Reviews tagging 'Sexual content'

Roaming by Jillian Tamaki, Mariko Tamaki

20 reviews

vixenreader's review

emotional funny reflective relaxing sad fast-paced

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

4.0

A slice of a young memory, this graphic novel explores what it means to get wrapped up in the energy of one person and figuring out where you want your energy to go to. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Abandonment, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, and Cursing

Moderate: Racism, Vomit, Classism, Sexual content, Cultural appropriation, Drug use, and Colonisation

Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Cancer, Misogyny, Infidelity, and Lesbophobia

This graphic novel features fractured friendships, struggling in university, decisions on the impact humans have on the planet, and the impact a shattered family life can have on an individual. Also, the minor warnings featured are referring to terms and insults.

jazzuar's review

funny inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content

Minor: Drug use

cruthe's review

sad tense fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship

Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Drug use

Minor: Suicidal thoughts

emjay2021's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

The plot is slight in this graphic novel, but the artwork is absolutely gorgeous. I found myself examining so many of the pages carefully, because the two-page spreads of snapshots of New York landmarks (Central Park, Times Square, Grand Central Station) are so detailed and beautiful. The story itself is familiar and portrayed empathetically; probably everyone has met a Fiona or two. I liked the relationship between the two old friends, Dani and Zoe, and the way the introduction of a new, alien seductive element—Fiona—throws a monkey wrench into the dynamic. Despite being so irritating I wanted to shake her at times, Fiona is a more nuanced character than she might be in lesser hands. I wondered at times if Dani’s jealousy over Zoe and Fiona’s obvious flirtations was because she had romantic interest in Zoe, or if it was just being hurt that her old friend wasn’t spending as much time with her. I’m not even sure if Dani knows herself. Overall, beautiful artwork, a sweet love letter to 2009 New York City, and a nice portrayal of a longstanding and evolving friendship.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol

Minor: Bullying

whitne_ey's review

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Drug use, Toxic friendship, and Sexual content

mpbookreviews's review

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content, Drug use, and Alcohol

jamieleepilk's review

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Drug use

Minor: Sexual content

robinks's review

adventurous emotional relaxing fast-paced

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

4.75

I enjoyed the story and characters. The illustrations paid homage to classic New York City landmarks and situations, which made me smile.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use

Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Classism

Minor: Animal cruelty, Homophobia, Misogyny, Infidelity, Sexual harassment, Racism, Lesbophobia, and Vomit

daniellekat's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

A realistic look at the evolution of friendships. As always the art was top tier and the storytelling was masterful. I didn't love the ending but I loved how this felt like a sequel to This One Summer. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship

Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, and Drug use

Minor: Cursing and Sexual harassment

betweentheshelves's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

I love Jillian Tamaki's art, honestly. It really stands out in this book, with the color scheme and the characters and the setting. There are just some really gorgeous panels in here, drawing you into the New York scene.

But that doesn't take away from the writing! This is about how friendships might change after high school, about reconnecting and figuring out that maybe you're not sure what the future holds. The characters are all well developed, each of them growing in different ways by the end of the story. The story itself is a bit quiet, focusing more on the characters than the overall plot. But that's my favorite kind of story, honestly, and both Mariko and Jillian Tamaki excel at that.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Drug use, and Sexual content

Moderate: Cursing, Bullying, and Alcohol

Minor: Sexism, Racism, and Homophobia