--- product_id: 76392244 title: "Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey Hardcover – Illustrated, September 18, 2018" brand: "ngozi ukazu" price: "134.12 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/76392244-check-please-book-1-hockey-hardcover-illustrated-september-18-2018 store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey Hardcover – Illustrated, September 18, 2018 **Brand:** ngozi ukazu **Price:** 134.12 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey Hardcover – Illustrated, September 18, 2018 by ngozi ukazu - **How much does it cost?** 134.12 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/76392244-check-please-book-1-hockey-hardcover-illustrated-september-18-2018) ## Best For - ngozi ukazu enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ngozi ukazu brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey Hardcover – Illustrated, September 18, 2018 - Image 1](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61ofDPYVeCL.jpg) ![Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey Hardcover – Illustrated, September 18, 2018 - Image 2](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/51fSynfH2VL.jpg) ![Check, Please! 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I wish the terminology and tweets had been incorporated in with the comic, in the order in which they "occurred"- they would have filled in many of the gaps I felt in the first half. The tweets in particular really rounded out and explained the central relationship, and reading them *before* the ending would have been nice! I had to keep flipping back and forth to figure out where each tweet happened in the storyline. ### ⭐ coarse lauguae, sex misleading, definitely NOT for children!!!! *by Y***U on Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019* I wrote down my feelings here because I do not want to lie. I bought it for my 5th grader. Open the book, you will see F-bombs & B-words almost immediately. I read through a few chapters... and he turns out to be a gay. I respect that. But, this is definitely NOT NOT NOT for kids. So I trashed it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So cute! *by A***A on Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2018* This graphic novel was originally a webcomic created by Ngozi Ukazu that later got picked up and published by 01First Second at Macmillan.This is the story of Eric Bittle (Bitty) — former junior figure skating champion, vlogger, pie baking freshman who is part of Samwell University’s hockey team.Starting university our gay protagonist makes new friends, makes unforgettable bonds and falls in love (with the very handsome broody captain).Aside from the beautiful plot that deals with being a freshman, making friends, falling in love, facing your fears and working as a team, my favorite part of “Check, Please!” was the art style. Most noticeably Ms. Ukazu’s gradual transformation of Bitty’s physic and how he presents himself. It reminded me of how Edward Elric grew up in Fullmetal Alchemist, but it was slow and subtle that you don’t notice it until you watch the first episode and then the last episode. Bitty went to the same slow physically growing up transformation and it was brilliant.Even though this is a “hockey story” anyone with negative zero knowledge of hockey (like myself) is able to pick on the rules of the game. Because ultimately we, the reader, are also Bitty’s youtube audience and he treats us as such. He makes sure to explain hockey to us as he tells his story and it felt really natural. After all, Mr. vlogger knows that not everyone in his audience has hockey knowledge.Ms. Ukazu also created a beautiful cast of character. Each one lovable, relatable and a precious cinnamon bun. No one is just there, everyone has a purpose, a personality, and a well-developed character arc.While this obviously a work of fiction Ms.Ukazu’s novel felt natural and realistic. No dialogue or scene felt forced…ever. I am sooooo ready for book two! (Even though I’ve already read Junior year online hehe).Check, Please was sweet and addictive. It’ll keep you hooked until you get to the last page. In the last page, you’ll scream. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/76392244-check-please-book-1-hockey-hardcover-illustrated-september-18-2018](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/76392244-check-please-book-1-hockey-hardcover-illustrated-september-18-2018) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-08-30*