Dream Girl Disaster

by Balazs Lorinczi

Two rivals put aside their differences to help their friend make a student film. Easy, right? In your dreams! Jo and Susie are best friends. Helen and Susie are also best friends. Helen and Jo, however... well, let's just say things can quickly get out of hand when the two are in the same room... or the same set, shooting Susie's action-movie project for film school. As the lead actress, Helen is nailing it, while Jo is struggling to come up with music for the film. But when Jo’s nights fill with eerily vivid dreams that transport her into the story alongside Helen's gruff heroine, she wakes up full of tunes. Is there something more than just hatred between Jo and Helen? What will Susie think about all this? Will they be able to finish the film before the tension on set becomes explosive? Or are these three dream girls headed for disaster?

Genres: Graphic Novels, Queer, Young Adult, Lesbian, LGBT, Fantasy, Contemporary

236 pages, Paperback

Expected publication November 10, 2026

Reviews

[Mahi · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not expect it to be this good, considering the mixed reviews, but Dream Girl Disaster is every bit as funny and entertaining as it is chaotic.

Jo and Helen don’t get along. That’s the basis of their very dynamic, and they’ve been going strong as enemies since childhood. But when their mutual best friend Susie requires them to actually get along for an important film project, they struggle to put their petty squabbling aside and keep her satisfied. Throw in gentle magical realism, a composer in a slump, a few horrible accidents, and France, and there’s bound to be trouble.

For most of the book, I was expecting a particular pairing, but the ending revealed a completely different one instead! I’m not complaining though, because it’s still so cute<3

I loved the way the dreams Jo had worked in tandem with what her friendship with Susie required all along: honesty, selflessness, and paying attention to what matters to those who matter. It was a very nice conclusion to a very messy and realistically emotional story that also had me randomly giggling at hilarious panels or snarky dialogue. The pastel tones of the drawings were also perfectly executed; I was never once bored of the world being either pink or purple, no matter how unlikely that sounds.

4.5 stars rounded down (because it ended too soon and I’d have gladly read another fifty pages offering a more fleshed-out explanation of certain events)

Thanks to NetGalley and IDW for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Emily Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

**Arc / gifted copy received in exchange for an honest review**

3.6 ⭐️ Sapphic romance, the troubles with friendship, and dreams that pack a punch.

First of all, I just want to say how much I adore Balazs art. I picked up Donuts & Doom the other year purely because his art style is awesome, and I feel like this graphic novel was even better. I’m obsessed with the colour pallets and the chapter transitions.

As for the story I did have a lot of fun. This one is pretty focussed on navigating friendships with a shared friend. However I liked the dream scenes the most. It brings an action edge to the comic that works brilliantly.

I marked this down a little because I was a tad confused by the romance. Without giving spoilers, it was a bit all over the place and as such hard to understand the pairing at times. I actually think perhaps the novel would have worked better without the romance entirely, or by adding some more clarity to that side.

All in all a solid read, but I would have liked more from the romance side.

Rep// Sapphic MCs. Central romance is WLW/sapphic.

[Lucy Loves Literature · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to net galley for this advanced ARC copy

Dream Girl Disaster by Balázs Lorinczi is a charming and fast-paced graphic novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. I ended up reading it in a single sitting because the story was such a page-turner.

The novel follows three friends who find themselves caught in a complicated friendship triangle while trying to put their differences aside to create a student film. The story captures many familiar teenage experiences, including friendship struggles, creative ambitions, uncertainty about the future, and budding romantic relationships.

One of the book’s greatest strengths is its artwork. I particularly loved the clever use of black-and-white panels to distinguish between dreams, reality, and the filmmaking sequences. It added an extra layer of visual storytelling and made the different elements of the narrative easy to follow.

While I enjoyed the relationships between the characters, I did find myself a little confused at times about who was dating whom. By the end, everything falls into place, and in some ways that confusion reflects the messy reality of teenage emotions and relationships. That said, I felt the romance wasn’t the strongest aspect of the story. The friendships and the characters’ shared passion for filmmaking were far more engaging, and I think the novel would have been even stronger if those elements had taken centre stage.

