This was gold! Besties: Work It Out impressed me with its themes and thoughtful characters. I love seeing a kid acknowledge how hard her mom is working and wanting to take care of her. 

The story showed perfectly the deeper awareness you get as a kid when you realize the weight of adult responsibilities and MONEY. Some of us discover it earlier depending on our circumstances, but the conclusion is usually the same. 

Chanda and Beth were so much fun together. They were chaotic and quirky but loved each other. The artwork was better than ever. The lines were sleeker (I see you Clip Studio Paint), and the color direction was phenomenal. 

Something I loved was the spin on “lying, and I hope they don’t find out.” Ending spoiler:

The girls legit work hard to undo their mistake and even get help from an older sibling. They honestly get away with it all until one little mistake. It’s a refreshing turn on the trope, but still manages to admonish honesty. Loved it!

 

I’m always game to read more from the Click series and now Besties!