A review by krys_kilz
Slip by Marika McCoola

emotional reflective medium-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

This graphic novel was okay. The premise was really intriguing, I just feel like the story wasn't quite pushed far enough. I understand what the magical realism elements were supposed to add, but they didn't fully mesh with the story and as a result fell a bit flat. They honestly muddled the story more than they enhanced it.

Jade's character read way younger than someone about to enter college. Her romance with Mary felt really rushed and haphazard. And the way she centered herself in her best friend's suicide attempt just felt really icky to me. It would have worked more for me if those complex emotions were really fleshed out like the book's description promised, but they weren't. Instead the ending was abrupt and too neatly wrapped up leaving the resolution feeling forced.

The art style also wasn't my favorite. The drawings and line work were nice, but the coloring just felt off. It really dulled the storytelling for me.

tw: suicide attempt
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