Reviews tagging 'Mental illness'

Wash Day Diaries by Jamila Rowser

103 reviews

thatenbyisisreads's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

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

5.0

I definitely related a lot to Davene's depression, they did very well in illustrating how debilitating it can be. Cookie was also another character that I related to with her being Boriqua, and her usage of the citrine crystal, it's my go to so shoutout to you girl. Overall, this group of girlfriends were so cute, funny, and wholesome! The color scheme was fantastic, this is a must read! <3

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Cursing, and Stalking

Moderate: Toxic relationship

Minor: Dementia, Mental illness, and Alcohol

aishallnot's review against another edition

funny 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

4.5

(Read for Taking It Easy Storygraph challenge Prompt 15: Graphic Novel)

4.5/5 stars



This was a cute graphic novel with Black sisterhood/friendship. I loved the color palette choice for the stories as they were so beautifully done. I also liked how this tackled themes such as mental health (and how that impacts our self care routine especially with hair), self-love, and acceptance within familial relationships. I do wish that some of the stories were a bit longer, but I did like the ending. I think this would be a great series whether that's through this style or a mini TV series

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Stalking

Minor: Sexual content

ksuazo94's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cursing, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Minor: Dementia, Drug use, Grief, and Mental illness

theonewheresamreads's review

emotional funny informative lighthearted reflective relaxing sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Drug use, Gaslighting, Stalking, Misogyny, Mental illness, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, Suicidal thoughts, Racism, and Dementia

bookiesncookies's review

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness

Moderate: Stalking

thirteenofmanon's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Stalking and Mental illness

robinks's review

emotional lighthearted 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

4.75

I LOVED the characters and their friendships. This book also speaks about a bunch of different topics without being overwhelming.

As a therapist, my only critique is that I wish antidepressants were not immediately dismissed in Davene’s storyline, though I think the way Cookie came around later was helpful.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment and Stalking

Moderate: Sexual content, Alcohol, Dysphoria, and Mental illness

Minor: Dementia and Drug use

cat_demon's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad 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? It's complicated

4.75

This was soooooo cute, I just wish it could have been longer.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Mental illness

yadira315's review

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Dementia and Mental illness

betweentheshelves's review

emotional funny 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? No

5.0

Oh how I loved this! It is very much a character driven, slice of life kind of graphic novel and I am here for that. The art and the way color was used throughout was beautiful, and I appreciated that there were sections that didn't have any words at all. It just focused on the characters and the various ways that they take care of their hair.

In a way, it reminded me of an adult version of the middle grade graphic novel [book:Frizzy|59251234] that also came out this year (and I also highly recommend!). In addition to being an ode to Black hair, it's also a story about love, friendship, and support. The four main characters are all there for each other, and they show up in multiple ways. It's a wonderful book, and I hope more people read it!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Mental illness, Dementia, and Stalking

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Drug use, and Sexual content

Minor: Sexual harassment