Reviews

Mimosa by Archie Bongiovanni

the_vegan_bookworm's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted fast-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Infidelity

wrenlee's review

2.0

I am not old enough to relate to these characters

mindfullibrarian's review

4.0

I don't read as many adult graphic novels as I do middle grade and YA, so I was excited to read a great review of this book and then that same week, find a copy at my favorite indie bookstore! The "mature" (over 30) queer found family / friends in the story are complicated and messy and very very real, and the author holds nothing back when it comes to sex talk and letting the characters act like true humans. Recommended for readers looking for an honest look at adult friendships and dating.

Source: purchased hardcover

bibliocurl's review

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective

• 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

4.25

lawralthelibrarian's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

emilychau's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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? Yes

3.25

oddree13's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.0

cascadianriot's review against another edition

2.0

This is Dykes to Watch Out For for a new generations. Texts have replaced answering machines but basically the same. I like Bechdel’s character development far more than this author.

caitirin's review

2.0

I wanted to like this more. I’m just kind of tired and disappointed at reading yet another queers in their 30s-40s that is nothing at all like my own experiences. I never did the party and obsess over sex thing. I’m not judging anyone who did, but it’s just no something I can relate to. Demi-sexual introvert problems maybe?

There’s definitely an aspect of my privilege hitting home here since I didn’t have any of the problems that these people did. But it also feels kind of isolating to never see people like me.

I need more nerdy DND queers I think.

rh2riordan's review

emotional funny fast-paced

• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0