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veereadss's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
leafy's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
francisdee's review
3.0
I was interested in this because I love Sejic's art style. The story is quite simple: Cath goes to uni, meets a hot TA called Dan, they start going at it until she gets pregnant and they decide to get married. Flash forward to 8 years later (the present), and with successful but tiring careers and two kids their life is happy. Or at least that is what they think they should feel - happy. Happy about the love for each other, happy about their kids, happy about their jobs, happy about their house.. but both feel like something is missing. Their sex life has become sparse and underwhelming, and although both contemplate the possibility of cheating on their spouse they decide the cons are more than the pros. Until Cath brings up the possibility of swinging.
The story is a bit underwhelming but the art style makes up for it. I might give the second volume a go and see if it gets better.
3 stars, but it should be more 3 and half.
Hot scale: there are plenty of little sex scenes, a few
The story is a bit underwhelming but the art style makes up for it. I might give the second volume a go and see if it gets better.
3 stars, but it should be more 3 and half.
Hot scale: there are plenty of little sex scenes, a few
llamallamacallurmama's review
3.0
**Most of my reviews contain detailed Content Notes (including CW/TW) sections, which may include spoilers. I have tried to mark them appropriately, but please use caution.**
3
Graphic Novel
Summary: Trying to safe their floundering marriage, a couple begin introducing a variety of sexual novelty to their relationship.
Stats: CR, M/F with other sex partners, open door, part of a series and must be read in order.
Notes: This was strange - the first section felt like there was an unrecognised power imbalance and the second half felt like the MMC’s participation in their new sexual activities was coerced or that he was blindsided. I wish that the story included some negotiation between the couple to build a more healthy seeming polyamorous relationship.
OTT and Spoilery Content Notes:
Alcohol, overbearing parent, teacher/student relationship (college), unplanned pregnancy, marriage in crisis, divorced parents, a joke about suicide, coerced group sex
3
Graphic Novel
Summary: Trying to safe their floundering marriage, a couple begin introducing a variety of sexual novelty to their relationship.
Stats: CR, M/F with other sex partners, open door, part of a series and must be read in order.
Notes: This was strange - the first section felt like there was an unrecognised power imbalance and the second half felt like the MMC’s participation in their new sexual activities was coerced or that he was blindsided. I wish that the story included some negotiation between the couple to build a more healthy seeming polyamorous relationship.
OTT and Spoilery Content Notes:
jshelton's review
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
The artwork is stunning. However, I found the story lacking and uninteresting. It's missing the magic of Sunstone.
alyssaann1317's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
juffnstuff's review
emotional
funny
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Pregnancy
chilepequin's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
haleyydecker's review
4.0
I heard Chelsea talking about this in her smutathon wrap up and wow! This was not was I was expecting. Even with the smut, it explores the maintaining of relationships which was really interesting to read about. I’m so mad because it ended right when things were getting good 😅