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Alex a disparu. On ne l'a pas vu de tout l'été. Tout le monde pense qu'il a fugué mais ses amis sont hantés de visions bien plus sinistres.
Noah a le cœur brisé. Il rentre de camp de vacances biblique et découvre qu'Alex, son petit-ami en secret, est tombé en dépression et s'est volatilisé. Plus que tout, il regrette de l'avoir laissé seul, ce jour-là, juste avant sa disparition.
Sky est déterminée. Elle est prête à tout pour retrouver son ami d'enfance, même si ça signifie se mettre à dos ceux qu'elle aime.
Izzy a honte. Elle savait que quelque chose d'étrange se passait dans la vie d'Alex, et elle n'a rien dit à son petit-ami, Jamie, le frère jumeau d'Alex. Si elle avait parlé, serait-il encore là ?
Jamie est en colère. Contre Alex d'être parti, contre lui-même de n'avoir rien vu venir, et contre leur mère, Desdemona, morte depuis longtemps et qui elle aussi luttait pour sa santé mentale.
Le secret de la disparition d'Alex se cacherait-il parmi les démons de Desdemona ?
Noah a le cœur brisé. Il rentre de camp de vacances biblique et découvre qu'Alex, son petit-ami en secret, est tombé en dépression et s'est volatilisé. Plus que tout, il regrette de l'avoir laissé seul, ce jour-là, juste avant sa disparition.
Sky est déterminée. Elle est prête à tout pour retrouver son ami d'enfance, même si ça signifie se mettre à dos ceux qu'elle aime.
Izzy a honte. Elle savait que quelque chose d'étrange se passait dans la vie d'Alex, et elle n'a rien dit à son petit-ami, Jamie, le frère jumeau d'Alex. Si elle avait parlé, serait-il encore là ?
Jamie est en colère. Contre Alex d'être parti, contre lui-même de n'avoir rien vu venir, et contre leur mère, Desdemona, morte depuis longtemps et qui elle aussi luttait pour sa santé mentale.
Le secret de la disparition d'Alex se cacherait-il parmi les démons de Desdemona ?
384 pages, Hardcover
First published September 23, 2025
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October 29, 2025
AAAAAAAAH!!!! Honestly I think everyone should read this to understand severe mental illness better, ESPECIALLY any fan of the horror genre. But it was also GRIPPING, genuinely scary, both heavy in parts and beautiful and made me cry.
I was surprised how BIG the story was. Being almost 400 pages with dense dialogue and many panels per page, it must have been a massive undertaking to create - but it makes for a deliciously rich graphic novel with each of the cast’s voice and personality getting space to develop unusually fully.
The art style, spot blacks, colour, texture and grime are also absolutely perfect for YA horror and the supernatural elements of the story - I’ve rarely seen comic art enhance genre storytelling so effectively. In particular, the parts with characters experiencing delusions and psychosis are so real and vivid, and the comic and medium brings them to life completely. (To the extent that imo you might want to make sure you’re in the right headspace before reading, especially if you experience those things in whatever capacity.)
No spoilers, but the way the plot BOTH does the supernatural-horror-genre stuff extremely well, but ALSO clearly delineates and portrays the reality of experiencing psychosis is so fucking CLEVER and so effective.
Truly an incredible book and a testament to what comics can do - I hope it reaches as many teens and adults as possible.
I was surprised how BIG the story was. Being almost 400 pages with dense dialogue and many panels per page, it must have been a massive undertaking to create - but it makes for a deliciously rich graphic novel with each of the cast’s voice and personality getting space to develop unusually fully.
The art style, spot blacks, colour, texture and grime are also absolutely perfect for YA horror and the supernatural elements of the story - I’ve rarely seen comic art enhance genre storytelling so effectively. In particular, the parts with characters experiencing delusions and psychosis are so real and vivid, and the comic and medium brings them to life completely. (To the extent that imo you might want to make sure you’re in the right headspace before reading, especially if you experience those things in whatever capacity.)
No spoilers, but the way the plot BOTH does the supernatural-horror-genre stuff extremely well, but ALSO clearly delineates and portrays the reality of experiencing psychosis is so fucking CLEVER and so effective.
Truly an incredible book and a testament to what comics can do - I hope it reaches as many teens and adults as possible.
December 3, 2025
Given the number of 5 and 4 stars ratings for this graphic novel, I am clearly an outlier. Though I appreciate the creator’s effort on showing the reader what it’s like having a psychosis and wanting to break down the stigma surrounding mental illness, I had a really hard time reading it.
The images and dialogue boxes and balloons are super compressed. I wasn’t a fan of the artwork. This story is told from multiple povs and it meanders because of it. The story is super dense and slow paced. I also didn’t like the fact that fantasy was thrown into it at the last second which in my opinion didn’t add much to the story overall.
TW: suicide, murder, self harm, underage drug use, and homophobia.
The images and dialogue boxes and balloons are super compressed. I wasn’t a fan of the artwork. This story is told from multiple povs and it meanders because of it. The story is super dense and slow paced. I also didn’t like the fact that fantasy was thrown into it at the last second which in my opinion didn’t add much to the story overall.
TW: suicide, murder, self harm, underage drug use, and homophobia.
June 4, 2026
Noah returns from Bible Camp to discover something terrible has happened in his absence. The boy he was secretly sort of dating, Alex, has gone missing. And horrible rumors swirl around his disappearance- that he threatened or attacked someone with a knife, that he went crazy, that he was stalking Noah, that he was a danger to himself and others. None of this matches what Noah knew of Alex, a gentle daydreamy stoner who loved drawing, music, watching horror movies, and walking around town with his dog. Noah teams up with a set of other teens who aren't willing to accept that Alex is gone- Alex's friends Izzy and Sky, and his twin brother, Jamie. As the four begin snooping deeper- breaking into police files and prying up vents in the old Victorian house Jamie and Alex grew up in- they become more and more convinced that something terrible, and possibly supernatural, happened. They find blood and human teeth under the floors. They start having lucid dreams in which Alex tells them to stop looking for him. This is a horror story, but it's also a very compassionate look at living with schizophrenia, loving someone schizophrenia, and how to reach and build trust with someone experiencing their first massive mental health break. I am wuss, and there were times this book felt almost too scary for me. But by the end I found myself thinking about how much scarier it would be to live trapped by the cruel voices of your own mind, which is exactly what I think the author was hoping to communicate. Extremely well executed and astonishingly gentle for a book which also contains demons, murder, and an alternate paranoid hell reality.
