Skip to main content
PBS logo
 
 

Book Reviews of Check, Please!: # Hockey

Check, Please!: # Hockey
Check Please Hockey
Author: Ngozi Ukazu
ISBN-13: 9781250177964
ISBN-10: 1250177960
Publication Date: 9/18/2018
Pages: 288
Rating:
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 8

4.2 stars, based on 8 ratings
Publisher: First Second
Book Type: Paperback
Reviews: Amazon | Write a Review

Book Reviews submitted by our Members...sorted by voted most helpful

VolunteerVal avatar reviewed Check, Please!: # Hockey on + 645 more book reviews
This is a wonderful graphic novel that was first a web comic. It introduces readers to Bitty, a male figure skater who plays on the men's hockey team (with checking!) at a university created by author Ngozi Ukazu. To relieve stress, Bitty bakes all sorts of sweet treats which endears him to his always-hungry teammates. This first installment covers Bitty's freshman and sophomore years of college.

The language in this reflects stereotypical college students so be mindful for younger readers. This graphic novel also includes LGBTQ themes. It's great that a woman of color created this awesome group of characters who are mostly white and male. This volume ends in a romantic cliffhanger for Bitty so I'm eager to read #2!