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florecita_lectora's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Stalking, Dementia, and Toxic relationship
tinysierra's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
There was a character who mentioned mental health struggles, and their friend basically said “just take this crystal, it will help.” They didn’t talk about it again on page after that, which felt was unsatisfactory.
Moderate: Stalking, Homophobia, Biphobia, Dementia, and Mental illness
Minor: Racism, Sexual harassment, and Toxic relationship
gabography's review
- 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
Moderate: Mental illness
Minor: Dementia, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Toxic relationship, Misogyny, and Stalking
iabsolutelydespisesoggytomatos's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Dementia and Toxic relationship
linakats20's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Dementia, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content and Stalking
Minor: Sexual harassment and Drug use
micaelacccc's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Minor: Toxic relationship
readandfindout's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Themes: 4.5 stars
Characters: 4 stars
Plot: 3.5 stars
Art: 5 stars
Moderate: Dementia, Drug use, Misogyny, Biphobia, Mental illness, Homophobia, Racism, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Sexual harassment
destheesquire's review
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Minor: Mental illness and Toxic relationship
msradiosilence's review
- 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
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
Graphic: Sexual content, Stalking, Toxic relationship, Mental illness, Sexual harassment, Drug use, and Dementia
krispy_reading's review
- 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
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.
Moderate: Dementia, Toxic relationship, and Mental illness