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The Other Side: An Anthology of Queer Paranormal Romance by Melanie Gillman, Kori Michele Handwerker
consumed_by_mold's review
4.0
All these art styles are so unique and beautiful!! The short stories are very diverse and tho I liked some better than others, I still think about this collection as a whole all the time. It even inspired me to create longer comics myself.
My Favorite Stories:
-Black dog
-Dive
-Rabbit Stew
-Tierra Verde
-Yes No Maybe
-Threnody
My Favorite Stories:
-Black dog
-Dive
-Rabbit Stew
-Tierra Verde
-Yes No Maybe
-Threnody
thebookishunicorn's review
4.0
These were all short, cute, and spooky love stories that were very quick reads. Like with all anthologies, some stories are better than others, but this one was pretty solid overall. I would recommend if you're looking for a queer love pick me up!
whitwalke's review
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
This book was a beautiful read. I enjoyed the mix between light hearted stories and sad grieving ones. It was a nice mix of stories from multiple people. A queer delight.
nella_allen's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
caedocyon's review
4.0
more of a 4.5 than a 4 tbh. it's an anthology, not every story will be perfect, but there are SO many very, very good ones, they make you forget the forgettable....
EMMA-FZR 400RRSP: one of multiple "befriending/making out with the ghost of the inanimate place or thing" stories, but this one is about a butch and her motorbike. Win.
Halo: lovely art, sad and philosophical
Pulpit Point: made me cry and then laugh out loud two panels later, and then I had to reread it all again. SO GOOD.
Rabbit Stew: lovely art, and so atmospheric.
Third Circle Pizza: great idea!!! one of the most original in the book. also, really good art!! fuckin cute characters!
Tierra Verde: also one of my favorites, although i kept thinking it was over because it could have ended perfectly on either the fourth to last or second to last pages, which made the landing a bit bumpy. the art is incredible, though, and the idea, and I loved loved loved the characters and setting. so, uh, yeah.
Bare Bones: OK, yeah, another seducing the spirit of the place story, but really well done. I also liked that the main character is lowkey a trans guy but it's not mentioned-mentioned because it's not important to the story.
EMMA-FZR 400RRSP: one of multiple "befriending/making out with the ghost of the inanimate place or thing" stories, but this one is about a butch and her motorbike. Win.
Halo: lovely art, sad and philosophical
Pulpit Point: made me cry and then laugh out loud two panels later, and then I had to reread it all again. SO GOOD.
Rabbit Stew: lovely art, and so atmospheric.
Third Circle Pizza: great idea!!! one of the most original in the book. also, really good art!! fuckin cute characters!
Tierra Verde: also one of my favorites, although i kept thinking it was over because it could have ended perfectly on either the fourth to last or second to last pages, which made the landing a bit bumpy. the art is incredible, though, and the idea, and I loved loved loved the characters and setting. so, uh, yeah.
Bare Bones: OK, yeah, another seducing the spirit of the place story, but really well done. I also liked that the main character is lowkey a trans guy but it's not mentioned-mentioned because it's not important to the story.
panelparty's review
4.0
3.5 rounded up
Like all anthologies, there are some really great stories in here and some real duds - I think the most successful ones end on the starting of the relationship. There are a few where people are trying to cram way too much into a few pages, and then out of nowhere its like 'oh ok ur a hot ghost should we just be in love now?'
Like all anthologies, there are some really great stories in here and some real duds - I think the most successful ones end on the starting of the relationship. There are a few where people are trying to cram way too much into a few pages, and then out of nowhere its like 'oh ok ur a hot ghost should we just be in love now?'
missprint_'s review
2.0
Uneven like many anthologies but generally good and upbeat. Unfortunately also very indie so hard to get into the hands of the readers who need it most D: