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bekkysaurus_rex's review against another edition
emotional
informative
lighthearted
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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Homophobia
Minor: Domestic abuse, Violence, and Child abuse
clarabooksit's review
relaxing
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Bullying, Violence, and Mental illness
Moderate: Child abuse and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Suicide attempt
zeloco's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-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
5.0
Super cozy, even though heavy topics are raised. Super hopeful vibe overall.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Mental illness, and Violence
Minor: Child abuse, Alcoholism, and Suicide attempt
soulwinds's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Homophobia, and Mental illness
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Minor: Child abuse, Confinement, and Suicide attempt
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challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Cuckoos Three is a charming story by Cassandra Jean and Mosskat that focuses on the interpersonal relationship between Murry Summerfield and Jacob Durris, two neighbors out in the countryside. Presented in rich, full color pages with warm tones, a unique style, and expressive detail, Cuckoos Three feels both comfortable and cozy, as well as tense.
Right from the beginning of their friendship, Murry and Jacob have a friendly relationship with some back and forth banter that reinforces the playfulness between them as characters. Early in, Jacob has the inner comment that Murry is like a labrador, and that's fitting in that Jacob is very much like a mischievous cat. They slot together easily as friends.
Cuckoos Three tackles an often misunderstood mental illness and the uncertainty that comes with it in a heartfelt and loving way, through embracing that uncertainty and unknown rather than pushing it away. Through every chapter, a warmth is present that easily invites the reader into that warm embrace between the two characters as they grow together and learn more about each other, through good and bad (and the bad is definitely painful).
All in all, Cuckoos Three is a sincere story for every reader to enjoy, even through the tension and the harsher realities of misunderstood identities. It's warm and sweet.
Thank you NetGalley and Yen Press for allowing me to read in exchange for a review.
Right from the beginning of their friendship, Murry and Jacob have a friendly relationship with some back and forth banter that reinforces the playfulness between them as characters. Early in, Jacob has the inner comment that Murry is like a labrador, and that's fitting in that Jacob is very much like a mischievous cat. They slot together easily as friends.
Cuckoos Three tackles an often misunderstood mental illness and the uncertainty that comes with it in a heartfelt and loving way, through embracing that uncertainty and unknown rather than pushing it away. Through every chapter, a warmth is present that easily invites the reader into that warm embrace between the two characters as they grow together and learn more about each other, through good and bad (and the bad is definitely painful).
All in all, Cuckoos Three is a sincere story for every reader to enjoy, even through the tension and the harsher realities of misunderstood identities. It's warm and sweet.
Thank you NetGalley and Yen Press for allowing me to read in exchange for a review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, and Physical abuse
kmartro's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child abuse
danaslitlist's review against another edition
emotional
funny
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review!
This was such a cute and beautiful graphic novel! The illustrations were just gorgeous and they really made the reading experience feel cozy. This story begins with Jacob moving from the city to across the way from Murray, the small town's football star and resident animal lover. The two become friends and then a bit more and as their relationship develops the more we learn about Jacob's past and the more Murray learns about himself.
I love a good coming of age queer romance and this was no exception to that. I found their friendship really endearing and the way that the two of them are so respectful and genuine about one another's interests and flaws was wonderfully written. I loved that we got to see the build up and the groundwork laid before they fell in love with one another.
I can't speak to the Dissociative Identity Disorder representation since I don't have it nor am I knowledgeable enough to say if it's accurate, but from an outsiders point of view it came across well intentioned and like a good general introduction to it. Overall I'd definitely recommend this and I really look forward to it's official release so that I can buy a copy.
This was such a cute and beautiful graphic novel! The illustrations were just gorgeous and they really made the reading experience feel cozy. This story begins with Jacob moving from the city to across the way from Murray, the small town's football star and resident animal lover. The two become friends and then a bit more and as their relationship develops the more we learn about Jacob's past and the more Murray learns about himself.
I love a good coming of age queer romance and this was no exception to that. I found their friendship really endearing and the way that the two of them are so respectful and genuine about one another's interests and flaws was wonderfully written. I loved that we got to see the build up and the groundwork laid before they fell in love with one another.
I can't speak to the Dissociative Identity Disorder representation since I don't have it nor am I knowledgeable enough to say if it's accurate, but from an outsiders point of view it came across well intentioned and like a good general introduction to it. Overall I'd definitely recommend this and I really look forward to it's official release so that I can buy a copy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Mental illness, and Self harm
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
pale_faced_fear's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Bullying, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Child abuse, and Violence
dododenise's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
5.0
This graphic novel was an absolute pleasure to read. I cannot believe I had not heard about this before.
It follows a beautifully growing friendship that slowly develops into more. I felt so soft for the characters and their relationship right from the start. They are both so well developed and have so much depth. I could read about them for so much longer.
The representation on DID was wonderful. I still have to learn more about it, but to me it seems sensitively done. DID representation is so important, especially on a world with so much harmful media about it. It was dealt with in the story and it became part of it. Seeing the way Jacob and Murry talked about it was wonderful to see.
The relationship was adorable. The story deals with the repercussions and blatant homophobia often present living in the country side. But their relationship was never worse off from it. In the end to just fell helplessly in love with each other. They match each other so well it’s ridiculous, but it becomes clear pretty much right from the start. Their conversations are so heartfelt and sincere. They are perfect for each other.
Overall it was such a wonderful journey. It hit all the right feelings. The art style is beautiful. I have zero complaints.
Thank you Netgalley for the arc!
It follows a beautifully growing friendship that slowly develops into more. I felt so soft for the characters and their relationship right from the start. They are both so well developed and have so much depth. I could read about them for so much longer.
The representation on DID was wonderful. I still have to learn more about it, but to me it seems sensitively done. DID representation is so important, especially on a world with so much harmful media about it. It was dealt with in the story and it became part of it. Seeing the way Jacob and Murry talked about it was wonderful to see.
The relationship was adorable. The story deals with the repercussions and blatant homophobia often present living in the country side. But their relationship was never worse off from it. In the end to just fell helplessly in love with each other. They match each other so well it’s ridiculous, but it becomes clear pretty much right from the start. Their conversations are so heartfelt and sincere. They are perfect for each other.
Overall it was such a wonderful journey. It hit all the right feelings. The art style is beautiful. I have zero complaints.
Thank you Netgalley for the arc!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Bullying, Mental illness, and Violence
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Medical content, and Self harm
ema_'s review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
4.0
the art style was v cute and i loved the characters, especially murry
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Self harm, Homophobia, and Child abuse
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