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percy_roy's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
doctorw0rm's review
2.25
i guess not all trans art appeals to me automatically, good to know. great that others like it though.
the_jamae_way's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
calamitymeat's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
This book was clearly written for a very specific audience at a very specific point in time and now that it's almost 10 years since the first parts of this comic were written, the social commentary is a little grating and some of the humor feels a little dated. It's all stuff that I personally, and probably the artist as well now that we're farther into the future, find kind of cringe worthy. If I had read this back when it was being written, I probably would have loved it. Now that I'm older and the community and political views I take part in and that are portrayed in this book have dramatically changed, it just feels outdated and unenjoyable.
Also, I'm not saying no one else can make a comic about a group of queer people who are all just buddies but also go to a lot of protests, but I read this while I was also in the middle of reading Dykes To Watch Out For and I really cannot help but notice that this feels like a worse version of that. If I hadn't read them so close together, I probably wouldn't even notice, but they just feel so similar.
Also, I'm not saying no one else can make a comic about a group of queer people who are all just buddies but also go to a lot of protests, but I read this while I was also in the middle of reading Dykes To Watch Out For and I really cannot help but notice that this feels like a worse version of that. If I hadn't read them so close together, I probably wouldn't even notice, but they just feel so similar.
theangrystackrat's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
informative
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? Yes
4.0
jake_powell's review against another edition
5.0
GAY and SWEET! Simultaneously relatable and aspirational, just full of wonderful queer moments and the best parts of chosen family.
inkstndfngrs's review against another edition
3.0
Over all, a fun read. But I had a few issues here and there with the characters in general and some of their behaviors. But, I guess much like people: everyone is different, and they're entitled to that.
I did find it very interesting the use of the word "dude" throughout the book, by both of the main characters. I am in the "Dude as Gender Neutral" camp (my siblings and I often call each other 'dude'. Frankly, I blame Full House.), so it didn't bother me, but I know others under the trans umbrella who I'm sure gritted their teeth every time.
I did find it very interesting the use of the word "dude" throughout the book, by both of the main characters. I am in the "Dude as Gender Neutral" camp (my siblings and I often call each other 'dude'. Frankly, I blame Full House.), so it didn't bother me, but I know others under the trans umbrella who I'm sure gritted their teeth every time.