Thérèse's Reviews > Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms

An incredibly cute and important graphic novel!

The art in this is lovely; I adore the style. More than that, though, I am a really big fan of how this story played out. It follows a lesbian who joins the cheerleading team and falls in love with the cheerleading captain, her ex-friend and a trans girl. Their dynamic was really fun to read- I love bickering-but-supportive couples.

The pacing in this comic is excellent. Even though graphic novels are typically shorter, I never felt as though things were moving too quickly. The story involves transphobic microaggressions as well as the cheerleading captain's frustration about being treated like a spokesperson for all trans women. I think that the author dealt with these things wonderfully- I would just keep these trigger warnings in mind while reading!

I believe that everyone who is interested in graphic novels, lgbt romance, and sports should read this. It's such a good time.

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an e-ARC!