Big Jo

Jo doesn't take crap from no one. Being fat as a teenager isn't easy, even when you know you're awesome. Watch as the clever Joan Rodriguez deals with school, bullies and all those people trying to change her.

Source: Webtoon

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I know the entire message is "love yourself and each other" but oh my god this is so JUDGY. Every character is an archetype from a 90s movie. Real life people are NOT black and white like this comic wants you to believe, and that's a genuinely toxic mindset. Not everyone girly and "popular" are mean, not every jock is mean and dumb, not everyone smart is short and cowardly. Also, a lot of REALLY weird age gap shenanigans. Like I GUESS I understand Jo having a crush on her teacher, despite how uncomfortae it is for the reader that's normal for a teenager, but I draw the line at a 19 year old having a crush on Jo (who is 15). Excuse me? I'm 18 and I wouldn't consider dating a SIXTEEN year old. I really hate to bring Tumblr into this, but yeah this was obviously written by a Tumblr user (I say this as an active user). I wanted to drop it from chapter 1, from it's gross art to it's strange fixation on hating on everyone the author seems "lower" than themselves (read: jocks, feminine girls, popular people). I stuck out til chapter 57 because I wanted to write a scathing review, but after seeing the teacher put into a sexual situation for their obliviously young audience, I had to drop it. I'd rather writhe in pain than finish this. 6.5/10 would not finish Trigger warnings: fatphobia, age gap

The first season of Big Jo introduces one to many different characters, all of which with their own unique struggles and flaws. Jo, the main character, struggles with her self esteem and bullying due to weight. One of her best parts is truly her personality and only aids with semi-realistic storytelling. Big Jo is majorly a story about self-improvement and self-love and shines mightily in that aspect. As the story continues forth, she is introduced to multiple characters, including Thomas, the school jock, and Arthur, the "nerd" who has a crush on Jo. However, shortly after she meets Thomas, she begins the struggle of exercising. Every character has a motivation, whether it be an alternative one or not. The first season of Big Jo showcases excellent character growth and is truly a motivational romance story that centers around self-acceptance. I would definitely recommend reading the first season, as it's a lovely read filled with comedy, drama, and romance.

Big Jo is such a great story of self-empowerment and how a girl explores ways of loving herself. Despite being big, she tries to stay strong and presents herself in a way where people love her for her personality. The main focus of the story is amazing and it shows a girl's perspective in surviving a judgemental society. The art is extremely good, but in my opinion, there was 1 chapter that had completely different art, which doesn't suit my taste. Despite the art in that 1 chapter wasn't good for me, the story made up for it. The characters had character development, even though it was going in a romantic direction. Many things about this story were astounding, I would reread.

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