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bruxifixion's review against another edition
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
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
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