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ladynightwolf's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
bookstorm_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 stars
I really liked this book. I loved the premise and the plot, but for me it feels that the pace is too fast, preventing the development of the characters and their relationships from happening naturally and not seeming too forced. But overall I really liked the story and it premise, and would love to read more about it.
Thank you Netgalley and Image Comics for the free e-ARC to read in exchange of my honest opinion.
I really liked this book. I loved the premise and the plot, but for me it feels that the pace is too fast, preventing the development of the characters and their relationships from happening naturally and not seeming too forced. But overall I really liked the story and it premise, and would love to read more about it.
Thank you Netgalley and Image Comics for the free e-ARC to read in exchange of my honest opinion.
menastarr's review against another edition
4.0
⇢ 3.75 ★
thank you to netgalley for providing me with this ARC.
well this was an interesting read! marketed as a mix of "black mirror" and "eyes wide shut", this was a very kinky graphic novel. it did feel a bit like those, black mirror especially, but i was also getting some "gossip girl" vibes. i knew what i was getting myself into, but DAMN! i think there was more sex than plot at times. i would have loved to see a little more detail and scenes outside of the sex, because the "conclusion" felt rushed and underdeveloped. nevertheless, i had a fun time reading it. it's quite fast-paced and every single character is going through literal nightmare scenarios. i definitely would continue reading if the author plans to publish additional volumes but i do think there should be more content in the already existing volumes.
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thank you to netgalley for providing me with this ARC.
well this was an interesting read! marketed as a mix of "black mirror" and "eyes wide shut", this was a very kinky graphic novel. it did feel a bit like those, black mirror especially, but i was also getting some "gossip girl" vibes. i knew what i was getting myself into, but DAMN! i think there was more sex than plot at times. i would have loved to see a little more detail and scenes outside of the sex, because the "conclusion" felt rushed and underdeveloped. nevertheless, i had a fun time reading it. it's quite fast-paced and every single character is going through literal nightmare scenarios. i definitely would continue reading if the author plans to publish additional volumes but i do think there should be more content in the already existing volumes.
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kathrynroses's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
3.25
This book was an interesting look at how much control social media can have over our lives and how quickly things can go wrong. Though this showed the very extreme end of this it did feel like something that really could happen especially in an enclosed setting such as a college as in this book. I felt the art style matched well with the story though it wasn't necessarily to my personal taste. This book was very explicit which I didn’t expect though this can be attributed to not doing any personal research on this title, though I do feel that the cover art and blurb from my edition could have made this clearer as it was definitely a surprise. Overall I enjoyed this set of graphic novels and would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for speculative fiction that really did feel close to current life events with some horror twists. Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this publication.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Injury/Injury detail, Vomit, Sexual content, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Toxic friendship, Mental illness, Suicide attempt, and Outing
rachael_amber's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I received an early e-copy of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I requested this book on a whim. It's not my usual sort of book but the concept sounded really interesting. I actually really enjoyed it! I love the art style, the characters were great and the story was really fun. Would recommend :)
I requested this book on a whim. It's not my usual sort of book but the concept sounded really interesting. I actually really enjoyed it! I love the art style, the characters were great and the story was really fun. Would recommend :)
quirkycatsfatstacks's review against another edition
3.0
Summary:
What would you do if, one day, a mysterious app appeared on your phone, promising you the romance of your dreams? Most people would probably know to be cautious about such a promise. But what about a group of college students who have yet to experience the real world?
Well, they're about to learn the hard way as the app walks them through increasingly drastic steps to get what they want. But will what they want prove to be worth the cost? It's time to find out.
Review:
I'm not going to lie – I 100% picked up Crave to read because of that cover. It's stunning! I knew right away that I would love Maria Llovet's art style, and I was right. While I didn't end up loving the whole of the story, I did appreciate the art the whole way through.
Crave is a dark sci-fi with a tech twist. There's a life lesson woven into the tale, which I appreciated. That said, I feel like we needed more time to meet the characters before they were thrown into the app-deep end. We go from zero to sixty very quickly, and when these people we hardly know begin making extreme decisions, it's hard to know how to feel about it. It's even harder to support them (though maybe that was the point?).
The thing I love the most about Crave is how unique it is. Okay, I loved that second best – the art still comes in first. While the moral of the story may be similar, everything else about this book resonated with such personality, and I loved that.
Highlights:
Bright Art style
Romance/Erotica
Tension
Thanks to Image Comics and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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What would you do if, one day, a mysterious app appeared on your phone, promising you the romance of your dreams? Most people would probably know to be cautious about such a promise. But what about a group of college students who have yet to experience the real world?
Well, they're about to learn the hard way as the app walks them through increasingly drastic steps to get what they want. But will what they want prove to be worth the cost? It's time to find out.
Review:
I'm not going to lie – I 100% picked up Crave to read because of that cover. It's stunning! I knew right away that I would love Maria Llovet's art style, and I was right. While I didn't end up loving the whole of the story, I did appreciate the art the whole way through.
Crave is a dark sci-fi with a tech twist. There's a life lesson woven into the tale, which I appreciated. That said, I feel like we needed more time to meet the characters before they were thrown into the app-deep end. We go from zero to sixty very quickly, and when these people we hardly know begin making extreme decisions, it's hard to know how to feel about it. It's even harder to support them (though maybe that was the point?).
The thing I love the most about Crave is how unique it is. Okay, I loved that second best – the art still comes in first. While the moral of the story may be similar, everything else about this book resonated with such personality, and I loved that.
Highlights:
Bright Art style
Romance/Erotica
Tension
Thanks to Image Comics and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
You Can Also Find Me On:
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | The Book Review Crew | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Twitter | Tumblr | Reedsy
tamzsyn_'s review
2.75
I recieved this as an ARC from Netgalley
Definitely not one to read on a plane (or anywhere public for that matter) which was my original plan
I loved the art style and the plot sounded interesting however wasn't as fleshed out as I hoped it would be.
If you love a raunchy story and graphic novels this is the one for you!
Definitely not one to read on a plane (or anywhere public for that matter) which was my original plan
I loved the art style and the plot sounded interesting however wasn't as fleshed out as I hoped it would be.
If you love a raunchy story and graphic novels this is the one for you!
coffeedrool's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
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dreamgirlhunt's review against another edition
3.5
This graphic novel series is set at a university where suddenly an app called “crave” appears on everyone’s cell phones. The app claims to be able to give instructions for each user to fulfill their fantasies. At first, mostly everyone is happy to be hooking up with their crushes. When sinister things begin unfolding, a small group of friends must band together to get to the bottom of this mysterious app and it’s dark motives. I thought the art was great and the story kept me reading. Would recommend those looking for a quick read with mature themes/visuals.
xnolakola's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Suicide attempt