rnbhargava's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This volume is really good, Yatora, the protagonist is dealing with developing his artistic skill and influences while under the grind of art prep school. Some supporting characters help bring about some specific social pressures and prejudices that causes some very pointed tension in the story. I’m giving this volume a 4 because it’s really good yet there’s no specific high point, there’s a variety of thought provoking character and story beats. The series overall is excellent.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Gaslighting, Alcohol, Emotional abuse, Biphobia, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Transphobia, Toxic friendship, and Sexism
The alcohol is irresponsible secret teen drinking. There’s multiple levels of toxic friendships, both with the protagonist’s old friends and art prep school friends. It’s gaslighting and bullying. The suicidal thoughts and emotional abuse come from the art prep side of the plot. So does the biphobia/transphobia/sexism side of the narrative in this volume.
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