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thecolourblue's review
2.5
I'll be honest, I read this a while ago and coming back to review it it hasn't really stayed with me. I can't remember the details of the story, but I do remember it being pretty messy and not really holding my interest. There's shapeshifting powers, teenage romantic drama, and government conspiracy plotlines, and I've heard a lot of praise for this series but I didn't really hit for me.
whatchareadingheather's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
When I first picked up this collection, I was prepared for young adult antics, especially with a plot that revolves around a girl turning into the girl she likes’ dream boy. However, I was pleasantly surprised with the depth and courage to discuss hot button topics that this country (the United States) faces on a daily basis while also making it digestible enough for any level of reader. I think its story is perfect for fans of X-Men, strong female-led comics, and stories that discuss politics, and is very much one that I will be on my recommendation list.
ricksilva's review
5.0
The story of a girl with shapeshifting powers who becomes a boy to get the girl she's fallen in love with. And things proceed to escalate quickly.
This story is full of twists as it morphs from high school drama to science fiction political thriller, with bits of horror and superhero flavor along with way.
The characters are complex, and the story manages to constantly go in directions that are unexpected, but at the same time are logical repercussions of the (often bad) decisions by the characters.
Writer Jennie Wood tackles a a range of current political issues, especially as the story reaches its climax, and handles them without going astray from the strong character-driven narrative.
This story is full of twists as it morphs from high school drama to science fiction political thriller, with bits of horror and superhero flavor along with way.
The characters are complex, and the story manages to constantly go in directions that are unexpected, but at the same time are logical repercussions of the (often bad) decisions by the characters.
Writer Jennie Wood tackles a a range of current political issues, especially as the story reaches its climax, and handles them without going astray from the strong character-driven narrative.
squidbag's review
4.0
Not my favorite art style - the interiors are far less detailed than this cover - but the story is convoluted and weird in all the best ways, so totally worth it. Identity, relationships, shape-shifting, the idea of two-spirits and Trans people, all mixed in with the horrors of late high school and government conspiracies. I think this is all of it, and it does end neatly and messily at the same time, making it quite the ride.
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