October 3, 2026
a heavy horror-adjacent graphic novel about a kid who is facing a complex set of inner demons, and the friends who are determined to help him.
this book takes the classic horror story question of is it mental illness or is it the supernatural? and says por qué no los dos?
alex is missing, and the first few chapters follow the POVs of his friends and his twin brother as they search for answers about his disappearance. somber scooby doo vibes! there's even a lovely soft pup who gives hugs.
then we reach alex's chapter, which takes a dark turn. his demons are terrifying. he's haunted by creeping figures, monsters, a mean-spirited version of his dead mom, and a supernatural version of chaotic intrusive thoughts. these inner demons are isolating and inescapable.
the pacing falters in the final chapter, which is from the POV of alex's brother. the group exhausts all efforts in freeing alex from his nightmare realm, and it just drags on and on. i suppose this is realistic, because coping with mental illness can be like wading through mud - but it's a slog of a final act.
but the epilogue is beautiful, as is young's author's note. there are many harmful mental health tropes used within horror, and young subverts them here with a story that contains both psychosis and very real demons. alex is a young witch with schizoaffective disorder, so there are no easy answers about the darkness he faces.
aside from the powerful messaging, we also have heartwarming friendship, a tender touch of achillean romance, and moments of terror, shared loss, and melodrama. it's such a robust story.
for a graphic novel, it's quite dense and text-heavy - it took me longer to read than i expected. this could make for a bad combination with the slow pacing, but i enjoyed the art and the characters enough that i didn't mind.
the art is akin to young's work in sunflowers (which is about their experience living with bipolar I). the books complement each other well. gorgeous art, with lush colors and vibrant autumn vibes. i love the monarch butterflies, fall blooms, flower fields, and golden glow of magic. this makes a perfect seasonal read for september and october!
this book takes the classic horror story question of is it mental illness or is it the supernatural? and says por qué no los dos?
alex is missing, and the first few chapters follow the POVs of his friends and his twin brother as they search for answers about his disappearance. somber scooby doo vibes! there's even a lovely soft pup who gives hugs.
then we reach alex's chapter, which takes a dark turn. his demons are terrifying. he's haunted by creeping figures, monsters, a mean-spirited version of his dead mom, and a supernatural version of chaotic intrusive thoughts. these inner demons are isolating and inescapable.
the pacing falters in the final chapter, which is from the POV of alex's brother. the group exhausts all efforts in freeing alex from his nightmare realm, and it just drags on and on. i suppose this is realistic, because coping with mental illness can be like wading through mud - but it's a slog of a final act.
but the epilogue is beautiful, as is young's author's note. there are many harmful mental health tropes used within horror, and young subverts them here with a story that contains both psychosis and very real demons. alex is a young witch with schizoaffective disorder, so there are no easy answers about the darkness he faces.
aside from the powerful messaging, we also have heartwarming friendship, a tender touch of achillean romance, and moments of terror, shared loss, and melodrama. it's such a robust story.
for a graphic novel, it's quite dense and text-heavy - it took me longer to read than i expected. this could make for a bad combination with the slow pacing, but i enjoyed the art and the characters enough that i didn't mind.
the art is akin to young's work in sunflowers (which is about their experience living with bipolar I). the books complement each other well. gorgeous art, with lush colors and vibrant autumn vibes. i love the monarch butterflies, fall blooms, flower fields, and golden glow of magic. this makes a perfect seasonal read for september and october!
October 6, 2025
Alex is gone ... or is he?
This graphic novel follows five different characters as they struggle to figure out what's real and what's fiction, and what really happened to Alex.
How can I convey to you how impactful I found this book? I read a lot of magical realism, and I know how tricky it can be to bridge the gap between whether something is real or psychosis. But I don't think I've ever seen both magic and mental health paired in a way that makes you want to understand both. In some ways, this book is truly terrifying: showing us a world where nothing is real but anything can still have real effects. In other ways, this book is defiantly compassionate, reminding us that psychosis is an understandable medical condition and that whether a person has bipolar, schizophrenia, or another condition that makes them more likely to experience psychosis, they're human and worthy of love. My heart absolutely broke as each character realized that they had the power to help or harm the situation.
This book is also wildly fantastical and beautifully illustrated. I love every character (except Greyson, of course), and I appreciate the way this book has given me a new perspective on mental health and horror media. You should probably read it too.
This graphic novel follows five different characters as they struggle to figure out what's real and what's fiction, and what really happened to Alex.
How can I convey to you how impactful I found this book? I read a lot of magical realism, and I know how tricky it can be to bridge the gap between whether something is real or psychosis. But I don't think I've ever seen both magic and mental health paired in a way that makes you want to understand both. In some ways, this book is truly terrifying: showing us a world where nothing is real but anything can still have real effects. In other ways, this book is defiantly compassionate, reminding us that psychosis is an understandable medical condition and that whether a person has bipolar, schizophrenia, or another condition that makes them more likely to experience psychosis, they're human and worthy of love. My heart absolutely broke as each character realized that they had the power to help or harm the situation.
This book is also wildly fantastical and beautifully illustrated. I love every character (except Greyson, of course), and I appreciate the way this book has given me a new perspective on mental health and horror media. You should probably read it too.
October 30, 2025
the way this graphic novel has a chokehold on me. it's so good wow
October 3, 2025
4.5 Stars, rounded up
This might be a graphic novel, but it is by no means a quick and easy read. It's dark. It's heavy. And it does a really good job dancing around questions of mental illness, demonic forces, and blurred lines of reality and fantasy. It's an excellent read, but it isn't for the faint of heart. So cautious readers do beware!
Anyway, my full review is available at Gateway Reviews. Do swing by if you get the chance!
Note: I was provided with an ARC by the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions here are my own.
This might be a graphic novel, but it is by no means a quick and easy read. It's dark. It's heavy. And it does a really good job dancing around questions of mental illness, demonic forces, and blurred lines of reality and fantasy. It's an excellent read, but it isn't for the faint of heart. So cautious readers do beware!
Anyway, my full review is available at Gateway Reviews. Do swing by if you get the chance!
Note: I was provided with an ARC by the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions here are my own.
