Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for granting me free access to the advanced digital copy of this book.

Super-cute art, and a neat idea to express feelings through hair color. Good life lessons, but a bit superficial at times in how quickly everything gets better. The idea of the business is "only in fiction" unbelievable, as kids working with chemicals like this isn't something to encourage without supervision. A comfortable read with some welcome diversity.

I thought that this graphic novel was engaging and cute. The art style felt pretty bland to me and the plot line was basic, but I don't think kids will have a problem reading this.

Fun and certain to be popular -- though not breaking new ground. The art is bright and color blocked and the panels are clear and easy to read.

I really wanted to get to this one, as it seemed interesting. This was requested when I first found out about NetGalley and I had requested so many ARCs that I could not get to all of them before they were archived. If I can find this somewhere for a reasonable price, I will try to get it!

I loved this story of Mariana building connections and using her skills to make friends! Students will cheer as Mariana and her friends find success with their hair salon and connect with Mariana's attempts to build friendships in a new home.

Middle grade fiction is full of stories about kids moving to a new town and finding "their people". This narrative skews a little young but doesn't suffer for that fact. Instead it provides us with a fairly straightforward example of being true to yourself while also learning to care about the concerns of other people. The messaging alone makes it worth a read but it's presented with appealing illustrations and quirky characters. A solid choice for young middle graders.

Maru is a new student to a school in Ohio, after moving from California, and like most new students she is having a bit of trouble fitting in and making new friends. Her father owns his own barber shop and her abuela owns a restaurant not far from the barber shop. At school one day she overhears two girls who made their own natural hair-dye, and later the same day they end up at her fathers hair salon asking him to sell/ use their product at his business. He unfortunately declines, but it gives Maru the opportunity to introduce herself to the girls. As their friendship grows Maru introduces her new friends to her abuela, where after some talking they decide if a salon won't buy their hair dye, they should open their own salon! Maru's abuela and uncle offer up his old tour bus, that they convert into a traveling salon. After working on the bus for a while, they are able to open up shop, and business is booming! They eventually put in a ticket to work the city's harvest festival, which they easily get accepted to, as they are such young entrepreneurs. Of course our story wouldn't be complete without the ups and downs of friendship AND business ownership, but our girls manage to come out on top, stronger and better off for it in the end.

OMG- I could die of cuteness. I know some readers that are going to adore this title! It's so full of good messages for tweens.

What happens when a girl newly moved into town makes friends that have developed a temporary hair dye? Why, start their own salon! Mariana has set up a secret social media account for her dad because he refuses to go online to promote his hairdressing business. He also wants her to focus on school and the real world despite the fact that all her friends are far away. 
This new salon, True Colors, may be the outlet that Mariana needs. Zoe and Everly want to market their hair dye and show off their skills when it comes to her. Her grandmother, who runs a restaurant nearby, enlists her employees to give them a van that can serve as their salon. She also has advice on what to do when starting a business from nothing. Mariana's grandmother is super cool, and they all know it. 
Still, every new venture has its ups and downs. Sometimes Everly goes too far with her artistic creations, and Zoe may lack social skills in curbing Everly's desires or the science. They need Mariana as their people coordinator and manager, but Mariana is not available 24/7. 
A really fun graphic novel, and a fast read. I totally recommend!

The Do-Over is a very relatable, fun book about friendship and courage. When Mariana moves to Ohio, she needs to find friends and a something to do. Enter Zoe and Everly! The three girls put their minds together and come up with a great idea that brings them happiness and friendship. A great read for middle schoolers!

Loved this so much! It's a story that touches on themes of family, grief, friendship and starting over. The characters are ones kids can identify with, and the background of a fun harvest festival and young entrepreneurs is adorable.

Mariana lost her mother two years ago. Her and her father have moved from California to someplace new to be with her family. Mariana is shy and has never had to move. Her teachers are constantly telling her to put your phone down live in the here and now. It’s only once she decides to live within her current life instead of her past life, that she makes new friends. Turns out they have similar interests: hair care. Together the group of friends create their own mini salon in an old trailer, create a non-toxic, all-natural hair dye, and cut some fantastic if not a little crazy, hairstyles. This book is all about family and friends and intended for middle grade. It does a lovely job of showing that everybody has issues or problems and sometimes you fight but you make up and make things better. This was a quick and fun read that any kid, middle grade or elementary is sure to enjoy.

