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Oh my word!

I don't think I could put into words how much I loved this. From cover to cover this was a beautiful wholesome read. I'm so happy that we finally have a well explained, mainly positive and sweet graphic novel with Trans, non-binary and lesbian characters, we really need more like this!

Beebee and Annie are really cute together, and to see Annie stick up for Beebee when it comes to people trying to belittle and take advantage off her was nice. I enjoyed seeing Beebee go from shy quite girl who hates being the center of attention to someone who knows her worth and to look after herself instead of trying to be a people pleaser.

I liked that it also showed how some of her 'friends' used her for their own gain, especially so it looks good for them and looks even better on a college application. Knowing that happens to Trans people in reality is horrible but I like that they showed the gain and glory others get from someone else's journey and pain.

This was a cute and sweet read. I liked Annie the most. She doesn't really care what anyone thinks but then again she didn't really have anyone to judge her. Annie runs into her old ex-friend Bebe who is starting to transition. They reunite when Annie tryouts out for the Cheerleading squad, who Bebe is the Captain. Bebe doesn't really like the attention nor the title but everyone seems to know what she needs, so they think. In this short story, Annie helps Bebe find her voice to say what she really wants.

Thank you Netgalley, Crystal Frasier for the chance to read Cheer Up in return for an honest review.

This adorable graphic novel follows Annie, a high school student who needs to join a team in order to improve her college applications. When former friend, Bebe, takes a stand to get Annie on the cheerleading squad, the two of them find themselves bonding once again.

When I say this is the loveliest thing I’ve read in a while, I mean it. This story is just so nice and uplifting. With a trans main character, it does delve into the everyday transphobia that Bebe has to face, but it shows how good communication and an open mind can go a long way.

Annie and Bebe are complete opposites, which is exactly what I love when it comes to romance. Despite their differences, the two of them have such respect and compassion for each other. The two of them warmed my cold, dead heart.

We also get to see how the other members of the team learn to think about how they treat Bebe, and how their words, which they think are harmless, might actually hurt her. Their learning curve was another heart-warming aspect of this story.

I devoured this in one night and I’ll definitely be purchasing a physical copy of this when it’s released because it’ll be perfect to reread whenever I need a little serotonin boost. The characters are loveable and the story is fun, whilst bringing up some important conversations. I’m so glad I had the chance to pick this up!

This was an incredible and heartwarming read! The characters are so well fleshed out, and their struggles are real. I loved watching Bebe's confidence in herself grow and become more comfortable being herself in public. I also loved how the cheer team is portrayed in this graphic novel. So often they're the bullies or antagonists in media, so it was refreshing to see a work that portrayed them as real people. Annie's character was also adorable, and I loved seeing her interact more comfortably with other people. This is such a great read that really builds upon the importance of having the support of great friends!

The illustrations and the colors in this one are so beautiful. I loved how Annie and Beatrice complement each other well and help each other grow. I also loved how Bebe got to stand up for herself and her friends always being there to give their support to her whenever she needed it. Reading about her overprotective and sometimes rude parents is so hard, though, since I can relate to that back when I was the same age as the main character, Beatrice.

Cheer Up was a lovely sapphic coming of age graphic novel that left me wanting more of this awesome characters. Anyone who has ever gone through high school will relate to Bebe's struggle to fit in and Annie's don't care attitude, and what a classic rom-com combination that is. The art is so much fun and adds a lot to the story, I might have to reread this book in order to catch all of the details. I cannot speak to the representation Bebe, the trans character, however it felt genuine and did not fall into harmful tropes. Cheer Up is a great book for anyone who just wants to escape into these two teen girl's world, it's a story about first love, self-discovery and having the courage to stand up for yourself.

I loved every little thing about this book!

Cheer Up is one of the most refreshing books I've ever read, and absolutely one of my favorite graphic novels. Bebe and Annie are such loveable protagonists, who grow so much throughout the book. I felt like I learned a lot by reading about Bebe's struggles with being trans, and how she feels like she has to act a certain way to be accepted for who she is. The exploration of micro-aggressions was so respectively handled and was obviously done with a lot of care and consideration. Everyone can learn something from reading this book.

I also loved that while it dealt with some more serious issues, the book also treats 'teenage girl problems' with a lot of respect, and shows girls coming together to support each other and learning how to be better along the way. The romance that developed between Bebe and Annie was so adorable, and I really enjoyed how they supported and helped each other become better people.