October 13, 2025
I read the whole thing in one sitting and I'm at a complete loss for words, but hopefully my incoherent babbling will suffice. Keezy Young's ability to meticulously navigate the mindspace of mental illness and articulate these experiences so that people who don't think they can relate suddenly CAN is absolutely incredible. You can feel exactly what Alex is going through with every emotion, every nuance of his panicked, confused, lost and tired thoughts as he faces these challenges almost entirely alone. Holy cow. Talk about character voice. I could go on!
It's a lot longer than I expected, and there was even a portion that felt a little too fantastical, maybe filler-y or drawn out, particularly because it's almost entirely led by dialogue which can get tiring to read (I should have taken a break, really). But the last third of it really revealed everything Keezy was actually trying to say, and the delivery packs a massive emotional punch. Another one of her work (I love Sunflowers for the same reasons) that will stick with me for years.
It's a lot longer than I expected, and there was even a portion that felt a little too fantastical, maybe filler-y or drawn out, particularly because it's almost entirely led by dialogue which can get tiring to read (I should have taken a break, really). But the last third of it really revealed everything Keezy was actually trying to say, and the delivery packs a massive emotional punch. Another one of her work (I love Sunflowers for the same reasons) that will stick with me for years.
November 7, 2025
I'm as shocked as everyone else that I'm giving a YA book 5 stars but this was really a winner. The pacing of the story is excellent. The art style really worked for me, and the background work and lettering was really elaborate. I'm impressed by the character work that was done in such a short span of time. I found it both scary at times and also emotionally affecting. If I'm knocking it for anything, it's that the final section dragged a bit and the ending wasn't quite the knock-out I thought it might be. Still, I can see myself revisiting this in the future.
September 28, 2025
I feel very soft towards all the characters in the book. I’m very happy most of the characters were queer.
October 5, 2025
This is one of those rare books that is both fantastical horror and the horrors of reality. Mental illness is a topic that so few people write or illustrate correctly, too often delving further into the fantastic or the horrific and by doing so inflicting harm on those who deal with the reality of it themselves. No such issues with that here, as the topic is tackled with grace and conviction, letting the reader understand and experience the realities of some mental health challenges while wrapped in the realm of the fantastical. The main character deals with both, and the author clearly had something they wanted their audience to experience. It came through in spades, and I think was tackled with compassion through the agenda. I hope this is clear as far as reviews go, I'm still living in the world they created and wrestling with my thoughts. That said, this is a 10/10 story of friendship and family, magic and mental health, and excellent dogs.
October 25, 2025
powerful and emotional depiction of schizoaffective disorders and what happens when your hallucinations begin coming to life featuring one very good dog
October 24, 2026
An incredibly moving story about a young man (Alex) who disappears mysteriously one day and the attempt by people who love him to bring him back. It's not really easy to summarize as it combines the supernatural with actual psychosis enhancing the effect of each, while blurring the line between them. The artwork pulled me in with muted palettes that somehow seems more ominous due to the book's glossy paper stock. Young's style heightens the horror elements in the story in wonderful ways and conveys a real sense of distortion and blurring of the senses/reality. There were numerous layouts and panels I simply marveled at in terms of their composition and sheer ability to invoke aesthetic wonder/enjoyment. And the emotional pull of the characters and their relationships hit a lot harder than I was expecting.
May 28, 2026
PEAK!!! The art was gorgeous and creepy, the multiple POVs were so creative and I loved the different ways each character documented their thoughts, and the ownvoices psychosis rep was so important— it was compassionately done, even within a horror story such as this one!!! And all the queer rep was a wonderful bonus, especially a casually trans character!
(I couldn’t figure out what the cast meant by Noah not being subtle about being Alex’s boyfriend tho… I know he’s gay but. fellas. is it gay to care about your classmate you befriended and clearly showed signs of mental illness before suddenly going missing🤨 )
The dialogue between everyone was done so well, the story gave a lot of time for everyone to be a fleshed-out character and I ADORED that!
Unfortunately, though, I did not cry, regardless of how emotional (and compassionate) the narrative was. That said, there were some absolutely gut-wrenching uses of visual storytelling, especially in the last third. (Again!! Gorgeous art!! A little retro, uncanny when it needs to be, while adding some strangely adorable quality to the main cast— I’ll attribute that to the rounder shapes and simpler facial features. Awesome dynamic poses too, especially with the monsters.)
Holy shit, though. Alex’s POV. What an absolute ride. I’d never read a psychotic break that long and visceral in my life.
A gripping, appropriately lengthy mystery that I highly recommend.
(I couldn’t figure out what the cast meant by Noah not being subtle about being Alex’s boyfriend tho… I know he’s gay but. fellas. is it gay to care about your classmate you befriended and clearly showed signs of mental illness before suddenly going missing🤨 )
The dialogue between everyone was done so well, the story gave a lot of time for everyone to be a fleshed-out character and I ADORED that!
Unfortunately, though, I did not cry, regardless of how emotional (and compassionate) the narrative was. That said, there were some absolutely gut-wrenching uses of visual storytelling, especially in the last third. (Again!! Gorgeous art!! A little retro, uncanny when it needs to be, while adding some strangely adorable quality to the main cast— I’ll attribute that to the rounder shapes and simpler facial features. Awesome dynamic poses too, especially with the monsters.)
Holy shit, though. Alex’s POV. What an absolute ride. I’d never read a psychotic break that long and visceral in my life.
A gripping, appropriately lengthy mystery that I highly recommend.
December 20, 2025
hmmmm not my thing unfortunately. I struggle with this kind of YA book a lot, in that it feels simultaneously very wordy and desperate to explain itself. I was initially interested because I know people who have experiences close to this subject matter, but ultimately I felt like the magical elements overstuff the story and make it feel more inauthentic. The characters tend towards broad archetypes in a way that made it hard for me to recognize them as familiar people.
Young's color palettes are beautiful, though, and they have a control of panel-to-panel pace that at its best reminds me of David Aja. Where that control gets lost for me is in the characters' tendency to talk a lot without saying much (this is quite long for a debut YA graphic novel, at over 350 pages), and in the panel compositions themselves; at its worst, this is a lot of talking heads. You spend a lot of time looking at characters framed in samey ways with maudlin expressions that run together.
Young's color palettes are beautiful, though, and they have a control of panel-to-panel pace that at its best reminds me of David Aja. Where that control gets lost for me is in the characters' tendency to talk a lot without saying much (this is quite long for a debut YA graphic novel, at over 350 pages), and in the panel compositions themselves; at its worst, this is a lot of talking heads. You spend a lot of time looking at characters framed in samey ways with maudlin expressions that run together.
