Don’t read this while on a public transport of any kind as this will make you tear up! Mostly because of how cute and necessary this is. As a queer person, this honestly warmed my heart and made me cheer wildly for the main character Jay. Definitely will be needed a physical copy when it comes out! 10/10 new favourite for sure!

very quick graphic novel about a shy, loner kid meeting a very active and social girl and becoming friends. sadly i do have to say that i did not like or enjoy this as much as i thought i would. the art style personally didnt really appeal to me, i hated how beah treated her friends, and i got mad that jay still stuck around with her even after everything, though with it being so quick and kinda messy im actually confused on what that "everything" was too, i felt like the plot was overall very messy, and the same goes for everyones relationships with each other as well. to be quiet honest, i wouldve liked it way more if we got to see jay and aswin (beahs brother) hanging out and talking about poetry and music together *way* more than this, though the double dutch aspect was fun to see! i also do have to say that i quite liked the casual representation! i dont know if this was an issue with the arc file or my reading device itself but i often found the text too hard to read at times, with it being either too small or not clear enough. there was a lot going on on each page as well, which just added to the messiness in my opinion.
thank you to the publisher andrews mcmeel publishing and netgalley for providing me with an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

Jay is a kid who feels lonely and left out. They rather stay home and write in their poetry journal than go out and try to connect to people. But that changes when they meets Beah - a super outgoing, athletic girl who is really into double dutch. Jay is transfixed by the game, and Beah is impressed with Jay's rhymes. The two become fast friends, and Jay's world starts to open up. But can two very different people really become besties?

The story explores the highs and lows of high school friendships. Jay is nonbinary and really shy, and spends most of their time with their head in their notebook, writing rhymes, until they meet Beah and get drawn into playing Double Dutch with her and her friends.

This is a really charming comic. It has an art style that's really loose and free that works really well with the fast movement of the jump rope, and I'm sure fans of Heartstopper would enjoy this art.

While the story focuses on friendship and not romance, it focuses around how a new relationship can really take over your whole life and how difficult it can sometimes be to focus on yourself and your hobbies outside of that relationship.

I don't know if this comic is a standalone or if it's going to have more volumes, but there were a few things that felt a little unfinished (I thought the bully character was going to have more of an impact to the story), and the ending was a tiny bit rushed.

The story was not bad and I’m sure it could appeal to teen readers but the art style and the flow really stressed me out. The characters (especially Beah) are so hyperactive ALL THE TIME (yelling, jumping,…) that it really didn’t help my anxiety. There’s nothing dramatic happening but the way it was drawn with a constant movement and the non stop talking was just too much for me.

Also, like other readers said Beah was not really likeable. And I got confused by their relationship: it was so intense I kept wondering if it was friendship or if it was hitting something more.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

The title and cover of this book are great. It was a quick read about friendships and your love for something. One of the characters loves to skip rope. Her friends aren’t really good at it, but they have fun doing it together. That is where you bring in an ex-friend who wants to compete. Choices need to be made about friendships, communication and decisions on what to do. The story shows that there are many possibilities and one needs to look at all sides to the situations at hand.

None of these characters are likeable.
They’re all mean and rude and bully each other.
I was expecting something cute and silly and just got annoying. It’s unfortunate.

This is an interesting one to review. I thought it was a sweet story and enjoyed it overall. There is great representation and I loved the double-dutch aspect. That felt so nostalgic. However, I found the art style pretty to look at while struggling to actually read the words as the font and style clashed a bit when it came to readability. I had a hard time reading it even though I liked it a lot. This does make me wonder if it would be easier to read a physical copy instead of the digital ARC. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

A fun double Dutch MG graphic novel.
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Jay is a shy kid, not one to join anything, but when they meet Beah they’re in awe of her. Beah is loud and energetic and fun and a killer double Dutch jump rope champ. Beah asks Jay to be a part of their jump rope squad to hold the rope, which is fine with Jay, until a mean girl threatens them and their new relationship with Beah.
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Skip is a mostly charming graphic novel that deals with stepping outside your comfort zone, new friendships and first love. The artwork was a little chaotic and messy for me personally, which distracted from the story a bit. The relationship between Jay and Beah was also a little toxic and not written well, in my opinion.

CW: bullying, toxic friendship/relationship

This book was a cute enough story that some middle grade readers might enjoy. I did have a few minor issues with it though. The first one being the difference in font and how that made it a little difficult to read particularly in digital form. I understand the purpose for the font size changes, however I feel it could have been done in a way that didn't take away from the readability.