I will absolutely be buying a physical copy of this book when it's released in August!

This graphic novel has a huge lesson to be learned. A powerful message that I support all the way!!! No one should ever be afraid to be who they all. This graphic novel really delved right in to the inequality as well and the things people say without meaning it to be harmful.

Basically I adore this book and I seriously hope there well be more!!! The art, the characters, and the powerful message that is sooo very needed. Oh and before I forget, kudos to the dad!!! Way to step up and be cool.

I hope people read this and adore it as just as I do. I recommend this to anyone who has been hurt by the words of others, those who have trouble making friends, and those who love lgbtqia books. This was a great one to pick up!!

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Oni Press for allowing me to read this for my honest and unbiased opinion.

Will be posted on my blog and Amazon shortly.

Cheer Up was a fun and heartfelt comic about friendship, standing up for oneself, and of course, cheer! I loved how the book described what it's like to live as a transgender woman in high school. As a cisgender female, it's something I'll never understand the feeling of. This graphic novel felt very down to earth and authentic. I love how although it focused on romance, it was very friendship oriented. It was definitely a fresh of breath air to see a group of friends go out and do fun things, because I think that's what youth is about. It's about living your best life and discovering who you are as a person, and Cheer Up perfectly depicted that! Furthermore, I loved how towards the end, Bebe was finally able to stand up for herself. The ending left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. Despite having less than 150 pages, Cheer Up was a lovely coming of age story that dealt with a lot of topics, and ultimately, completely delivered. I look forward to reading more diverse stories like this one, because it was truly a delight.

This is a really sweet and empowering graphic novel! I really loved the representation, and the message about how acceptance means respecting others’ autonomy!

When I decided to read this book , I didn't have any expectations. I've seen it around a few tomes and thought it might be cute so I wanted to give it a try... and boy was I right! This was a cute story that features a wlw relationship and tha main character is a transgender girl ! I just enjoyed this so much. It was honestly perfect and you should definitely read this, NOW! I wish it was longer than it is because I would love
to see more of these characters. Seriously, check it out.

Oh my God this is adorable.
The story itself is fairly basic, a girl reluctantly joins the cheerleading team and falls for the captain, then there's a prom. But the core story isn't what makes this so incredible.
The representation is incredible.
Off the top of my head, we have a trans POC main character, multiple plus-sized characters, non-binary characters, interracial relationships, wlw relationships and so so so much more. I think this is a prime example of why diversity matters in media, because this didn't feel forced at all, it was completely natural, and it addressed loads of different issues.
I am not able to speak to the accuracy of most of these discussions, so I won't try to, but I will say that it has highlighted a few things I hadn't previously thought much about, and I love that.
Tying into representation - the art!!! The art is absolutely beautiful, both in its technicalities and it's diversity. I adored these drawings, and hope to see more from the artist!
All in all, this is a really great graphic novel - major props to Crystal Frasier.

Deliciously delightful with deep themes that we all need to be aware of . Bebe is a trans girl trying to find her place in high school with all that being an adolescent entails . The added roles that others try to pawn off on her leave Bebe feeling defeated and as if she is walking on eggshells. In comes boisterous and argumentative Anne who says and does what she wants. Their friendship begins to grow and they both find strength in each other to try new things and be their true selves.

More please , Anne and Bebe are just wonderful and their friend group of like minded fearsome people make this even more perfect.

Your best bet of getting me invested in any sort of sports-related book? Make it queer. It’s really that simple. Cheer Up moves in the beautifully populated ranks of Fence, Check, Please and Heartstopper and provides some much-needed diverse representation!
Cheer Up: Love and Pompons is a heartfelt, quick-paced, sweet and super diverse graphic novel. Though it’s pretty short, it managed to pack a lot within those pages – from diverse representation, a sapphic love story (with the unbeatable trope best-friends-to-enemies-to-friends-to-lovers) to representations of transphobic microaggressions and teammates becoming friends for life. I never had the feeling that topics were rushed or dropped completely, and they all tied in really well together towards the end.
I loved the juxtaposition of Annie, who’s super antisocial and has a lot of anger bottled up inside of her, with BeeBee who is an absolute people pleaser – recently transitioned, she thinks that she has to keep everyone happy in order for them to still support her. Which means that a lot of the times, she says yes to things when she’s already overwhelmed and overworked. When these two former friends find their way back to each other through cheerleading, all bets are off and I loved how they both helped each other feel accepted and loved in this book.
BeeBee puts a lot of pressure on herself but she also faces transphobic microaggressions from her team – you can tell they only mean well, but sometimes that makes speaking up about being uncomfortable even harder. I enjoyed how supportive BeeBee’s cheerleader squad was and how they stood up for her, even when they didn’t get it right on their first try.
And can we talk for a second about the representation of DIFFERENT body shapes when it comes to cheerleaders? My heart was cheering when I saw multiple plus-sized characters on the squad! No one makes a comment about them not being able to do the pyramid or having to lose weight to stay on the team. They are just as able to slay as cheerleaders as everyone else on the team - You wouldn’t believe how healing that kind of representation can be.
Dealing with current social topics without sacrificing its lightheartedness, Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms is the perfect boost of girl power!

