As soon as I heard about this graphic novel I knew I had to read it, and wow did it not disappoint! Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this in advance. It was everything and more than I hoped for. This story had so many amazing themes throughout this sweet but short story. We see our two main characters Annie and Bebe face high school struggles and watch their growth as they learn to overcome. Annie learns how important friendship and kindness can be. Bebe learns how to say no and stand up for herself when people are trying to knock her down.

The sapphic love story melted my heart and so many sweet moments had be shouting at my screen. When Bebe shows her vulnerabilities about feeling confident in her femininity, Annie is there to boost her up and comfort. We see them slowly rebuild their childhood friendship, and the moments a friendship becomes something more.

Though this is a feel good story, there were definitely still some moments that hit hard. First, we have a boy character who makes Bebe and other females uncomfortable many times. It was hard to read, but an important part of Bebe’s character growth. Bebe also mentions a few things about her parents that make it feel as if her transitioning was a privilege that could be taken away. Though we see some bonding with the dad later on, I hope to see this unbalanced dynamic more resolved in a future comic.

I loved the illustration style and felt it added so much to the emotion of the story. I can’t wait to have the physical copy on my shelf. Overall this is one of my favourite graphic novels of 2021 and I hope we see many more stories of Annie, Bebe and the cheerleading team!

"Seeing you go first let me know I could do it too."
And that folks, is why representation matters.

This graphic novel follows a biracial trans girl welcoming an angry fat girl into her cheerleading team. The girls rekindle a closeness they used to have while helping each other deal with microagressions and teen life.

I really appreciate this brilliant rep and how the characters (our MCs and the rest of the team) stuck together and helped each other out.
Our main characters were very loveable.
I am, however, a little over the fence about how other girls on the team themselves were throwing transphobic language without ever being put in their place, officially, and without them apologising...

Altogether it was a fast and nice read, almost would have preferred it longer!

This graphic novel was super cute! With LGBTQ+ rep (especially lesbian, trans, bi/pan and non binary rep).
The illustrations were adorable, all the characters were great and an all around very good, quick read! I only wish it would have been longer and would have explored some themes a bit deeply than what it did.
Overall it was a feel good, fluffy and cute romance that I truly enjoyed.
4/5 stars

I really truly adored this book. The art is absolutely GORGEOUS and reading it felt like a big hug. Wow.

Cheer Up: Love and Pom-Poms follows Annie, a strong, plus-size lesbian, and Bebe, a sweet, trans girl. They were so so amazing and I want so much more! Watching them reconnect and their relationship become something more was beautiful.

While this book is incredibly sweet, it also tackles difficult topics like transphobia. Not only does it show Bebe's struggles with her parents, but also the little things that took such an emotional toll on her. At the same time, the book is light-hearted and fluffy. In a little over 100 pages, <i> Cheer Up </i> allows us to get to know and love the characters, who were so relatable and sweet. I loved getting to see them grow and become closer!

This book is everything and I hope everyone reads it, especially those who love LGBTQIA+ representation! I haven't found many books that give me this overwhelmingly happy feeling; I promise it's worth the read. Hopefully there will be a sequel!

This book manages to be light hearted and warm while discussing very serious topics. The characters are incredibly loveable. This is easily one of my favourite reads of 2021

This was super cute! The art is stunning and the story is heartwarming:)
My only complaint is that the pacing is very strange. The progression of the friendships and relationships is a bit confusing because barely any mention is made for how much time is passing.
That being said Annie and Beatrice have such a cute dynamic— they are complete opposites in so many ways and I think that helped their character development.

I really enjoyed this book. It was sapphic, coming of age, and had a transgender main character. I also liked that it didn’t just revolve around traumatic experiences, it allowed to main characters to just be teenager girls who happened to be LGBT+.

This was so freaking good! I wasn't ready for the mushy good feelings but jeez this one delivered. I really loved both Annie and Bebe and really hope there will be a sequel! Queer Rep: trans MC,. lesbian MC, nonbinary side character, sapphic romance

4.5/5🌟: this was so adorable, i loved every second of it! the art is bright and beautiful and while the story and the relationships might be a bit rushed, you'll enjoy this one too, if you're into fast-paced reads.

for once, characters are shown, who are not all skinny and not all white and who look like real teenagers and not 25-year-olds with a lot of money to buy expensive outfits.

one of the main characters is a trans girl of colour!! this is, sadly, so very rare, so it made me so happy to read about her experiences. we need more trans rep in general, but even more so, we need more trans girls in books!

on top of that, she's falling in love with another girl!! how awesome is that! we love to see that!!

Thank you to Netgalley and Oni Press for making this available...

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.