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jmanchester0's review against another edition
4.0
So excited to get this digital copy after supporting it on Kickstarter.
Some great tales from so many different perspectives. Check it out.
Some great tales from so many different perspectives. Check it out.
bekahmccue's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
One of the most frustrating things for me in regard to LGBT+ representation in media is that so often, it focuses on queer suffering.
This is the exact opposite of that.
This anthology is comprised entirely of short comics (almost vignettes) of queer happiness; discovering a gender identity that fits you for the first time, coming out and being supported, even just spotting someone from your community in a dog park or across the bar. It doesn't shy away from the difficulties of homophobia in our world - there are brief mentions and discussions of trying to fit into a heteronormative mold, or being asked by other community members to "prove" your orientation - but overwhelmingly the focus is on presenting to young queer people or reminding us older folks on days we still struggle that no, being queer does not doom your life to tragedy. There will always be good days, especially when you boldly embrace exactly who you are.
This is the exact opposite of that.
This anthology is comprised entirely of short comics (almost vignettes) of queer happiness; discovering a gender identity that fits you for the first time, coming out and being supported, even just spotting someone from your community in a dog park or across the bar. It doesn't shy away from the difficulties of homophobia in our world - there are brief mentions and discussions of trying to fit into a heteronormative mold, or being asked by other community members to "prove" your orientation - but overwhelmingly the focus is on presenting to young queer people or reminding us older folks on days we still struggle that no, being queer does not doom your life to tragedy. There will always be good days, especially when you boldly embrace exactly who you are.
Content Warnings
Minor: Deadnaming, Homophobia, and Transphobia
thefox22's review
4.0
Oh, this was SO GOOD! There were a few comic stories that confused because they didn't come together all that well, and it could've been edited a bit better, but I enjoyed so much about this. I loved the message about being true to yourself, and how this anthology celebrated queerness. My favorites were In Bloom, Shirley, Spring is Here, Soul Kiss, Get-Together, The Royal Wedding, Bunny, and Prince or Princess. No surprise that most of them were f/f romances! :D
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