Hair salons are a rare setting in middle grade books, and this graphic novel actually features two! I love the twist on the common "move to a new town/school" trope as Mariana makes new friends and actually starts a business with them! After renovating an old RV, the trio capitalizes on their strengths to launch an innovative hair salon business. After a strong start, they fail to see that their friendship is what truly makes their business a success, and a huge fight threatens to end it for good. But Mariana finally finds her voice and strengths to connect her new community, her friends, and her family. This story is funny and clever, and I loved the social media aspects.

Though I love the positive messages put forth in this one - believe in yourself, take chances, be kind - I had a lot of problems with the book. Encouraging tweens to think about starting a business is a great idea, but it should never be taken as lightly as it is in this story. It's a prospect that requires much thought and planning, not to mention a hefty infusion of cash, and this graphic novel for middle-grade readers makes it look too easy. Three girls (I'm not sure of their ages) decide on a whim to open a hair salon, and in no time, they have a an RV converted into a mobile salon. No business license required, and the lasses didn't even have to break into their piggy banks.

And, how is the application of a hair-dye that comes out in three washes such a life changing event for most of these people?

I enjoy fantasy as much as the next person, but I guess I just prefer books that are set in the real world to be a little more . . . realistic.

I love the cover and the title of the book. The illustrations are really good also. This story was a good read. It is not always easy starting out in a new school and finding friends at a middle grade level. There were some unrealistic things in this book. I think the characters were middle grade level. How are middle grades going to be able to cut and style hair like that? Also to start a business takes permits and licensing. These girls just open up their business without that? Also the grandma supplies them with a place for their business? So I like the premise of the story, I just didn’t like how unrealistic it was. Everyone can dream……..right?

“It’s not like I don’t want to talk to people… it’s just really hard sometimes.”

Mariana and her Papá just moved across the country to be closer to family. Maru is shy and struggling to make friends, and her Papá isn’t letting her help out around his salon. But when she meets science whiz Zoe, and creative maven Everly, the three decide to start their own hair styling studio, True Colors.

I loved their creativity and seeing all the unique hairstyles they came up with. It was refreshing to see young girls work towards a common goal and work on their communication and problem solving skills. And I especially loved that Maru found her own voice.

The art style was really fun and vibrant, and we got a diverse cast of characters. Both creators are from Chile so it felt like a lot of their culture was shown throughout the story. There was also a sprinkling of Spanish language in the text and it was easy to understand.

The Do-Over will easily style its way into being one of my library's most-circulated titles next school year. I guarantee it.

The Do-Over story of a new student who just transferred from sunny California to Columbus, OH. Her new life centers around her dad's barber shop and her grandmother's restaurant, having recently lost her mother - a major change which left her shy and anxious.

While communicating directly feels impossible, her digital life is far different, and her adeptness at social media networking - first for her father's business - helps her develop a new bond with a new friend group centered around a kid-led hair salon featuring inventive styles and wash-out hair dye.

Visually engaging and emotionally poignant, The Do-Over explores anxiety, grief, loneliness, and coping with massive life changes in a very relatable way for kids, while keeping readers engaged in a fun, funny, and satisfying narrative. Our characters, while never imperiled, put themselves against high emotional stakes, and the payoff is an immensely joyful one.

Mariana has just moved from California to Ohio and is having problems making friends until another student's hair emergency at school begins not only a connection to two other girls, but the start of a new hair-styling business.

The Do-Over touched on a lot of different topics. Loss of a family member, moving, making new friends, and overcoming shyness. The story was told in a colorful, expressive way while quickly moving along the storyline. It showed bravery, tenacity, and overcoming obstacles. I think middle schoolers, overall, would find this an entertaining read.

Personally, I had a hard time with this one. I feel like the more serious topics were there, but were glossed over in favor of entertainment value. I am also sad that this book ignored all the real life rules that would have gone along with opening a business, especially a hair salon using an amazing new (and untested) hair dye. Not my favorite read, to be honest.

This fun graphic novel is about Maru, who has come to Ohio from California with her hairstylist dad to be closer to her grandmother. Maru's mom died a while back and Maru misses her terribly. She's having trouble making friends until one day she finds two girls in the bathroom at school trying to solve a hair emergency. They become friends and decide to open a hair salon together. With the help of Maru's abuela, their dream becomes a reality but not with out some pitfalls. This one will be great for kids who like Rollergirl by Victoria Jamieson and anything by Reina Telegmeier. The art work is fun and full of energy. The kids are going to love it.