The whole book feels like it was created by someone with a genuine love of filmmaking, and that enthusiasm shines through on every page.

Overall, Dream Girl Disaster is a cute, engaging, and highly enjoyable graphic novel with wonderful artwork and relatable characters. I’m looking forward to reading more of Lorinczi’s work in the future.

[reese ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dream Girl Disaster by Balazs Lorinczi follows the complicated friendship between Jo, Susie, and Helen. Or at least, that's how Susie sees it. Jo and Helen can't stand each other, but they have no choice except to work together to complete Susie's film school project. Helen stars as the lead in the short film, while Jo struggles to compose its score. When Jo begins dreaming of Helen's character in vivid, surreal sequences, she wakes up inspired to write music. Could there be something more than hatred between Jo and Helen? And can they finish Susie's dream project before everything falls apart?

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Two rivals forced to work together to complete their best friend's passion project? Sign me up!

I had a blast reading Dream Girl Disaster. I loved the character dynamics and how each of them navigated with their own personal struggles. The story felt close to home because it reminded me of the challenges of navigating friendships while growing up. The characters' internal conflicts felt genuine, making it easy to empathize with what they were going through through the end of the book.

My favorite part of the graphic novel was definitely the dream sequences. The dreams felt immersive, almost as if I had been pulled into the action alongside Jo, with Helen there to protect us. I also loved how the swirls of colors created a surreal atmosphere, making it easy to distinguish dreams from reality. I do wish these sequences had been explored a bit more, though I understand that extending them might have slowed the pacing for some readers.

As a fan of the enemies-to-lovers trope, it was obvious which pairing I was rooting for from the start. However, as I learned more about the characters' friendships and backstories, I found myself even more invested in their bond as friends. With that said, Jo and Helen's romantic development sometimes felt uneven and difficult to follow. Looking back, though, that may have been intentional, reflecting the confusing feelings of being in love and being teenagers in general.

Overall, Dream Girl Disaster is a heartfelt coming-of-age graphic novel with relatable characters, vibrant artwork, and an emotional exploration of friendship and creativity. It was an enjoyable read that left me wanting to see more of Balazs Lorinczi's work.

Thank you to Balazs Lorinczi, IDW Publishing, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. Dream Girl Disaster will be released on November 10, 2026.

[SullenSapphic · Rating 5 out of 5]

Susie is making a film for class that she will enter into the student film festival. She has enlisted her friends’ help in making the movie, including her closest friends, Jo and Helen. Jo and Helen have a past that includes them not being the easiest to get along. You can call them rivals. Jo has been enlisted to score the music for the film and because of an accident caused by Jo, Helen is now the lead actor for the film.

Jo is having issues getting inspiration in creating the music for the film. However, whenever she has a confrontation with Helen on set, she has a dream that includes her, Helen, and musical inspiration. So, as soon as she wakes up, she is recreating what she heard in her dream. The only problem is that the rivalry between Jo and Helen might be too much for Susie and the film. One bad decision by Jo causes the film set to be shut down. Will the film get finished in time for the film festival? Will Jo and Helen be able to repair their friendship with Susie?

I received this Graphic Novel from NetGalley and the creator in return for my honest review. This is such a good read. The story and the illustrations are fabulous. Two people who were friends turned rivals ruin what could be a great moment for their friend. There is even a little bit of a love interest. Jo finds herself pining a little bit for Helen. No spoilers, you’ll have to find out what happens. But, you also see a little something from Helen for Susie but does Susie reciprocate? Again, you’ll have to read to find out.

I love the concept of Jo having a mental block on scoring the music but as soon as she has an altercation with Helen, she has a dream that puts her into the world of the movie and Helen is actually the character she is playing. Helen, her rival, is basically the key that unlocks the door to allow Jo’s creativity to flow. Re-readability is definitely high with this comic.

