A review by ribbitingreads
Swing, Vol. 2, by Yishan Li, Matt Hawkins, Jenni Cheung

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.
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. 
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