January 7, 2026
Took a while to grab me, which happens often with split POVs like this, but I LOVE how this book portrayed Alex's schizoaffective disorder. It was visually hard to parse but it worked since it really put you in the headspace of someone experiencing hallucinations. I've been trying to find more books with schizophrenic/schizoaffective MCs since two of the major players in my superhero story experience psychosis and so does the narrator of one of my YA stories and it's really remarkable (derogatory) how much butchering has been done to those disorders by movies, TV, and literature in the past. Also, practically everyone was queer! Yay! And there's an adorable dog.
Popsugar #2: Platonic Relationship Between a Man and a Woman (boy and girl in this case since they're teens but close enough! The friendship between Sky and Alex was so sweet, and same with the friendship between Izzy and Alex.)
Popsugar #2: Platonic Relationship Between a Man and a Woman (boy and girl in this case since they're teens but close enough! The friendship between Sky and Alex was so sweet, and same with the friendship between Izzy and Alex.)
March 8, 2026
"Are you dead?
…Am I?
I don’t know I don’t want you to be, but…
I don’t think it matters."
This is one that I never read the synopsis for. Spotted the cover and loved it. Then all the comic/manga lovers coming into the library kept speaking highly of this, so I had to join the club. Their recommendation was right because I loved this.
The art, the story, and the true look at mental illness makes this stand out above the rest. It was amazing. I definitely need a hug after reading this.
…Am I?
I don’t know I don’t want you to be, but…
I don’t think it matters."
This is one that I never read the synopsis for. Spotted the cover and loved it. Then all the comic/manga lovers coming into the library kept speaking highly of this, so I had to join the club. Their recommendation was right because I loved this.
The art, the story, and the true look at mental illness makes this stand out above the rest. It was amazing. I definitely need a hug after reading this.
April 15, 2026
j’ai pas trop aimé 👉👈
et putain la trad est aux fraises
et putain la trad est aux fraises
July 21, 2026
un peu trop long, surtout vers la fin, c'est dommage parce que c'est un peu l'acmé émotionnelle et dramatique
le sujet est cependant bien traité, et graphiquement c'est joli
le sujet est cependant bien traité, et graphiquement c'est joli
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May 25, 2026when it all came together IT ALL CAME TOGETHER
April 12, 2026
J'ai beaucoup, beaucoup aimé ! Parfois, certains éléments sont un peu précipités, parce que l'auteurice veut parler de beaucoup de choses, et certains choix peuvent déstabiliser, mais iel explique ses raisons dans la postface et elles sont grave pertinentes (si fallait mettre un bémol, c'est que ça aurait pu faire encore 200 pages de plus)
Je n'ai jamais vécu d'épisode psychotique, mais je trouvais que ça nous fait vraiment rentrer dans l'expérience du personnage, et comprendre à quel point c'est quelque chose de terrifiant pour les personnes qui le vivent
J'ai trouvé les éléments surnaturels hyper marquants aussi (je pense que je me souviendrais du monstre pâquerettes pendant un moment)
et aussi, tout le monde est queer : finger snaps x3
en vrai, je manifeste que ça devienne une série télé, ce serait vraiment super!!!!!!
Je n'ai jamais vécu d'épisode psychotique, mais je trouvais que ça nous fait vraiment rentrer dans l'expérience du personnage, et comprendre à quel point c'est quelque chose de terrifiant pour les personnes qui le vivent
J'ai trouvé les éléments surnaturels hyper marquants aussi (je pense que je me souviendrais du monstre pâquerettes pendant un moment)
et aussi, tout le monde est queer : finger snaps x3
en vrai, je manifeste que ça devienne une série télé, ce serait vraiment super!!!!!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 15, 2026
Une des meilleures BD que j'ai pu lire depuis un moment, quel bonheur de voir qu'elle a été publiée en français chez Bliss!!!
June 25, 2026
I LOVE when horror helps bring awareness to stigmas and real world issues.
This graphic novel did just that. It had all the fantasy and horror elements I love, but it brought in mental health, LGBTQ+, and complicated relationship dynamics too that boosted the horror factor I loved so much.
I hope this author comes out with more soon!
This graphic novel did just that. It had all the fantasy and horror elements I love, but it brought in mental health, LGBTQ+, and complicated relationship dynamics too that boosted the horror factor I loved so much.
I hope this author comes out with more soon!
October 13, 2026
Why did it have to hit sooooo close to home? 😭 Keezy Young can honestly do no wrong! So very thankful for their work, because not many people can deliver a story talking about mental illness, queerness, found family AND have such a rich plot and amazing style!
October 16, 2026
TLDR: I would give this book ten stars if I could, but I have to settle for five. This is my longest review on Goodreads to date.
This is the most profound and empathetic portrayal of mental illness I have seen in any media up until this point (I would mention NBC Hannibal, but it's mainly caused by a physical symptom, not mental illness). It shows how other people understand what's going on with Alex and how their support and love for him help him accept himself and seek help, and start to live life better again. It also doesn't offer a "fix-all" solution. Alex has a hard time and will continue to have his illness, but he is surrounded by people who love and care for him and are willing to put time and effort into helping him. These are not things that everyone dealing with mental illness (especially Schizophrenia, Schizoaffevtive or psychosis) have.
I found Alex's part so well done, because it shows the reader exactly what he's seeing and how it's making me feel. I was scared during this part, and deeply uncomfortable because Alex had some thought patterns and delusions that I have, though I do not have any form of schizophrenia. It was easy to relate to, even though my mental illnesses (OCD and likely depression) are very different.
Every major character was likable and well-written, and their actions were understandable from their point of view. Noah is such a sweetheart, Izzy was lovely and relatable, Jamie has issues too, but he really loves his brother, Sky is percevering and determined and Alex is so sweet, adorable and lovely and I love him specifically that is my son now.
The relationships Alex has with other characters are beautiful. His love for Noah is so sweet and soft that it made me cry, because it was built on softness and mutual understanding, which brought them back together. His and Jamie's relationship is a sibling relationship built on deep mutual love and care while also having rocky moments, which I can't comment on as I am an only child, but it is durable, and Jamie is ultimately the one who helps Alex face his fears and come back tot he real world. His friendships with Sky and Izzy are lovely and show just howm much friends can impact your wellbeing and how much they can help you. I especially love his relationship with Izzy because of them both liking 60's styles and music.
