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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
I have no idea what I expected of this graphic novel, it wasn't even on my radar until someone said..."umm, could you read this and give me your opinion as a librarian -- it's a Goodreads finalist, should a library add it to the collection?"
The writing is great, the illustrations are wonderful, the characters are realistic, and from what I know of BDSM (which is NOT a lot), it does a really great job of introducing the reader (and the characters) to BDSM.
So should a library add it to the collection? Does your library have Saga? The Joys of Sex? Kama Sutra? Would your library's patrons be interested in this? Do you have a place to shelve adult graphic novels? -- I ask, because we do. We have J-GR, YA-GR, and the 740s. Ultimately, I can't give a specific answer because it depends on a lot of factors, but if a patron requests it, then why not? If there is a complaint down the road, deal with it then. Because for someone who is curious or who feels like they're "weird" because what they want is a little left of "normal" then this story will help them see that there's someone for everyone and it's OK to not fit into society's very specific molds.
The writing is great, the illustrations are wonderful, the characters are realistic, and from what I know of BDSM (which is NOT a lot), it does a really great job of introducing the reader (and the characters) to BDSM.
So should a library add it to the collection? Does your library have Saga? The Joys of Sex? Kama Sutra? Would your library's patrons be interested in this? Do you have a place to shelve adult graphic novels? -- I ask, because we do. We have J-GR, YA-GR, and the 740s. Ultimately, I can't give a specific answer because it depends on a lot of factors, but if a patron requests it, then why not? If there is a complaint down the road, deal with it then. Because for someone who is curious or who feels like they're "weird" because what they want is a little left of "normal" then this story will help them see that there's someone for everyone and it's OK to not fit into society's very specific molds.
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content, Lesbophobia
Loved it. Sweet and sexy. Can't wait to read more.
OK, that was hot. And also cute. And funny. And i can't wait to read more.
Strong character development:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I don't know why this is on so many 'best lesbian graphic novel'/'best lesbian bdsm' lists with zero clarification that it's definitely not FOR lesbians. at best it's for bi sapphics but i know deep down this is simply for men.
the story is bland, the book starts with a chunk of mid as hell straight porn, the BDSM stuff is also mid, and the lesbian stuff definitely reads as being written by a male fetishist.
my fault for trying to read lesbian fiction by a man, i don't know why i expected better because there is a reason i never do this...
the story is bland, the book starts with a chunk of mid as hell straight porn, the BDSM stuff is also mid, and the lesbian stuff definitely reads as being written by a male fetishist.
my fault for trying to read lesbian fiction by a man, i don't know why i expected better because there is a reason i never do this...
que corta clima. acabei de descobrir que o autor é homem.
Very enjoyable read. Hot scenes and excellent wlw sensuality (written by a man! -with a little help from his wife Linda haha). The art is nice to look at. I would love more explicit stuff but I understand that’s not for everyone. Really starting to care about the characters and can’t wait to read the next volumes
How do I even begin to talk about Sunstone? It's brilliant, unique, charming, sweet, honest, and isn't afraid to correct common misconceptions about BDSM. Sunstone is officially my favourite comic of all time. I happened upon the comic on deviantArt a couple years back and instantly fell in love with the characters. That's what Sunstone is at its core: fun, interesting, authentic characters who share a hobby that most people see as unusual, and how they navigate their relationships in and out of this game they play. It's perfectly accessible to people who know nothing about BDSM other than what they've seen in popular culture. Through these voices, Sejic delves into the experience of fetishists in a way that's so full of love and care, you can't help but be absorbed in their world. Sejic doesn't shy away from anything. There's plenty of sex (between hetero- and homosexual individuals), there are lots of costumes and toys, but there's also an undeniable humanity and heart to all of it that makes everything feel appropriate. This isn't just a "let's watch kinky lesbians have sex" comic. This is a mature, well-written story about people finding each other and falling in love. It's about trust, honesty, and taking risks, and just maybe ending up happy. People may glance at Sunstone and wrinkle their noses, but they'll never know what it's really about if they don't put aside their preset judgments and just /try/ it. It's a masterpiece. It's groundbreaking (for a bunch of reasons). It's something society needs to open their minds and to try and /understand/ people. I couldn't believe it when I heard Top Cow was publishing Sunstone, and I'm so proud of them for taking the risk. If you can open your mind long enough to meet the characters, you'll be hooked. Sunstone is a must-read.
this book is graphic it's a girl×girl bdsm story. however what I really loved was the humour, characters, and the art more than anything. I saw this book on Kaitlyn's channel for the get graphic readathon so I thought I would give it a go. It was really interesting and I'm really looking forward to continuing the series.