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candycain's review
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Transphobia, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Biphobia, Fatphobia, Hate crime, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Vomit
ehmannky's review
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- 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
On the whole, I really liked this graphic novel. It tackles a lot of topics that are incredibly difficult in a way that extends empathy to most everyone involved (except the terrible bigot grandparents, who can choke). And the art is lovely and compliments the story so well. I do agree with most people here that the cover for this does not really match the content within. The cover promises a kind of romcom kind of vibe, when it's a much more serious study of acceptance, homophobia, family, coming of age and coming out.
I would love to read a review by a trans reviewer to see how the trans subplot is handled since the character is dead named, and to the best of my knowledge, neither creators were trans. I deeply related to the queer girl at the center of the story and felt it was handled with grace. I would just like a deeper review of that. I also don't know how I feel abouthow quickly the dad is forgiven for ignoring his daughter for weeks after she's outed (though I did love her mom so very much). But everyone has their own journey I suppose.
I would love to read a review by a trans reviewer to see how the trans subplot is handled since the character is dead named, and to the best of my knowledge, neither creators were trans. I deeply related to the queer girl at the center of the story and felt it was handled with grace. I would just like a deeper review of that. I also don't know how I feel about
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deadnaming, Homophobia, and Transphobia
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Violence, Religious bigotry, and Death of parent
Minor: Child abuse