obscurepages's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
The sisterhood and the found family that I was initially expecting was just not there. Or it was there, but it was a skewed version. The way the MC tried so hard to fit into these girls was just not working (or maybe I'm just too introverted for this 😂) Also the fatphobia and the racist micro aggressions from your supposed "friends"?? No thanks ðŸ˜
The feminist theme was good at first too (werewolves preying on boys who manipulate and take advantage of girls). But then it got weird. I know they got desperate and they were starving and all, but still doesn't sit right with me.
That being said, the art style and the colors was just too good. I loved flipping the page and getting to see the art there. I also loved the queer/sapphic rep. That one was a lovely surprise.
Moderate: Gore, Rape, Violence, Sexual content, Blood, Sexual assault, Racism, Fatphobia, and Murder
sorenpanda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Minor: Eating disorder and Rape
saucy_bookdragon's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Blood, Cannibalism, and Gore
Moderate: Rape
therealdeandraa's review against another edition
5.0
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
rather_b_reading's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Murder
Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault
oddduck's review against another edition
3.5
Does it count as cannibalism if they're werewolves? I think so, hence the tag.]
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Cannibalism, Alcohol, Blood, Death, Gore, Violence, Murder, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Classism, Rape, Sexual assault, Body shaming, Lesbophobia, and Eating disorder
flyingryndeer'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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Gore, and Blood
Moderate: Rape
gothmiku'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? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Body horror and Blood
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Infidelity, Rape, and Murder
Minor: Animal death, Eating disorder, and Lesbophobia
tinyelfarcanist's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Squad operates on the premise of a new mixed-race student trying to fit in by joining an all-girls gang with "Mean Girls" mechanics. It misses being the feminist commentary it tries to be when the protagonist and her abused peers by a Regina George figure are portrayed solely as victims. You can't sympathise with them as they are still toxic to others when not in the presence of their aggressor.
In the end, most problems aren't solved and are kind of played down when the main obstacle is sorted out.
Graphic: Fatphobia, Gaslighting, Misogyny, Murder, Racism, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Toxic friendship, and Violence
Moderate: Animal death, Blood, Lesbophobia, Rape, and Toxic relationship
cheyannadana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Moderate: Gore, Rape, and Murder