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readingwithcats's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Stalking and Mental illness
Minor: Biphobia
angelkisses's review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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
Davene my beloved
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Minor: Stalking
lavenderdolmeh's review
4.0
This was awesome, tho the lack of addressing how Cookie was anti-medication was jarring. it's implied Davene gets on them anyways but it's strange she doesn't have a candid convo with her friends about it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness, Ableism, and Stalking
Minor: Sexual harassment and Racism
readandfindout's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Style/writing: 4.5 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 3.5 stars
Art: 5 stars
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 3.5 stars
Art: 5 stars
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Drug use, Misogyny, Biphobia, Mental illness, Homophobia, Racism, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual harassment
destheesquire's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Mental illness and Toxic relationship
rayannotates's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Mental illness
Moderate: Drug use and Alcohol
msradiosilence's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
5.0
TLDR; 5 rating, I hope Davene finds someone who can help her, and Cookie :(((
Content warnings at the bottom. :)
While a super quick read, I think about it a lot still. I am very particular about the kinds of graphic novels, manga, and comic books I read because, much like audiobooks and their narrators, I can’t read books with pictures if I don’t like the art. The art in this one is very good.
Davene’s story resonated the most with me, as someone who has dealt with depression. Cookie didn’t handle that very well, so I hope Davene is able to get the help she needs. I loved the relationships between all the girls, and Cookie’s story is absolutely heartbreaking.
Reading this, especially between The Magnus Archives seasons, was a pleasant reprieve.
Rating: 5
Would I recommend? Yes, especially if you enjoy contemporary fiction, bright colors, and compelling and real stories.
Content warnings: Mental illness, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Drug use
Content warnings at the bottom. :)
While a super quick read, I think about it a lot still. I am very particular about the kinds of graphic novels, manga, and comic books I read because, much like audiobooks and their narrators, I can’t read books with pictures if I don’t like the art. The art in this one is very good.
Davene’s story resonated the most with me, as someone who has dealt with depression. Cookie didn’t handle that very well, so I hope Davene is able to get the help she needs. I loved the relationships between all the girls, and Cookie’s story is absolutely heartbreaking.
Reading this, especially between The Magnus Archives seasons, was a pleasant reprieve.
Rating: 5
Would I recommend? Yes, especially if you enjoy contemporary fiction, bright colors, and compelling and real stories.
Content warnings: Mental illness, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Dementia, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Drug use
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Drug use, and Dementia
luuley's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Sexual content
turnip11's review
emotional
reflective
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? No
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Mental illness, Stalking, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
krispy_reading's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Not only did the author and illustrator do a great job, but so did the editors and colourists. Every chapter has a different colour palette. Different timelines have different illustration styles. Every chapter starts with a wonderful watercolour piece and ends with a cute doodle.
The first four chapters follow each friend & their perspective with the last chapter being group dynamic.
Some heavy topics of mental health and elderly care (see content warnings if necessary).
I really enjoyed the Nisha’s and Davene’s chapters. The panel work of the group chat was well done. The attention to detail was incredible; ALL the steps of hair care and hygiene rituals were shown.
The book had my immediate attention as soon as I saw the keys in the knuckles on page 3.
The first four chapters follow each friend & their perspective with the last chapter being group dynamic.
Some heavy topics of mental health and elderly care (see content warnings if necessary).
I really enjoyed the Nisha’s and Davene’s chapters. The panel work of the group chat was well done. The attention to detail was incredible; ALL the steps of hair care and hygiene rituals were shown.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness