A review by irayred
Getting It Together, Volume 1 by Sina Grace
2.0
The premise of it is that we see a group of friends struggling with break ups, dating apps that lead to hook ups. Them working on their own career and everyday problems that +20 y/o have to face. Plus, it had something to do with music (which is always a fav theme of mine!) So, in a few words, we’re talking about Millenial FRIENDS. I had high hopes and I was sure I was going to love this contemporary graphic novel.
Unfortunately, this was one of those stories that didn’t work for me. The main reason that made me not like this one was the MC. She is the vocalist and the creator of the band and though she might be good with her music, her personality is just plain awful. I couldn’t feel sympathy for someone so selfish and who didn’t actually care about the people around her, even when she was the one who hurt them.
The side characters were kind of OK but since the main focus is on Lauren, I was disappointed to say the least. We didn’t get to explore the depth of characters like her gay brother, or even her ex-boyfriend (who seemed to deal with depression) and the other band members.
Now, I’m not a prude and I take a few drinks from time to time but the use of drugs has never been on my radar so it’s kind of sad that people think everybody needs to use them in order to feel good. You can literally go to the movies, spend quality times with your friends and s/o and never need of anything like that.
I guess, the only thing I liked about this story was the fact that they were open about different kinds of relationships, romantic or not. Though in here, most of them were toxic and they raised a bunch of red flags for me.
The art wasn’t my favorite thing either but it wasn’t that bad ‘cause at least it gave us different people to look at. The scenery was interesting and the coloring add different vibes to the scenes.
Overall, I would have enjoyed it more if it weren’t so focused on such a dislikeable MC.
I received an e-book ARC via Diamond Comic Distributors in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately, this was one of those stories that didn’t work for me. The main reason that made me not like this one was the MC. She is the vocalist and the creator of the band and though she might be good with her music, her personality is just plain awful. I couldn’t feel sympathy for someone so selfish and who didn’t actually care about the people around her, even when she was the one who hurt them.
The side characters were kind of OK but since the main focus is on Lauren, I was disappointed to say the least. We didn’t get to explore the depth of characters like her gay brother, or even her ex-boyfriend (who seemed to deal with depression) and the other band members.
Now, I’m not a prude and I take a few drinks from time to time but the use of drugs has never been on my radar so it’s kind of sad that people think everybody needs to use them in order to feel good. You can literally go to the movies, spend quality times with your friends and s/o and never need of anything like that.
I guess, the only thing I liked about this story was the fact that they were open about different kinds of relationships, romantic or not. Though in here, most of them were toxic and they raised a bunch of red flags for me.
The art wasn’t my favorite thing either but it wasn’t that bad ‘cause at least it gave us different people to look at. The scenery was interesting and the coloring add different vibes to the scenes.
Overall, I would have enjoyed it more if it weren’t so focused on such a dislikeable MC.
I received an e-book ARC via Diamond Comic Distributors in exchange for an honest review.