zoeb2101's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
aishataj's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
emona_lisa's review
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
lan's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ribbitingreads's review
adventurous
emotional
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Swing Vol. 2 by Matt Hawkins explores Cathy and Dan and their decision into the lifestyle on a wider scope.
In this volume, we are shown the struggles of jealousy, honesty, and finding the right balance.
Still, the thing that was most tested this volume was their ability to be honest with one another. One of their rules is to be honest if either of them meet one of their play mates out in public. Dan has not experienced it yet, but Cathy has. We are left on somewhat of a cliffhanger when Cathy struggles to tell Dan about her meeting Clint at a business meeting.
I truly love how honest and authentic Dan and Cathy's relationship is. Hawkins hones in on both their inner thoughts, insecurities, and beliefs throughout the comic which shows how realistic these feelings truly are. He banishes any room for misinterpretation (and or stereotypes/judgement), especially with the information at the end of the volume.
I am interested to see how Dan and Cathy act in the next volume.
In this volume, we are shown the struggles of jealousy, honesty, and finding the right balance.
Spoiler
Dan and Cathy decide to move past the threesomes, they have had with her friends and onto foursomes (specifically with other couples). So, of course they make rules in order to set boundaries and not mix this lifestyle with their family life. However, Dan is still battles with the wave of jealousy when it comes to Cathy. Even accuses her of flirting at one point (even though he controls the online interactions with their potential partners).Still, the thing that was most tested this volume was their ability to be honest with one another. One of their rules is to be honest if either of them meet one of their play mates out in public. Dan has not experienced it yet, but Cathy has. We are left on somewhat of a cliffhanger when Cathy struggles to tell Dan about her meeting Clint at a business meeting.
I truly love how honest and authentic Dan and Cathy's relationship is. Hawkins hones in on both their inner thoughts, insecurities, and beliefs throughout the comic which shows how realistic these feelings truly are. He banishes any room for misinterpretation (and or stereotypes/judgement), especially with the information at the end of the volume.
I am interested to see how Dan and Cathy act in the next volume.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Drug use
*drug use- dan uses viagra in the comic. while it is not a hard drug/medicine, i still thought it was important to add just in case*heliana's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
naturallydeanna's review
4.0
I just started dipping my toes into graphic novels so I'm not sure how to rate this. I love and I hate how short graphic novels are, but I thought this was steamy and entertaining. I liked the couple exploring swinging in a healthy, respectful, and consensual way along with the graphics/images. I thought this was pretty good.
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