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aus10england's Reviews (943)
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Hm! Not what I expected for sure. The characters in this book are for sure messy, flawed for sure. I wish more focus was on the podcast since the description sold it as a big part. The mystery was fun, but it felt like it fizzled out toward the end. Not a bad read by any means, just expected more.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Biphobia, Toxic relationship
informative
medium-paced
This is not quite what I thought it would be! Much more of a memoir than a history of queer spaces. I did, however, enjoy the stories told my the author. Raw, gritty, real, and super informative.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexual content
Moderate: Hate crime, Racism
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was just not for me unfortunately! Sci-fi and short stories aren’t usually what I reach for. Would still give the world to Janelle Monáe though.
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A simple yet very sweet story about a young girl coming to terms with her gender! What an amazing book to have exist today. Easy to follow along.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
What a fun romp of a story! Loved the characters. Wish the romance had been developed a bit more. The pig fantasy was silly and cute.
Content Warnings
Minor: Homophobia
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
A harrowing graphic memoir about a part of American history that is often overlooked. George Takei’s life story is heartbreaking and inspiring on so many levels. I’m glad that this exists.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Racism, War
Moderate: Racial slurs, Slavery
I don’t think this one is for me! I didn’t really understand the story, it seemed very complex, but I can see many people liking this! Plus the art style is STUNNING.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Murder
Moderate: Sexual content
dark
informative
tense
medium-paced
This is one of the best graphic memoirs I’ve ever read! The author used the medium to convey her story and message across SO well. The art style was a great juxtaposition to the dark subject matter. I wish the psychology information was spread throughout the book, instead of at the end though. Highly recommend this to anyone wanting to learn more about toxic relationships and the psychology behind it!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Suicide attempt
dark
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This was FASCINATING. I’ve never read a wordless graphic novel, and it really worked here. I “read” it a couple times and picked up new things each time.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War
dark
informative
sad
tense
slow-paced
Uff, this was a real slog to get through. I really admire the author’s courage to tell her story and everything she has been through, but I don’t think it was accomplished well in graphic novel format. I had a card time connecting to the story, which may just be because I can’t relate to what the author has gone through. Just felt like more of a slog to get through than anything.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Genocide, Xenophobia
Moderate: Body horror, Racism