What an incredibly wonderful and powerful graphic novel!

All the more powerful for it's way of discussing issues ranging from fat-shaming to explorations of how it can be for a trans girl just wanting to be herself in highschool, Bebe and Annie (our two main characters) are both so different in terms of personalities but are both so awesome in their own unique way. We have Annie, all bluster and temper, ready with her spitfire to call out injustice, Then we have Bebe, who I absolutely adored, trying to navigate highschool 'quietly' because she doesn't want even more attention on herself since she is the first trans girl in her high school. Through Bebe's experiences, we see how she negotiates her identity within a space that is not overtly supportive or safe for her. But what Bebe's character really shows is the fake 'wokeness' of people. One of the main character arcs for Bebe is standing up for herself and letting people know what she actually wants. She doesn't want to make a scene, she hates being the centre of attention - and the constant need for others to put her in the centre of attention to demonstrate how 'okay' they are with her is actually effecting her in the opposite way. She feels all the more disconnected from her peers. I loved Bebe so much.

Bebe and Annie's relationship was absolutely adorable. I was cheering (hah, get it?) for them from the start! I just wish that we actually got to spend more time with them as a couple. It felt kind of rushed and I just wanted more.

Overall, I highly recommend this graphic novel!!!!! Perfect for fans of Check, Please! and Heartstopper.