🎬 Queer Representation
🎬 Graphic Novel
🎬 Teens & YA
🎬 Non-Graphic Violence
🎬 Rivals
🎬 Coming of Age
🎬 Dream World
🎬 Will-They-Won’t-They

[Crimson Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for providing me with an advanced copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review.

⭐️⭐️⭐️½☆ (3.5/5 Stars)

I picked up Dream Girl Disaster because the idea of a queer young adult story with magical realism sounded interesting and the main cover looked fun, and I ended up having a good time with it.

The main characters, Jo and Helen, definitely gave me enemies-to-lovers vibes sometimes because the dynamic we see.

They don't exactly get along, and you can feel the tension between them from the beginning.

They have a mutual friend, Susie, who is making a film project for her college class, so they they try to get along for her sake to make the film she has in mind.

Jo and Helen trying to get along is like putting milk and oil near each other, they don't mix.

The atmosphere between them quickly becomes chaotic, and I actually enjoyed watching them try to deal with each other while Susie is trying to keep her film project on track, yet its hard to do that when you have a time bomb waiting to go off.

I liked the magical realism side of the story because it added something a little different without taking away from the characters and their relationships, the dreams are where we see more into the way one of them feels.

The F4F romance also worked for me, especially seeing how Jo and Helen slowly start to understand each other More, because in the end they see each other differently.

The graphic novel is easy enough to get through, and I think young adult readers who enjoy queer stories, romance and a bit of magical realism and maybe in a small way relate in some ways because being young and growing up is hard especially when everything seems a war zone.

Overall, Dream Girl Disaster was a fun read with two characters who definitely know how to create chaos when put together. Jo and Helen were the part that kept me most interested, and I'm glad I gave this one a chance.

[Bex · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thank you to Net Galley for an ARC of this novel.


DREAM GIRL DISASTER by Balazs Lorinczi is a graphic novel that follows Susie, Helen and Jo through the quarrels and complications of friendship, love and film making.


The dynamics are established very quickly between the trio of Helen and Susie being friends and Jo and Susie, with the enemies vibes of Helen and Jo. The differing dynamics bodes well to the story as a whole and helps it flow nicely especially with how it all develops later in the story as the enemies of Jo and Helen turns to friends.


The actual storyline is easy to follow although a little fast-paced. Towards the end it feels a little piled on with not much space to breathe or feel like it has been given the proper development especially given the way Jo and Helen conclude they share dreams with little to Jo explanation to the how or why (which isn't a bad thing, leaves the reader with questions that could be fleshed out later should the author choose to create a sequel) and then that's more or less the whole thing finished.


The artstyle is great. The use of sheet music to represent the transition between them filming to the dream sequences was a very creative way of physically showing the transition without interrupting the flow of the story and made it easy to follow. The purple theme really sets it apart and is a great touch as well.


Just briefly, though this isn't technically an issue, just a translation error I would assume, there are a few instances in the dialogue where there's a word in the wrong tense e.g. Page 29 - "Or those will be the last words you spoke!" should be 'say' or 'speak'.


Overall, I enjoyed the story well enough though I do wish I had a little more. I look forward to see what Balazs Lorinczi does next.

Rating: 3.5

[shereadsbecause · Rating 3 out of 5]

Two rivals teaming up to save their best friend's film project? Sounds innocent enough, right? WRONG. Like, let's be real; we all knew this was heading straight into enemies-to-lovers territory from a mile away ;)

Anyway, I thought 'Dream Girl Disaster' is cute, charming, and clearly written with a lot of love for filmmaking. I especially appreciated how Susie's passion for film can be traced back to Jo's mum introducing her to the works of John Carpenter. As a fellow Carpenter fan, I fully support this life-changing educational experience.

That said, almost everyone in this book is varying degrees of insufferable. The real MVP is Jo's mum, who remains supportive, encouraging, and generally the most likeable person in the entire cast.

And my biggest issue was the pacing. The story often feels rushed in some places and drawn out in others, which also affects the flow of the lettering and dialogue. A clearer visual hierarchy for the speech bubbles would have made certain conversations much easier to follow.

