littleredmacks's Reviews (528)

This book had its hooks in me! I could not put it down. It was like knowing there is a terrible crash coming but being unable to look away. So good. 

This book was raw and vulnerable and so worth it. 

This was an enemies to lovers that had me kicking my feet and reminiscing over high school love. There were laughs and heartstrings were tugged. 

This was cute. I enjoyed it. 

Due to the fact that this author was found to be lying about their ethnicity as well as engaging in racist behavior online, I have changed my review to 1 star and will no longer be reading Freydis Moon books. 

The perfect conclusion to the perfect duology. No notes. 

This author's writing style is very beautiful. However, this story seemed to drag in a way that Song of Achilles didn't. Though, that is likely because she is a tool in so many other stories rather than having her own. This one also wasn't as heartbreaking as Song of Achilles as the ending was much happier. 

This book offers a moving journey through the author's life as an autobiographical comic. The artwork, though occasionally inconsistent in its appeal for me, cleverly changed for the nuances of each story. The decision to vary the art style according to the narrative added a lot of depth to this story. 

One of my favorite things was that the narrator broke the fourth wall frequently and allowed readers to be part of intimate dialogue. 

The comic really dives into how art can be a lifeline during tough times, regardless of if anyone else gets to see it. The one line that stuck with me the most was "Maybe I'd be dead if not for this. But instead I'm going to make something that didn't exist before and I think that's beautiful." 

The narrator doesn't hold back on sharing their experiences with depression, imposter syndrome, or anxiety and consistently confronts the reader with raw honesty which often made it feel as if we were getting a glimpse into her diary or having a conversation with her. The line "I just have to make it through this month. I will be happy after this. I'll prove it. I will be happy" hit so close to home as someone who struggles with many of the same issues. 

Let's start with that artwork which was striking, beautiful, 10/10. The story itself was also wonderfully done. I loved seeing depression and anxiety that was very realistic in a character, especially as someone who struggles with both. 

The book contained all four comic issues, with alternate cover work for each, AND resources for taking care of your mental health, which was very thoughtful for them to do. 

I will say that the main problem felt like it got wrapped up very quickly, but that may just be the nature of comic books. I devoured this story and do wish they had been just a tad longer because I was so invested. 

Thank you NetGalley and Image Comics for the eARC.