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graveyardpansy's review against another edition
4.0
disclaimer — this was sent to me by nobrow press!
i went in with no expectations and enjoyed this a lot! it felt like a perzine-gone-comic, which was definitely relatable and not overly explanatory or moralizing. i do wonder how much was lost in translation, as there are a few bits of dialogue that are confusing or seem like they could’ve been mistranslated, but i didn’t find it hard to follow at all. i do wish some of the threads were resolved more conclusively — the fatphobia, threats/assault, and lesbian plotlines felt abandoned instead of concluded. at the same time, coming-of-age stories like these that use the author’s experiences but are not /memoirs/ tend to do that, and it isn’t necessarily negative — just not my favourite. the setting was well-developed and i found the characters realistic, if not well-developed. i thought the art style was very consistent and easy to understand, and the visual depictions of dysphoria and dream/imagination sequences were really great! solid 4/5.
i went in with no expectations and enjoyed this a lot! it felt like a perzine-gone-comic, which was definitely relatable and not overly explanatory or moralizing. i do wonder how much was lost in translation, as there are a few bits of dialogue that are confusing or seem like they could’ve been mistranslated, but i didn’t find it hard to follow at all. i do wish some of the threads were resolved more conclusively — the fatphobia, threats/assault, and lesbian plotlines felt abandoned instead of concluded. at the same time, coming-of-age stories like these that use the author’s experiences but are not /memoirs/ tend to do that, and it isn’t necessarily negative — just not my favourite. the setting was well-developed and i found the characters realistic, if not well-developed. i thought the art style was very consistent and easy to understand, and the visual depictions of dysphoria and dream/imagination sequences were really great! solid 4/5.
cosmo_junk's review against another edition
4.0
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i tend to read comics all in one sitting a lot. this one was cute! a bit confusing at times, but i love the implicit inclusion of social dysphoria (how jet doesn't feel anything negative towards their body when alone). it really helps de-medicalize trans identity as a whole which is always good. i love a happy ending. also kurt cobain mention let's goooo
i tend to read comics all in one sitting a lot. this one was cute! a bit confusing at times, but i love the implicit inclusion of social dysphoria (how jet doesn't feel anything negative towards their body when alone). it really helps de-medicalize trans identity as a whole which is always good. i love a happy ending. also kurt cobain mention let's goooo
doctorw0rm's review against another edition
4.5
This was really sweet and meant a lot to me. There’s something about realizing that something is missing or wrong about the way you’re perceived by society that’s just on the tip of your tongue but you don’t know what it is yet . . . Jet is so lucky for having a friend who sat him down and was like “you’re trans, stop bullshitting yourself.”
lucinda_lesbrarian's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
animatorinator's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
corky12's review against another edition
I got a copy of this book from the publisher.
The story itself felt a bit cliche—a standard transgender coming-of-age tale, which is becoming more prominent these days. The art was a bit hard to follow, as well. I appreciated the adoption and potentially intersex representation, but the rest of the story seemed pretty cut-and-dried.
The story itself felt a bit cliche—a standard transgender coming-of-age tale, which is becoming more prominent these days. The art was a bit hard to follow, as well. I appreciated the adoption and potentially intersex representation, but the rest of the story seemed pretty cut-and-dried.
hubris_and_hamartia's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
meg_thebrave's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-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? No
4.25
I really loved this exploration of gender and Jet’s story. I loved the imagery Backer uses throughout his illustrations. I’d definitely recommend this book!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia and Body shaming
Minor: Vomit
cutiefly's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5