4.5 stars.

I enjoyed this installment more than the first one and felt that the story really gained some traction with this volume. The story has started to build up speed and complexity. In fact, the story gets cuter by the minute. I'm being slowly sucked in more and more and I'm really enjoying getting to know Nick and Charlie. I love how wholesome and kind they are. I love how they interact with one another and how gentle and respectful their relationship is.

This volume presents some really fantastic exploration of sexuality and the process of understanding one's own sexual preferences. It deals with the fact that the work of knowing oneself is complex and can be emotionally overwhelming. I loved how gently this was handled while still being open. It felt incredibly authentic and super accessible.

I love this story as a graphic novel and it does really well in that format. I'm still finding my footing in the format, but I will say that this feels like a really great way to be introduced to graphic novels, as there really is a lot present in the panels and the story feels pretty seamless.