Reviews tagging 'Toxic friendship'

Boy Meets Maria by PEYO, Kōsei Eguchi

2 reviews

elena_rios's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This was equal parts light hearted and devastating!! Please look up trigger warning prior to readings because the story moves fast and the unwarranted content just happens!!! There were parts that literally had me laughing aloud and other bits that’s gave me heart palpitations. I’m not sure what was discussed was explored as best as it could be. I almost feel that it was wrapped up in a bow without ever actually talking about the trauma of their childhoods.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Dysphoria, Misogyny, Self harm, Terminal illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Transphobia, Child abuse, Chronic illness, Sexual assault, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendship, Deadnaming, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Medical trauma, Physical abuse, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Homophobia, Body shaming, Bullying, Grief, Cancer, and Emotional abuse

jolyne's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective tense fast-paced

3.25

I was not a fan of how detailed the child SA scene was and did not see a need to depict it in that way. The art is by far the best and most interesting part of this one-shot. Granted, I’m sure that I wasn’t the target audience as an American lesbian, and maybe the queer male audience does find that the story accurately and appropriately represents some of their experiences. It’s an extremely quick read so, if you’re on the fence, I’d say go for it. At least the art is gorgeous to look at (save for the pedophile moment). 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pedophilia, Child abuse, Dysphoria, Hate crime, Rape, Transphobia, Adult/minor relationship, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Grief, Bullying, Deadnaming, Sexual content, Blood, and Toxic friendship