The art is beautiful. It's vibrant and colourful and also dark and scary. It uses both of these to its advantage and weaves them to complition to form a beautiful visual for this amazing story. The desings are simple but this is a strenght, because it helps with seeing the backgrounds and emotions the characters display. It is so raw, beautiful and emotive, and it definetly made me cry about five times. And the last time I cried over a book was when reading "Aristotle and Dante Discoevr the Secrets of the Universe", which I read at least a year ago. I do not cry easily for books.
All in all, this is a beautiful story with gorgeous art that made me considering getting medicated because I've been so scared of the side effects that I've not been able to.
My thoughts as I read this book:
FUCK YEEEAAAH SCHIZOPHRENIA REP IN YA HELL YEAAAHHHHHH
I already adopted Alex. Sorry that's my son now
Did you know you can be the mother of a 16 year-old as an 18 year-old? That's me. Alex is my son.
Did you know that Alex and Noah are LITERALLY SO CUTE I LOVE THIS CUTE ROMANCE CUTE CUTE CUTE WHERE THEY ARE SO CUTE AND CUTE AND FRIENDLY AND ROMANTIC AND CUTE AND NOT SEXUAL (FUCK ALLOSEXUALITY RIGHT NOW RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT I REALLY HATE SEXUALITY AS A CONCEPT CHECK BACK WITH ME IN LIKE A WEEK AND I MIGHT BE MORE FAVOURABLE) THEY ARE SO CUTE I LOVE THEM ALEX MY SON I'M A MOM ALEX IS SO CUTE
This is so slow to read but I love it so much I'm definetly buing this for myself
That's Noah's part wrapped up. I really love this book, the art is GOURGEOUS and VIBRANT and the story is REALLY good and REALLY love Alex from the snippets we get. He's just so 🥰 Noah/Alex romance is so sweet and soft and I want to bite their cheeks.
"Alex, if you're listening, from wherever you are or whatever happened to you, I hope you know that you're not alone. People are looking for you. And we love you." p.85
OMG IZZY IS NEXT!!! I love how everyone else has an NPC outfit that they wear most of the time, but Izzy always has a super cute outfit in her 60's style.
ALEX'S PART IS STARTING MAYDAY I REPEAT ALEX'S PART IS STARTING
ALEX IS SO FUCKING CUTE
"...No. I don't know. I didn't know I wasn't supposed to listen. I thought I was helping." p.259
"I don't have to fight them here. I don't have to be here at all. I can run away. I'll save everyone from myself. I have to." p.265-267
DO I NEED TO REITARATE HOW AMAZING THE ART IS???? THE USE OF EMPTY SPACE, THE GUTTER DURING ALEX'S PSYCHOSIS??? THE WAY PSYCHOSIS IN GENERAL IS PORTRAYED???? THE WAY THE VOICES ALEX HEARS ARE PORTRAYED??? HOW THE ART CAN LOOK BOTH SO SOFT AND GENTLE AND LOVELY AND WARM AND LIKE A HUG (ESPECIALLY IN THE FLOWER FIELD) AND USE SUCH VIBRANT AND LIVELY COLOURS, BUT THEN BE SO DARK AND SCARY AND ANXIETY INDUCING IN THE NEXT AND MAKE ME WANT TO CLAW MY SKIN OFF AND LOOK BEHIND ME AND STOP READING BECAUSE I AM SO ANXIOUS???? AND IT'S SO SIMPLISTIC BUT IT'S ALSO NOT??? AND OMG I CAN'T MAKE IT INTO ACTUAL WORDS BUT IT IS GOOD AND IT GIVES THE BOOK SO MUCH OLD TIMEY CHARM DESPITE BEING SUPER FRESH BUT THE STYLE IS LIKE AN OLDER COMIC AND IT SUITS IT SO WELL!!!!?????
When did the author deside to rummage inside my brain for delusions and intrusive thoughts? I relate to Alex in so many ways (despite being very much less mentally ill and never expiriencing psychosis). The delusions about eyes/people/entities watching you, about hurting people around you, the dislike of mirrors. Alex dulls/attempts to dull these things with drugs and alcohol, I do my trusty "not talking to people" rutine and self-harm. I'm more on the depressed/OCD than delusional side (to my own knowledge), but it's easy for me to relate to Alex because something about him is so inviting, not just because he looks so cute and soft and warm and shsjdlwnslsbeoxbodnsodkdosbsisjs in the art, but because he just seems so real.
Switching topics, but Izzy is amazing. She's such a cutie pie with her amazing outfits, and I'm 100% now projecting onto her, but I also have a terrible time making decisions and am very insecure all the time, and something about how she's presented with her issues and her body type makes me feel seen. She's also into paranormal things ❤️ and I love her.
Also let me date Jamie now that Izzy and he broke it off. (FUCK OFF EVERYONE, I AM 18 AND HE'S 16 AND IT'S A BOOK I AM ALLOWED TO FEEL THIS WAY HE'S SO CUTE DIDBDKDBSOBSOSALSBDOWJFFJOEBDIZ)
NOAAAH is so cute but his family sucks. This isn't because of them being Christian (hello, you're reading the terribly rambly review of one) but because they can't try to be nicer and more accepting. I have a very hard time seeing things from other people's perspectives and stick very closely to what I can understand through my expiriences, but they still suck more than I do (hard thing to do, I admit). I mean they kicked Noah out for what, being bi? When he's the sweetest guy ever and I love him so much.
Also Sky is there. I don't dislike her but I don't have a raving review for her. Sorry.
SKY IS TRANS FUCK EVERYTHING I SAID BEFORE SHE'S AMAZING!!!!
NOAH IS SO PRECIOUS OMGGGGGGGGGGG
Noah: "So if this is a horror movie, how do we get the good ending?"
Sky: "Well, realistically speaking, only the final girl gets a good ending.
Izzy: " So...you."
Sky: " How do we know it's not you? We're both Asian, so that's out. Actually, you know, I don't think I've ever even seen a horror movie with a trasn girl protagonist in it, so I'm not sure where I stand on that front."
Izzy: "Well...I wear high heels a lot, and people think I'm a bitch. Plus I'm...you know. Not a virgin?"
Sky: " Mm. True. Heels and sex. That'll get you every time.
Noah: "Nobody is the final anything! We're ALL getting out of here. TOGETHER. Also, I learned recently that virginity is a construct...apperently even clothes-on stuff counts. Your mom gave me a book about it.
