tjmcharg's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jadziadax's review
5.0
This is so sweet--I'm surprised my teeth didn't rot--and also so well done in terms of the LGBT relationship (a lot of that probably has to do with the fact that the creators are LGBT themselves). 10/10 would recommend.
Also I stayed up till 1am reading this, so.
Also I stayed up till 1am reading this, so.
thequiettreader's review
4.0
The beginning of the story almost turned me away as it seemed very cliche... But if you stick around it actually has lots of good surprises. Plus, the art style is constantly improving.
kirstyreadsblog's review
5.0
I've literally read like 5 seasons of this, and even though it's still ongoing I'm putting it on my read list because it's flipping long
melaninny's review against another edition
5.0
I just love having this mature, low-drama comic in my life about people growing and trying and talking out their issues. These chapters felt long in webcomic form but went by like a breeze in the book. I'm so proud of Liam.
dance64's review
5.0
I started today and caught up a couple hours later. It's so damn adorable, I just can't help but fall in love with the story and its characters. Especially Milo. I love Milo.
katiemonty's review against another edition
4.0
3.5-4 stars
This review is for chapter 15 up until chapter 20 because I don’t have the physical copies, just reading the webcomic. This story has improved so much, it’s been lovely to watch Milo and Liam’s relationship and the writing grow better with time!
Notes as I read:
- Liam’s hair is normal length now, slay
- “and its hard to find the middle ground on your own after relying so much on someone to help you get there” when the alt text is more profound than the scene
- No Hebert is one of the best characters, he’s so justified in the audition tape scene looking out for both Liam and Milo and being stressed
- And Liam talking about Milo is sweet even though this scene is a little confusing
- THE ALT TEXT mentions Liam’s bar mitzah, PHEW, he’s finally canon Jewish
- The wedding speech scene is one of the best of the series
- They’re in their healthy relationship era
- “Stephan Liedheim” being a spoof of Sondheim >
- I think the art has gotten better honestly, I love the new characters designs, Slyvia is so cute
- more canon Jewishness but still not enough
- VOICE ACTING FOR KIDS SHOWS, A DREAM
- “what do you mean impulsive this is all ive ever wanted for the last 2 hours” great quote
- HEBERT AND MATT, potential
- the rain making his hair curly, great keep it that way (all my notes are about hair or judaism and mainly jewish hair, checks out)
- milo’s sister about her crush on a girl: “i don't wanna turn around and make it obvious but do you think she heard me and thought that was cool of me or” ART
- 10 year anniversary for 20 chapters woahhhh, webcomics and their fanbases amaze me
- “i'm currently platonically overwhelmed by how much i just really hope he gets a good night's sleep tonight”
- the voice recording session audition is so cute, the colors and the long hair especially
This review is for chapter 15 up until chapter 20 because I don’t have the physical copies, just reading the webcomic. This story has improved so much, it’s been lovely to watch Milo and Liam’s relationship and the writing grow better with time!
Notes as I read:
- Liam’s hair is normal length now, slay
- “and its hard to find the middle ground on your own after relying so much on someone to help you get there” when the alt text is more profound than the scene
- No Hebert is one of the best characters, he’s so justified in the audition tape scene looking out for both Liam and Milo and being stressed
- And Liam talking about Milo is sweet even though this scene is a little confusing
- THE ALT TEXT mentions Liam’s bar mitzah, PHEW, he’s finally canon Jewish
- The wedding speech scene is one of the best of the series
- They’re in their healthy relationship era
- “Stephan Liedheim” being a spoof of Sondheim >
- I think the art has gotten better honestly, I love the new characters designs, Slyvia is so cute
- more canon Jewishness but still not enough
- VOICE ACTING FOR KIDS SHOWS, A DREAM
- “what do you mean impulsive this is all ive ever wanted for the last 2 hours” great quote
- HEBERT AND MATT, potential
- the rain making his hair curly, great keep it that way (all my notes are about hair or judaism and mainly jewish hair, checks out)
- milo’s sister about her crush on a girl: “i don't wanna turn around and make it obvious but do you think she heard me and thought that was cool of me or” ART
- 10 year anniversary for 20 chapters woahhhh, webcomics and their fanbases amaze me
- “i'm currently platonically overwhelmed by how much i just really hope he gets a good night's sleep tonight”
- the voice recording session audition is so cute, the colors and the long hair especially
mwana's review
5.0
Did Milo and Liam just become my favorite couple? Yes, yes they did.
Also: this is an ongoing webcomic so I'll just go ahead and mark this as read.
fairymodmother's review
4.0
TOY is so very sweet. I have been reading it online for years, and it's funny, kind, and incredibly relatable. It's the story of two young men realizing they love each other as they come of age. It does an amazing job running away from melodrama. While sometimes this makes me wish for a little more "conflict" in the world, it's also refreshing to have one story about gay people not having a horrific coming out, or facing terrible repercussions for being in love. It is also sweet to see them become comfortable with each other, so in love in a casual sort of way, and witness how their relationship alters their lives.
The art is fun and full of its own significance with colors, backdrops, and line usage. If you're looking for some light, positive LGBTQIA fiction, this is an adorable place to start!
The art is fun and full of its own significance with colors, backdrops, and line usage. If you're looking for some light, positive LGBTQIA fiction, this is an adorable place to start!