"With a bit of courage and some magical assistance, a young girl learns to reach out to others.
Star basketball player Emma is popular at school, but at home she feels unappreciated, since her mother constantly and unfavorably compares her to Julia, her seemingly perfect older sister ...The pressure is heightened when Emma gets a spot on the school’s all-star basketball team. She’s disappointed not to be chosen as a starter; she’s also admonished for her lack of teamwork. ... Self-esteem, friendships, and second chances are explored through her growth, leading to a satisfying conclusion. Drawn in a manga style and displaying a deft use of color, this is a visually attractive and expressive story....An emotional story that gently advocates for emotional vulnerability."--Kirkus Reviews

"This full-color manga-style graphic novel evokes the soft, dreamy character aesthetic of early aughts shojo titles. Slice-of-life fans in their tweens and early teens beginning to focus more on peer group relationships will likely sympathize with Emma's insecurity about measuring up. The author empathetically portrays the emotional ripples in Emma's family and social group, as they observe and sometimes inadvertently contribute to her self-doubt struggles."--Shelf Awareness