Sky: "...Okay, he's kicking it second."
Izzy; " 100%"
Noah: "What? Why?...is it because of the things I said about clothes-on stuff?"
Sky: " Too pure of heart, dude. Sorry.
Jamie: "Please stop talking about my brother's sex life." p.284-285
"I hate you mom. I hate you for being so weird and scary sometimes. I hate you for ignoring us. I hate you for making Alex cry so much when we were kids. Mostly I hate you for being gone. I can never talk to you about any of this. There's no resolution or catharsis or reunion. There's just grief, and anger, and an empty hole in my chest, and I don't think it will ever go away, and I hate you for that, too. But you were never a monster. I'm sorry I tried to make you into one. You were sick, but you were our mom, and I loved you too. I think I can make peace with that for his sake. And maybe for mine too. I miss you. I wish you had been here. But he's going to be okay. We're both going to be okay. p.363-367
Alex: " I don't know. I'm...I don't know. Even if mom wasn't bad, I think I am. I think I'm bad. I know I am. I KNOW I SM. I think I'll hurt people. I think I'll ruin the world. I think you're WRONG." p.365
This is the most profound and empathetic portrayal of mental illness I have seen in any media up until this point (I would mention NBC Hannibal, but it's mainly caused by a physical symptom, not mental illness). It shows how other people understand what's going on with Alex and how their support and love for him help him accept himself and seek help, and start to live life better again. It also doesn't offer a "fix-all" solution. Alex has a hard time and will continue to have his illness, but he is surrounded by people who love and care for him and are willing to put time and effort into helping him. These are not things that everyone dealing with mental illness (especially Schizophrenia, Schizoaffevtive or psychosis) have.
I found Alex's part so well done, because it shows the reader exactly what he's seeing and how it's making me feel. I was scared during this part, and deeply uncomfortable because Alex had some thought patterns and delusions that I have, though I do not have any form of schizophrenia. It was easy to relate to, even though my mental illnesses (OCD and likely depression) are very different.
Every major character was likable and well-written, and their actions were understandable from their point of view. Noah is such a sweetheart, Izzy was lovely and relatable, Jamie has issues too, but he really loves his brother, Sky is percevering and determined and Alex is so sweet, adorable and lovely and I love him specifically that is my son now.
The relationships Alex has with other characters are beautiful. His love for Noah is so sweet and soft that it made me cry, because it was built on softness and mutual understanding, which brought them back together. His and Jamie's relationship is a sibling relationship built on deep mutual love and care while also having rocky moments, which I can't comment on as I am an only child, but it is durable, and Jamie is ultimately the one who helps Alex face his fears and come back tot he real world. His friendships with Sky and Izzy are lovely and show just howm much friends can impact your wellbeing and how much they can help you. I especially love his relationship with Izzy because of them both liking 60's styles and music.
The art is beautiful. It's vibrant and colourful and also dark and scary. It uses both of these to its advantage and weaves them to complition to form a beautiful visual for this amazing story. The desings are simple but this is a strenght, because it helps with seeing the backgrounds and emotions the characters display. It is so raw, beautiful and emotive, and it definetly made me cry about five times. And the last time I cried over a book was when reading "Aristotle and Dante Discoevr the Secrets of the Universe", which I read at least a year ago. I do not cry easily for books.
All in all, this is a beautiful story with gorgeous art that made me considering getting medicated because I've been so scared of the side effects that I've not been able to.
My thoughts as I read this book:
FUCK YEEEAAAH SCHIZOPHRENIA REP IN YA HELL YEAAAHHHHHH
I already adopted Alex. Sorry that's my son now
Did you know you can be the mother of a 16 year-old as an 18 year-old? That's me. Alex is my son.
Did you know that Alex and Noah are LITERALLY SO CUTE I LOVE THIS CUTE ROMANCE CUTE CUTE CUTE WHERE THEY ARE SO CUTE AND CUTE AND FRIENDLY AND ROMANTIC AND CUTE AND NOT SEXUAL (FUCK ALLOSEXUALITY RIGHT NOW RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT I REALLY HATE SEXUALITY AS A CONCEPT CHECK BACK WITH ME IN LIKE A WEEK AND I MIGHT BE MORE FAVOURABLE) THEY ARE SO CUTE I LOVE THEM ALEX MY SON I'M A MOM ALEX IS SO CUTE
This is so slow to read but I love it so much I'm definetly buing this for myself
That's Noah's part wrapped up. I really love this book, the art is GOURGEOUS and VIBRANT and the story is REALLY good and REALLY love Alex from the snippets we get. He's just so 🥰 Noah/Alex romance is so sweet and soft and I want to bite their cheeks.
"Alex, if you're listening, from wherever you are or whatever happened to you, I hope you know that you're not alone. People are looking for you. And we love you." p.85
OMG IZZY IS NEXT!!! I love how everyone else has an NPC outfit that they wear most of the time, but Izzy always has a super cute outfit in her 60's style.
ALEX'S PART IS STARTING MAYDAY I REPEAT ALEX'S PART IS STARTING
ALEX IS SO FUCKING CUTE
"...No. I don't know. I didn't know I wasn't supposed to listen. I thought I was helping." p.259
"I don't have to fight them here. I don't have to be here at all. I can run away. I'll save everyone from myself. I have to." p.265-267
DO I NEED TO REITARATE HOW AMAZING THE ART IS???? THE USE OF EMPTY SPACE, THE GUTTER DURING ALEX'S PSYCHOSIS??? THE WAY PSYCHOSIS IN GENERAL IS PORTRAYED???? THE WAY THE VOICES ALEX HEARS ARE PORTRAYED??? HOW THE ART CAN LOOK BOTH SO SOFT AND GENTLE AND LOVELY AND WARM AND LIKE A HUG (ESPECIALLY IN THE FLOWER FIELD) AND USE SUCH VIBRANT AND LIVELY COLOURS, BUT THEN BE SO DARK AND SCARY AND ANXIETY INDUCING IN THE NEXT AND MAKE ME WANT TO CLAW MY SKIN OFF AND LOOK BEHIND ME AND STOP READING BECAUSE I AM SO ANXIOUS???? AND IT'S SO SIMPLISTIC BUT IT'S ALSO NOT??? AND OMG I CAN'T MAKE IT INTO ACTUAL WORDS BUT IT IS GOOD AND IT GIVES THE BOOK SO MUCH OLD TIMEY CHARM DESPITE BEING SUPER FRESH BUT THE STYLE IS LIKE AN OLDER COMIC AND IT SUITS IT SO WELL!!!!?????
