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theangrystackrat's review
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
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
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.
ansch05's review
5.0
I love love loved reading this. The characters felt so real and funny and I loved learning about them and seeing their interactions with each other. I loved the well-timed and well-balanced commentary on queer life placed throughout—it didn't feel forced or unrealistic, but essential and careful. The art style is almost absentminded, which I really enjoyed.
jkenna1990's review
5.0
*I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review*
I was so sad when this ended! I felt like I was hanging out with my friends the whole time I was reading it. I loved all the individual characters but Scout was my favorite. I loved the relationship that all of the characters had with each other and how they just seemed so respectful and loving. And if there ever was an issue they would talk about it (with much griping from Andy about ~feelings~) and work it out. Also, I loved all the Halloween parts because that is my favorite holiday as well! If you are any shade of queer there will be a character in here for you somewhere. I really feel like everyone is well represented in this comic. Highly recommend this!
I was so sad when this ended! I felt like I was hanging out with my friends the whole time I was reading it. I loved all the individual characters but Scout was my favorite. I loved the relationship that all of the characters had with each other and how they just seemed so respectful and loving. And if there ever was an issue they would talk about it (with much griping from Andy about ~feelings~) and work it out. Also, I loved all the Halloween parts because that is my favorite holiday as well! If you are any shade of queer there will be a character in here for you somewhere. I really feel like everyone is well represented in this comic. Highly recommend this!
jansyn_liberty's review
3.0
Very specific to queers in their twenties. If you’re not that, don’t bother.
jugglingpup's review
5.0
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I got an ARC of this book.
Ok, so like I am super queer. I am trans, ace, aro, in a QPR with a married lesbian house wife, and in a poly relationship with a married gay man who is questioning his gender. Can you get any more queer? The answer is yes. Reading this book made me feel so much more queer and it was WONDERFUL.
This book is literally perfect. The characters range from super queer and confident to baby queers and insecure (sometimes in the same character on the same page!). I loved all of the characters. ALL OF THEM. Scout and Andy were fantastic. They were goofy, in your face queer (ANDY’S SHIRTS OMG), and just so real. All of their drama felt over the top, but also like a typical gathering of queer friends. (How many times can I say queer in this review? I don’t know, but I feel like a thousand is appropriate for this book, because I just love the word and the way this book made me feel about myself and the world.)
This book references everything from Ellen DeGeneres to Tom of Finland. I just can’t even with my fan boying over here. There was shouting about capitalist society. There was protests. There was call out of the patriarchy and the way that marriage is just a social construct for enforcing gender norms and heteronormity. I AM IN LOVE. This is the book that explains my brain and my life in college (minus the drinking. I had like no drinking in college, because I was crushing on one of my professors and I needed to impress her by being the best feminist ever).
Just yes. This book is a yes. Also, I am upset by how many times I was embarrassed by how accurate these comics were to my life. Please, Bongiovanni, leave me and my Grey’s Anatomy, burrito love, and my embroidery hobbies alone. Thank you. (Also, please just continue to write amazing books that I fall in love with.)
I got an ARC of this book.
Ok, so like I am super queer. I am trans, ace, aro, in a QPR with a married lesbian house wife, and in a poly relationship with a married gay man who is questioning his gender. Can you get any more queer? The answer is yes. Reading this book made me feel so much more queer and it was WONDERFUL.
This book is literally perfect. The characters range from super queer and confident to baby queers and insecure (sometimes in the same character on the same page!). I loved all of the characters. ALL OF THEM. Scout and Andy were fantastic. They were goofy, in your face queer (ANDY’S SHIRTS OMG), and just so real. All of their drama felt over the top, but also like a typical gathering of queer friends. (How many times can I say queer in this review? I don’t know, but I feel like a thousand is appropriate for this book, because I just love the word and the way this book made me feel about myself and the world.)
This book references everything from Ellen DeGeneres to Tom of Finland. I just can’t even with my fan boying over here. There was shouting about capitalist society. There was protests. There was call out of the patriarchy and the way that marriage is just a social construct for enforcing gender norms and heteronormity. I AM IN LOVE. This is the book that explains my brain and my life in college (minus the drinking. I had like no drinking in college, because I was crushing on one of my professors and I needed to impress her by being the best feminist ever).
Just yes. This book is a yes. Also, I am upset by how many times I was embarrassed by how accurate these comics were to my life. Please, Bongiovanni, leave me and my Grey’s Anatomy, burrito love, and my embroidery hobbies alone. Thank you. (Also, please just continue to write amazing books that I fall in love with.)