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A review by bookstobarbells
Kiss Number 8 by Colleen AF Venable
2.0
Oof. This was really rough.
The concept is really cute: young girl figures out her sexual identity through her first 8 kisses. However, it’s riddled with nasty homophobia & transphobia and emotional manipulation and abuse. Seeming really large conflicts are saved until the last 25 pages and mostly solved in under 10 frames.
I did like the cast and settings. The art really showcased a lot of diversity which was interesting to read and admire. Each character showcased emotions well and had a unique look without making it look like it was done to be different.
This had a ton of potential and I adored the art style. Wish it ended up being better than it was.
The concept is really cute: young girl figures out her sexual identity through her first 8 kisses. However, it’s riddled with nasty homophobia & transphobia and emotional manipulation and abuse. Seeming really large conflicts are saved until the last 25 pages and mostly solved in under 10 frames.
I did like the cast and settings. The art really showcased a lot of diversity which was interesting to read and admire. Each character showcased emotions well and had a unique look without making it look like it was done to be different.
This had a ton of potential and I adored the art style. Wish it ended up being better than it was.