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mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I adored this new adult graphic novel! The pacing of the story was great with the blending of multiple stories from each girl's perspective as they move through their day living in the Bronx. I loved the strong themes of sisterhood/friendship and support! There is also great representation in this novel, especially with mental health and having relatives with dementia. Not to mention, the art is so beautiful and vibrant with the colors used. This story felt very real and relatable - I would easily recommend this graphic novel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking and Dementia
Moderate: Drug use, Sexual content, and Mental illness
kitstbr's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I really liked this graphic novel both in the art and the story! The art style is really pretty, and I love the bright color scheme because a lot of the graphic novels I’ve read so far have a more muted color scheme and this was a nice change!
I loved that the story centered on the same day and each chapter followed a different character. All four of the girls were so funny and I loved the closeness of their relationships. And I loved how even though each chapter was focused on a different character they still came together to form a single narrative.
One of my favorite parts of the story was how they included mental health in the story. Especially because when Davene shares how she’s feeling with Cookie, she tries to understand and be supportive instead of being totally dismissive.
Overall, I thought it was a really fun read and would definitely recommend it if you’re in the mood for something fun and quick!
I loved that the story centered on the same day and each chapter followed a different character. All four of the girls were so funny and I loved the closeness of their relationships. And I loved how even though each chapter was focused on a different character they still came together to form a single narrative.
One of my favorite parts of the story was how they included mental health in the story.
Overall, I thought it was a really fun read and would definitely recommend it if you’re in the mood for something fun and quick!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Drug use
notabookseller's review against another edition
emotional
funny
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Major thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for this advanced copy of Wash Day Diaries in exchange for an honest review. Wash Day Diaries is scheduled to hit shelves on June 14th, 2022 and is currently available for preorder.
I. Love. This. The characters are complex, the stories are relatable, and the art itself is so fun and beautiful and clever (there is one specific panel in “Group Chat” that I just adore you’ll know it when you see it)!
This story follows four twenty-something best friends living in New York City (a genre I will never get tired of), specifically they live in the Bronx. Kim is super excited for her upcoming show, except for the nagging feeling in her brain that the ex- she’s been dodging is going to show up. Nisha is embracing her hoe phase, but once her love life and her work life cross paths it sends her running for the hills. Davene is severely depressed and trying to call out for help, but her friends can’t see the signs. Last but not least, Cookie goes to visit her estranged abuela and they reconcile, even if abuela doesn’t remember it.
Wash Day Diaries is Sex & the City for the next generation and for all the non-white women in the audience. This graphic novel is a character-heavy, slice-of-life story which I absolutely love; it has so much room for growth and continuation with potential for a series and even for television adaptation and I hope that everyone who reads can understand that. The representation of depression is very well done and true to life and the artist’s ability to show us what Davene is going through with next to no words is just beautiful. The story has a great balance of light and heavy subject matter; it evokes all kinds of emotions in the audience in all the right ways; and the actual friendship between these four women is so heartfelt and it’s just so easy to fall in love with them all.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Stalking and Dementia
Moderate: Drug use and Toxic relationship
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