Cheer Up: Love and Pompoms is an cute LGBTQIA+ story about Annie and Bebe. Annie needs more extracurriculars for her college applications and is prompted by her mother to try out for the cheerleader squad. During cheerleading training, Annie and Bebe get reacquainted since they lost touch in the past two years. Bebe also start transitioning and Annie and the cheerleading squad are very supportive, but sometimes in their own way.

I really recommend Cheer Up to everyone who loves Heartstopper by Alice Oseman. I truly enjoyed reading it and I think many others will.

This book was absolutely adorable. I devoured it in just a little bit of time, and I loved everything about it. The main characters were easy to root for, and the book focused on a lesson we all need to learn.

It is great to stand up for others, but we need to check in to make sure it is what *they* want.

Such a fun graphic novel! Thanks so much to netgalley and the publisher for sending this to me. Any fans of Fence definitely need to add this book to their to read list!

Right off the bat I knew I would like this since I loved the artwork on the cover! Very vibrant. I enjoyed the cute fluff. The conflict in this was minimal. I felt relaxed while reading this. I enjoyed the queer representation even if this felt a bit rushed.

I really liked the angle this graphic novel took, because while Bebe was officially accepted onto the cheerleading team and even made the team’s first transgender captain, we got to see some of her experiences of more “inconspicuous” transmisia and the emotional toll it took on her. Not being invited to unofficial team outings; her teammates and friends focusing more on showing outward support than really listening to what Bebe wanted; the overprotectiveness of her parents; trying to blend in and not cause a scene, even to the point where she didn’t feel comfortable saying anything stronger or offending him when a boy didn’t accept her “no”; feeling like she had to be a perfect, smiley version of herself all the time because she felt her parents, school, and peers had already accommodated her enough by accepting her transition… sometimes these things are moved to the margins when the story is focusing on a transition or challenging more overt transmisia, so I appreciated seeing some of these other things get some recognition too.

Bebe says something to herself that really hit me: “Okay, big smile. Everyone likes you when you’re happy.” I think many of us probably feel this way, trying to cover over our bad days or frustrations or discomfort with a smile or a positive attitude to make ourselves more agreeable. After just finishing Act Your Age, Eve Brown where being cranky/weird/particular/occasionally over-the-top and feeling like you need to fit into a box for others is a common theme, I think it’s important to remember that no one is ever “too much”, that for the people who love you, your problems or worries aren’t a burden, but a part of sharing in your life.

There were parts of the storyline that I would have loved to spend more time on (the love story between Bebe and Annie happened quite quickly and I really would have liked to explore more of the team dynamics and how they went from making some insensitive and ignorant comments about being trans to generally open and accepting), but it was overall an adorable and thought-provoking book.

This was so incredibly sweet, and the art was gorgeous. When I saw it was a "queer graphic novel" I was already sold, but the characters were so cute too. I especially loved Annie; I love her attitude and look

5 stars

THIS WAS SO ADORABLE!
I'm absolutely obsessed with this graphic novel! The art style was perfect. The story was beautifully designed and written.
I adored Annie, her feisty and in your face personality was a delight to read about. Her mom was hilarious and amazing.
I loved Bebe. Her story was... I was blown away by how this was so well done. The fact that the creators of this novel put so many details and care for her character and her life was... amazing.
Again the art style and design were perfect. The characters come to life in every page.
This novel reminded me of the first time I read Heartstopper, I knew it was going to be a favorite instantly and I'm happy to say it really was.
Can't wait for everyone to read this.

TW: harassment, Transphobia, micro aggressions,

Thank you so much to Netgalley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in exchange for an honest review.