Ukazu, Ngozi - Check, Please! Book 2: Sticks & Scones
Ukazu, Ngozi - Check, Please! Book 2: Sticks & Scones
Picking up where the first volume left off, "Sticks & Scones" follows Eric "Bitty" Bittleman in his junior year at a prestigious hockey school. Now comfortable with his love for baking and figure skating, Bitty faces new challenges. He navigates a long-distance relationship with his boyfriend, Jack, and contemplates how to come out to his teammates and the wider hockey community.
The puck drops on love and friendship! Bitty's back for his junior year, juggling hockey practice, his passion for baking, and a long-distance relationship with his boyfriend, Jack. As Bitty contemplates coming out, he grapples with navigating his identity and fostering acceptance within the hockey world. Check, Please! Book 2: Sticks & Scones is a heartwarming and humorous continuation of Bitty's journey, perfect for fans of sports stories, LGBTQ+ themes, and delicious baked goods.
LGBT Themes:
- Long-Distance Relationship: Bitty and Jack navigate the challenges of maintaining a romantic relationship while physically apart.
- Coming Out: The story explores Bitty's internal struggle and potential future coming-out journey.
- Self-Acceptance: Bitty continues to embrace his passions and identity in a traditionally masculine environment.
Relevant Tags: LGBT, Long-Distance Relationship, Sports, Hockey, Graphic Novel, LGBTQ+ Graphic Novel, Baking, Coming-of-Age, Self-Acceptance, Friendship, Romance, Sequel, Ngozi Ukazu, Check, Please!
Title: Check, Please! Book 2: Sticks & Scones Author: Ngozi Ukazu Genre: Sports, Coming-of-Age, Graphic Novel Pages: 336 Publisher: First Second Release Date: April 7, 2020