The kind of book I wish I had had in middle school. Kathleen handles every facet of coming out perfectly and tenderly in this book. Anais and Lucy’s rThe kind of book I wish I had had in middle school. Kathleen handles every facet of coming out perfectly and tenderly in this book. Anais and Lucy’s relationship develops the most naturally I’ve ever seen any graphic novel relationship develop, everything in this book takes its time and it doesn’t feel rushed whatsoever. So lovely!...more
FANTASTIC book with the perfect kind of horrifying art style that i love. i think the storyline/themes weren’t clear enough for me to totally love it,FANTASTIC book with the perfect kind of horrifying art style that i love. i think the storyline/themes weren’t clear enough for me to totally love it, but i can respect and appreciate this style of storytelling. the art and sense of dread just totally sold it for me. i love horror! very spirited away meets junji ito ...more
my relationship with food feels very represented and appreciated in this book, and that makes me really happy since it’s easy to get sucked SO GOOD!!!
my relationship with food feels very represented and appreciated in this book, and that makes me really happy since it’s easy to get sucked into the “eat to live” mindset of uni life. it’s always been important to me culturally, socially, and personally as a form of self love. ...more
Such an insanely relatable read! The main character was SO lovable and I’m always so happy to see Vancouver represented in graphic novels… (especiallySuch an insanely relatable read! The main character was SO lovable and I’m always so happy to see Vancouver represented in graphic novels… (especially so accurately in the difficulties of it too) I adored the romance. But I was really impressed with the writing of this book, I can absolutely see the love and passion in every bit of it. Adorably lovable characters, (with realistic character growth!)
Although, perhaps I am biased- also being a queer comic artist living in Vancouver and navigating the trials and tribulations of this insane city… I mean. Damn! How could I not have loved this book?
EXTREMELY awesome, creative, and well thought out. Not to mention the visuals are horrifyingly grotesque in the best way possible. I’m also obsessed wEXTREMELY awesome, creative, and well thought out. Not to mention the visuals are horrifyingly grotesque in the best way possible. I’m also obsessed with how unique this is, a lore/video game guide for a game that doesn’t exist. What a neat idea! I absolutely want to see this game come to life. ...more
SPECTACULAR!!!!! the fact this was set in BC and had so many little details like commercial drive, the plane crash, the east van sign was so lovely. iSPECTACULAR!!!!! the fact this was set in BC and had so many little details like commercial drive, the plane crash, the east van sign was so lovely. i loved the story and the characters and the artwork is stunning. they really felt like actual truly realized characters to me, all the dialogue was so natural. i wish liam had had more of a physical role in the story though, but otherwise i loved everything about this....more