Overall, this is a great entry into the world of graphic novels if you’re looking to start.Eric Bittle is heading into his junior year at Samwell University, and not only does he have new teammates?he has a brand new boyfriend! Bitty and Jack must navigate their new, secret, long-distance relationship, and decide how to reveal their relationship to friends and teammates. It’s not abstract at all, but somewhat realistic. Actually, the overall color palette of this book is maroons and blues and well, it is just calming to look at. I loved that there was diversity in character skin colors. It is wonderfully illustrated with characters that are nice to look at. The art reminds me a little bit of manga style, but also is different. Sticks & Scones is illustrated by Ngozi Ukazu as well. The hockey stuff is just the icing on the cake and actually quite interesting too. I liked how accepting the minor characters were of Bitty and Jack. Plus, the book is pretty low stakes – I mean, Bitty and Jack’s relationship is presented positively and with not a lot of strife. Bitty is the kindest, most wonderful character and you better believe I was rooting for him. This is the PERFECT series to pick up when you are stressed out and just need a cinnamon roll character with a penchant for baking. Ngozi Ukazu’s Sticks & Scones is utter perfection.
And did I mention the experience of the seniors moving on when Bitty is at the end of his junior year? I loved seeing the bittersweet actual experience of this portrayed in the book. We see a story of coming out for both Bitty and Jack. We see Bitty’s growth as a hockey player, team mate and person.
And so, this book covers Bitty’s junior and senior year at Samwell University. Eventually though, both want to go public. Eric doesn’t want to jeopardize Jack’s career and so is fine with keeping it secret for now. He’s currently dating Jack Zimmerman, his former teammate turned NHL Pro, however, their relationship is a secret. This book begins with Eric “Bitty” Bittel’s junior Year. A post shared by April | Good Books & Good Wine The Story Here?
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