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steph_weigle's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Homophobia, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Outing, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Suicide, and Suicide attempt
k_yana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This was so cute! The artstyle + colours used are so yummy?? Like, legit so pleasing to the eye!!
The story itself was for the most part, lighthearted. It did touch a bit on PTSD and self-harm (plus, some homophobia?) but overall pretty sweet and handled pretty decently, I'd say. Murry is one big golden retriever and it SHOWS. Honestly, I think it could have been a bit longer, but it was good nonetheless !!
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Self harm
Minor: Child abuse
clarabooksit's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide attempt
ghosthills's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, and Mental illness
maybephasing's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness
stupidwittlebaby's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Violence
Minor: Self harm
zeloco's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Violence
Minor: Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Suicide attempt
soulwinds's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, and Suicide attempt
Vaguely similar to Heartstopper.danaslitlist's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was such a cute and beautiful graphic novel! The illustrations were just gorgeous and they really made the reading experience feel cozy. This story begins with Jacob moving from the city to across the way from Murray, the small town's football star and resident animal lover. The two become friends and then a bit more and as their relationship develops the more we learn about Jacob's past and the more Murray learns about himself.
I love a good coming of age queer romance and this was no exception to that. I found their friendship really endearing and the way that the two of them are so respectful and genuine about one another's interests and flaws was wonderfully written. I loved that we got to see the build up and the groundwork laid before they fell in love with one another.
I can't speak to the Dissociative Identity Disorder representation since I don't have it nor am I knowledgeable enough to say if it's accurate, but from an outsiders point of view it came across well intentioned and like a good general introduction to it. Overall I'd definitely recommend this and I really look forward to it's official release so that I can buy a copy.
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Self harm
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
monkeymouse113's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Self harm