Reviews tagging 'Self harm'

Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu

2 reviews

zestquest's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

One of my favorite comics probably ever. It’s an extremely fun and quick read that has a good balance of plot and humor

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Self harm

tcnysnark's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-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? N/A

5.0

I followed this book series as it was being posted as a web comic. It’s extremely well paced and well written. The author had expressed that she would write a lighthearted book that dealt with issues many queer teens and young adults deal with in life and she delivered. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Drug use, Homophobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Addiction, Drug abuse, and Suicide attempt

it reveals this pretty early in the book but Jack, after feeling extremely anxious for several years, attempts an overdose. This is more hinted at and brought up only through subtext. Jack suffers from panic attacks as well as Bitty for having PTSD from being called slurs growing up. This is not focused on heavily but brought up a few times