When did the author deside to rummage inside my brain for delusions and intrusive thoughts? I relate to Alex in so many ways (despite being very much less mentally ill and never expiriencing psychosis). The delusions about eyes/people/entities watching you, about hurting people around you, the dislike of mirrors. Alex dulls/attempts to dull these things with drugs and alcohol, I do my trusty "not talking to people" rutine and self-harm. I'm more on the depressed/OCD than delusional side (to my own knowledge), but it's easy for me to relate to Alex because something about him is so inviting, not just because he looks so cute and soft and warm and shsjdlwnslsbeoxbodnsodkdosbsisjs in the art, but because he just seems so real.
Switching topics, but Izzy is amazing. She's such a cutie pie with her amazing outfits, and I'm 100% now projecting onto her, but I also have a terrible time making decisions and am very insecure all the time, and something about how she's presented with her issues and her body type makes me feel seen. She's also into paranormal things ❤️ and I love her.
Also let me date Jamie now that Izzy and he broke it off. (FUCK OFF EVERYONE, I AM 18 AND HE'S 16 AND IT'S A BOOK I AM ALLOWED TO FEEL THIS WAY HE'S SO CUTE DIDBDKDBSOBSOSALSBDOWJFFJOEBDIZ)
NOAAAH is so cute but his family sucks. This isn't because of them being Christian (hello, you're reading the terribly rambly review of one) but because they can't try to be nicer and more accepting. I have a very hard time seeing things from other people's perspectives and stick very closely to what I can understand through my expiriences, but they still suck more than I do (hard thing to do, I admit). I mean they kicked Noah out for what, being bi? When he's the sweetest guy ever and I love him so much.
Also Sky is there. I don't dislike her but I don't have a raving review for her. Sorry.
SKY IS TRANS FUCK EVERYTHING I SAID BEFORE SHE'S AMAZING!!!!
NOAH IS SO PRECIOUS OMGGGGGGGGGGG
Noah: "So if this is a horror movie, how do we get the good ending?"
Sky: "Well, realistically speaking, only the final girl gets a good ending.
Izzy: " So...you."
Sky: " How do we know it's not you? We're both Asian, so that's out. Actually, you know, I don't think I've ever even seen a horror movie with a trasn girl protagonist in it, so I'm not sure where I stand on that front."
Izzy: "Well...I wear high heels a lot, and people think I'm a bitch. Plus I'm...you know. Not a virgin?"
Sky: " Mm. True. Heels and sex. That'll get you every time.
Noah: "Nobody is the final anything! We're ALL getting out of here. TOGETHER. Also, I learned recently that virginity is a construct...apperently even clothes-on stuff counts. Your mom gave me a book about it.
Sky: "...Okay, he's kicking it second."
Izzy; " 100%"
Noah: "What? Why?...is it because of the things I said about clothes-on stuff?"
Sky: " Too pure of heart, dude. Sorry.
Jamie: "Please stop talking about my brother's sex life." p.284-285
"I hate you mom. I hate you for being so weird and scary sometimes. I hate you for ignoring us. I hate you for making Alex cry so much when we were kids. Mostly I hate you for being gone. I can never talk to you about any of this. There's no resolution or catharsis or reunion. There's just grief, and anger, and an empty hole in my chest, and I don't think it will ever go away, and I hate you for that, too. But you were never a monster. I'm sorry I tried to make you into one. You were sick, but you were our mom, and I loved you too. I think I can make peace with that for his sake. And maybe for mine too. I miss you. I wish you had been here. But he's going to be okay. We're both going to be okay. p.363-367
Alex: " I don't know. I'm...I don't know. Even if mom wasn't bad, I think I am. I think I'm bad. I know I am. I KNOW I SM. I think I'll hurt people. I think I'll ruin the world. I think you're WRONG." p.365
November 24, 2025
I don't normally go into spoiler territory when talking about books because I generally think if a book can only be discussed by its plotting than it's probably not all that great of a book. I'm making an exception here not because this book is bad, but because to unpack any of the book's themes you have to discuss the reveal of what happened to the "main" character.
First I want to say I did enjoy reading the book. Anyone who confuses this with some light little graphic novel is doing the story and the author a disservice, because this sucker is dense in all senses of the word. It is dialogue-heavy with multiple perspective characters giving us a pretty in-depth look into the world it is creating. It's appropriately creepy, not only in concept but in execution. The author's use of color palate is really exceptional and they do a wonderful job at setting up the premise and the major scenes not only with the art but with the script as well. The story is atmospheric, eerie, tender, and extremely genuine.
Where it went a little south for me is in the reveal of Alex's fate. Lots of authors have presented stories where the central line of questioning is "Is this supernatural thing actually happening to our character or is the character just mentally ill?" This is practically a trope, so finding that same question presented here is somewhat familiar ground. What Hello, Sunshine does to distinguish itself is opting to go the route of both - in this case, Alex is experiencing haunting, tormenting demons BECAUSE he is experiencing his first schizophrenic episode but he ALSO is a genuine witch with magic powers he is just learning about. Unfortunately, doing both at the same time is where the story lost me. It's not that I think authors can't find ways to blend mental health disorders with actual magic or supernatural events, I'm just not sure this author is quite seasoned enough yet to pull that off effectively. It felt a little too cute by half.
I should also say that Keezy Young is open about their own mental health diagnosis and it's clear they wrote this story with a ton of sympathy toward Alex as a character going through what he is. There's a sense of wish-fulfillment at play here that I can only assume Young is expressing for themselves. Unfortunately for me, that resulted not in sympathetic characters and a storyline that made me want to know what happened, but instead it turned into an extended period of indulgence. We have characters that, in coddling Alex for his illness-based delusions, are intended to come off as kind and supportive but do so in ways that, in life, would actually be horribly destructive. I may be making too many assumptions here, but it feels like the author saying, "this is how I wish I had been treated when I first began to struggle with my diagnosis" without possibly considering that unconditional support and indulgence in a delusion is not, in fact, healthy for someone experiencing a major health event (even one that could be, in the case of the story, helped along by actual magic and manifested demons).
