addition to being able to stand up for one's self. ( )

3.75 ( )