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- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Since it had been so long I'd also forgotten a lot of the plot points in here, like the gang's side-quest to get Ares' shield and the waterbed emporium. I also loved the subtle foreshadowing and the way Rick writes Percy's character. The only thing I would personally change is the slight fatphobia towards Clarisse, she is the only character who is described as fat and she is frequently called ugly. But other than that, this is an excellent book that I recommend to anyone looking for some serotonin.
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Car accident, Abandonment, and War
Minor: Body shaming, Child death, and Fatphobia
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This was a really well written start to a series I can definitely see myself continuing in. I always find myself looking for more well-made sapphic manga, and so far this one definitely qualifies. It's one of the few ones I've found where the characters don't seem overtly homophobic (although this might change in future volumes), but I'm not sure how I feel about the whole age-gap romance with a splash of possible cheating. I suppose I will keep you posted as I continue on in the series.
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Alex did annoy me quite a bit with his overly possessive act, and I say that as someone who just read Haunting Adeline. I still don't really like him but I liked the writing and romance enough to want to continue the series.
The spicy scenes were top-tier, but I wish there had been more of them.
Graphic: Child abuse, Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Violence, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death of parent
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Drug use, Gun violence, Racism, Sexual content, Suicide, Blood, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and War
Minor: Rape
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Ahhh Hazel's incarceration period, how I love it. Honestly one of my favourite volumes so far, I really loved getting to meet Petrichor and seeing IV grow closer to the family, but the ending really made me tear up when they had to leave Klara behind. Seeing Marco and Alana work together again was also such a relief.
Graphic: Confinement, Gore, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and War
Moderate: Racism and Transphobia
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Now this is where things get INTENSE, sheesh. I absolutely tore through this one, it was so good, the writing was amazing and the art beautiful as always, and the story is really starting to piece together beautifully.
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Drug abuse, Gore, Gun violence, Blood, and Classism
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This one again was a bit of a dull one, it mostly focuses on blooming marital issues, but the introduction of Dengo and the conflict in the Robot Kingdom was pretty interesting, but overall this one felt like more of a kickstart for a new arc rather than something exciting, similar to Vol. 2
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Gore, Blood, and Death of parent
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Now this is where the story really takes off. Seeing the intense chase for Marko and Alana and Hazel really pick up was so much fun, and you really got to know all the characters a lot better in this volume than the second one. I did also really enjoy seeing more of the intricacies of Marko and Alana's relationship, as well as seeing more of Doff and Upsher.
So far probably my favorite volume.
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Body horror, Death, Gun violence, Homophobia, Racism, Blood, Murder, and Fire/Fire injury
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I feel like this one is a pretty neutral volume on the whole, we mostly just get introduced to a lot of characters and Marco and Alana's history as well as setting everything up for the future storylines, and it also had some good foreshadowing, but overall not a huge standout in the entire series.
Still, and excellent comic as always.
Graphic: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Gore, Gun violence, Racism, Sexual content, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Terminal illness