I also had an issue with the overall friendship and how some things were just brushed over like it was all better at the end without any thing really seeming to change.

I do see how children in the target age group might enjoy this and I did appreciate the diversity, but overall this is not likely to be one that I recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a copy of this book for my to review******

3 stars. Skip! Is a graphic novel that explores the struggle of discovering yourself while also discovering how to be a friend. I loved the art style!! The characters felt so alive and in action the whole time. It felt punchy and quick. I appreciated the NB rep and the history of Double Dutch. I do wish Beah had a moment of private reflection because I think it would have added to the self accountability needed in friendships. I would have also loved to see Beah support Jay doing something they wanted ie: like an open mic. However, this story was sweet and fun.

Skip is a cute graphic novel about Jay making friends with a double dutch team and learning their world. The story deals with finding out where you fit in, testing friendships and rivalries.

First off,I wanted to love this story but I just kinda liked it. The art was a little too messy for me, which made it hard to follow sometimes. But it is cute and colorful. I could see kids enjoying it.
I loved the non-binary representation in the form of our main character Jay. They were trying to figure out where they belonged by meeting new people and trying new things. I liked that about them.
Honestly though I don't feel like the conflict between Jay and bestie Beah was handled enough. There was some really toxic and unfair behavior from Beah that I wanted to see discussed more but it was kinda glossed over. Also I feel like we could have spent a little more time with the other friends and how everyone felt about Beah's behavior. I also felt like the double dutch barely factored into the ending. I assumed we would get a little more of that.
I would say this is a quick story, with some surface lessons about friendship and being yourself, that a middle grader can enjoy. But don't look too it to be deep or polished.

Thanks to Netgally for this free arc.

"Skip!" by Sarah Burgess is a fast-paced graphic novel that explores friendships, hobbies, and identities through a fluid drawing style that compliments the story. The story follows Jay, a nonbinary teen, as they try to find their place in school and their community. Jay befriends Beah and her Double Dutch team and discovers that their talent for rhyming and writing makes them an excellent part of the team. The group navigates a series of challenges both outside and inside of their friend group in this short slice-of-life story. I really enjoyed this story which I was able to read in one sitting; the art style is gorgeous and playful, which feels just right for this story.

Thanks Netgalley for the copy!

I’m afraid I thought this graphic novel was messy in terms of not explaining whats really going on, it just felt pretty confusing tbh….

This graphic novel had such an adorable art style, I loved it!
It is also all about friendship and learning to set boundaries in those and learning to accept yourself as you are and figure out what you like. I really liked how that was done here.
The characters are a bit overenthusiastic in everything though.
I also really liked that the MC was nonbinary and it wasn’t a point of conflict.
So, a very cute, queer graphic novel about friendship and boundaries that is worth a read.

Loved, loved this book, first and foremost for its non-binary main character and how normalized it is within the story, how it is not the main focus of the story, yet it is perfectly explained that this person is a non-binary one. There really should be more books like this one out there. First, it shows the readers that everyone can be a part of a good story, and second and most important, it makes it more relatable for those who have a non-binary person in their life and it makes every non-binary person reading it feel seen, acknowledged and accepted. Loved this book for this!
The artwork is absolutely perfect for this story. It is quirky, and it looks different from most other graphic novels, but it sets the mood so, so well! The artist has done a magnificently great job there.
Also, the storyline was solid. It shows all sorts of friendship drama, and it feels real.

I have always been a fan of double dutch competitions. This book took me back. And then a wonderful story of friendship was the icing on the cake. Took me a little time to get use to the illustrations. I ended up liking it, in how it it portrayed the character's feeling more.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I enjoyed the art style and it's always nice to read about non-binary characters where their gender is not the central focus of the story. This was a nice, brief story about friendship, teamwork, and creativity. However, I didn't feel like it brought anything new and exciting to the middle grade graphic novel genre, and it all wrapped up so quickly that I didn't get very invested in the characters. I'd recommend it to kids 8-12 who are looking for a quick and easy read or have a real interest in double dutch!

Thank you NetGalley for the review copy!

2.5 ⭐
This is a hard one to review. I liked the idea and message about finding something you like while being yourself but too many things didn't work for me.
I never got the feeling that they all learned from what their group is going through and how they could do better in the future by communicating more.

The storyline was fun and did a good job of capturing the drama and friendships of high schoolers. The artwork and design was cute but did get a little chaotic at times which made it difficult for me to focus on and read. Overall it was a fun read