I knew almost nothing about this series when I bought it—just that it had good ratings and that it was a slice of life romance series, of which I hadn't yet gotten myself into. I became a little apprehensive about reading it once I saw some of the reviews slating this as misogynistic and over-sexualised, but personally I have to disagree.

That's not to say it isn't a product of its time, because it absolutely is, but I still found this comic charming. I know people also think the tone and genre-swapping is disjointed, but I didn't feel that way. I liked each arc even more than the one before it and I think the blend of comedy, drama and romance with the crime/thriller story in the middle about Katchoo was perfect! It kept my attention and with each page I didn't want to put it down, I was gripped. 

The art, too, is really lovely to look at, the women are gorgeous (and as someone who is definitely critical of over-sexualisation when it's unnecessary, I didn't feel it here. Characters are sexualised through the eyes of obviously gross male characters and have a lot of agency themselves), and easily intersperses a comedic, more cartoony look during comedic moments. 

I'm now totally invested in the lives of Katchoo and Francine (and David), and I can't wait to read the next pocket book. I can see this becoming a favourite series of mine when I want to read something funny and relaxing, with some crime/thriller going on in there a little too.