I can tell that Hello, Sunshine was a deeply personal project for the author. They're still a little green, as evidenced by some flashback sequences not being clearly set up and so the experience of suddenly shifting scenes can leave the reader disoriented. But they have a clear point of view and they're plenty talented at storytelling. I will definitely check out future projects they work on.
First I want to say I did enjoy reading the book. Anyone who confuses this with some light little graphic novel is doing the story and the author a disservice, because this sucker is dense in all senses of the word. It is dialogue-heavy with multiple perspective characters giving us a pretty in-depth look into the world it is creating. It's appropriately creepy, not only in concept but in execution. The author's use of color palate is really exceptional and they do a wonderful job at setting up the premise and the major scenes not only with the art but with the script as well. The story is atmospheric, eerie, tender, and extremely genuine.
Where it went a little south for me is in the reveal of Alex's fate. Lots of authors have presented stories where the central line of questioning is "Is this supernatural thing actually happening to our character or is the character just mentally ill?" This is practically a trope, so finding that same question presented here is somewhat familiar ground. What Hello, Sunshine does to distinguish itself is opting to go the route of both - in this case, Alex is experiencing haunting, tormenting demons BECAUSE he is experiencing his first schizophrenic episode but he ALSO is a genuine witch with magic powers he is just learning about. Unfortunately, doing both at the same time is where the story lost me. It's not that I think authors can't find ways to blend mental health disorders with actual magic or supernatural events, I'm just not sure this author is quite seasoned enough yet to pull that off effectively. It felt a little too cute by half.
I should also say that Keezy Young is open about their own mental health diagnosis and it's clear they wrote this story with a ton of sympathy toward Alex as a character going through what he is. There's a sense of wish-fulfillment at play here that I can only assume Young is expressing for themselves. Unfortunately for me, that resulted not in sympathetic characters and a storyline that made me want to know what happened, but instead it turned into an extended period of indulgence. We have characters that, in coddling Alex for his illness-based delusions, are intended to come off as kind and supportive but do so in ways that, in life, would actually be horribly destructive. I may be making too many assumptions here, but it feels like the author saying, "this is how I wish I had been treated when I first began to struggle with my diagnosis" without possibly considering that unconditional support and indulgence in a delusion is not, in fact, healthy for someone experiencing a major health event (even one that could be, in the case of the story, helped along by actual magic and manifested demons).
I can tell that Hello, Sunshine was a deeply personal project for the author. They're still a little green, as evidenced by some flashback sequences not being clearly set up and so the experience of suddenly shifting scenes can leave the reader disoriented. But they have a clear point of view and they're plenty talented at storytelling. I will definitely check out future projects they work on.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 29, 2026
Really well intended but falls short in its setup and payoffs. Characters come and go without notice, the latter half detaches a bit too hard from the first half and the elements that connect the elements of the story and keeps it going most of the time are quickly discarded. It's like they served their purpose and now are not needed anymore. Of course that's not what I think Keezy was going for, but still. I also have some issues with the way the characters deal with Alex in the latter half and the epilogue is the epitome of "fuck, I really need to tie this all up".
With that said, if it lacks on writing it definitely pays off on the art. Absurdly gorgeous panels, colors and world building designs in general - especially during the second half of the book.
It really falls short from greatness and probably would've benefited from being written into smaller issues and TPs, instead of one big GN. It would also make one hell of a miniseries in the right hands.
Still, I really loved Keezy's vision and I'll be here for the next one.
With that said, if it lacks on writing it definitely pays off on the art. Absurdly gorgeous panels, colors and world building designs in general - especially during the second half of the book.
It really falls short from greatness and probably would've benefited from being written into smaller issues and TPs, instead of one big GN. It would also make one hell of a miniseries in the right hands.
Still, I really loved Keezy's vision and I'll be here for the next one.
January 25, 2026
hello sunshine goodbye rain
December 10, 2025
Mentions of suicide, murder, violent parent towards child (potential sexual abuse), missing teen, death and grief, parental loss, ghosts, demons, kicked out by religious family for being gay, faith based summer camp, troubled family, séance, mental health issues, delusions
This was utterly fascinating from page 1! Right from the start we got a secret relationship, a teen grappling between religion and his feelings. There was a sweet coming out for both being gay and in revealing a new relationship, as well as oodles of mystery.
While this was about mental health, love of all forms, friendship and family, it was also just a bunch of scared teens who are trying their best to do the right thing and be brave, with flashes of maturity and insight.
I don't want to say much about the plot because it's a rollercoaster ride better experienced firsthand. However, I will say that I loved the cast of characters, their individual journeys and how the plot itself was explored. The flashbacks were strategically placed and cleverly used. The magic elements were just right without being too much. Most of all, it was a beautiful, reaffirming, if at times quite creepy story about love, family, friendship and brothers.
I'd read it again in a heartbeat.
This was utterly fascinating from page 1! Right from the start we got a secret relationship, a teen grappling between religion and his feelings. There was a sweet coming out for both being gay and in revealing a new relationship, as well as oodles of mystery.
While this was about mental health, love of all forms, friendship and family, it was also just a bunch of scared teens who are trying their best to do the right thing and be brave, with flashes of maturity and insight.
I don't want to say much about the plot because it's a rollercoaster ride better experienced firsthand. However, I will say that I loved the cast of characters, their individual journeys and how the plot itself was explored. The flashbacks were strategically placed and cleverly used. The magic elements were just right without being too much. Most of all, it was a beautiful, reaffirming, if at times quite creepy story about love, family, friendship and brothers.
I'd read it again in a heartbeat.
October 15, 2026
Noah, a closeted football player, returns from bible camp to find that his boyfriend, Alex, has dissapeared. He teams up with Alex's brother and friends to figure out what happened to him.
Various chapters follow different character's perspectives which added a lot. It's hard to go into specifics without spoilers. But I will say that I love how this handled mental illness and in particular psychosis. Grief is also a huge piece of this and complex family dynamics.
I will say there are some parts that felt a little rushed or sudden, but I think that is because there are so many details and it is constrained to one volume. All things considered, I still thought it was really well done. It is definitely one I will be thinking about for a while.
Various chapters follow different character's perspectives which added a lot. It's hard to go into specifics without spoilers. But I will say that I love how this handled mental illness and in particular psychosis. Grief is also a huge piece of this and complex family dynamics.
I will say there are some parts that felt a little rushed or sudden, but I think that is because there are so many details and it is constrained to one volume. All things considered, I still thought it was really well done. It is definitely one I will be thinking about for a while.
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