I’m also still not entirely sure how the whole shared-dream situation works. Maybe there’s an explanation I missed, but it felt more like one of those plot points you’re expected to accept and move on from. Which, to be fair, isn't a dealbreaker if you're willing to suspend your disbelief.

Overall, I still think it's a sweet story with a lot of heart, even if it could have benefited from tighter pacing and a little more clarity.

Thank you NetGalley, IDW Publishing, and Top Shelf Productions for the e-ARC!

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for this EARC
Publication date: 10 November 2026

⭐⭐⭐⭐ | A creative rivals-to-friends graphic novel with a dreamlike twist

I had a really enjoyable time with Dream Girl Disaster. The premise immediately stood out to me, and I loved the creative setting of students at art school coming together to make a film. Having a main character who composes the score for the project was a refreshing perspective that made the story feel different from other feel good graphic novels I’ve read. After recently seeing the Odyssey this has been a great perspective into student film making.

One of my favourite elements was how the music came to the protagonist through her dreams. It gave the story a magical feel without losing sight of the grounded relationships between the characters.

The dynamic between the two rivals was well developed, and I enjoyed seeing them slowly move beyond their assumptions about each other as they worked towards a common goal. Also them understanding each other through dreams as well really grounding the dreams into the story in multiple ways.

While it didn’t quite become a new favourite for me, it was a fun, heartfelt read with an original concept, engaging characters, and beautiful artwork. If you enjoy graphic novels featuring creative settings, rivals-to-friends relationships, and a touch of dreamlike magic, I’d definitely recommend giving this one a try.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

[Mariana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmm, this story caught me off-guard. Based on the cover and first few pages, I originally expected a straightforward, cliché story, but the plot went in a different, much more realistic direction (yes, even with the magic dreaming elements).

Visually, the art style wasn't really my favorite. I’m not a big fan of the muted color palette or the character designs, but the layout is easy to follow, it isn't messy, and the paneling flows really well. While the characters have a much more grounded, unconventional look rather than the typical polished aesthetic you see in a lot of mainstream media, I actually appreciated that it leans into realistic character design for a queer story.

What kept me reading was the story itself. The narrative subverts a lot of typical tropes, especially when it comes to how the characters handle conflict and how their relationships resolve. Instead of relying on instant, magical fixes or forced romance, the story takes a much more down-to-earth approach to teen dynamics and creative struggles.

At first, I thought about giving this a higher score just because I was so relieved it avoided predictable clichés. But stepping back, between my personal preference regarding the visual style and a few elements of the plot's logic that felt a bit unexplained, it lands right in the middle for me. It’s a solid 3.5-star read that breaks away from typical expectations, even if it wasn't a total favorite.

[Jones & the books · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’ve got an advanced copy from Netgalley for Balazs Lorinczi’s newest graphic novel ‘Dream Girl Disaster’. I read ‘Doughnuts and Doom’ in the past and even if I couldn’t tell you much about that story today, I would be able to recognise that colour palette in any line up. ‘A Bite of Pepper’ and ‘Wolfpitch’ are in my tbr based solely on that reason.

I must say that I’ve enjoyed ‘Dream Girl Disaster’ so much more! It’s a fun story about two archenemies having to work together their mutual friend. How this person has managed to keep a friendship with the other two while in the middle of their ongoing war is beyond me, and only for that reason, Susie had my whole heart.

Jo is an aspiring composer and makes the music for Susie’s films since they were kids. Helen on the other hand, helps Susie with costumes for her movies. So every day during the filming of Susie’s project for film school is a ticking time bomb.

I won’t get into many details, because this is an advanced copy review and I’m not very sure of the rules, but I will say I had a blast with all the Kurt Russell’s movies references, the fantasy elements and all the chaos based shenanigans in this book.

‘Dream Girl Disaster’ will be out later in November this year.

[Carly (carly_reads_queer) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A vivid, magical, messy, and endlessly entertaining sapphic coming-of-age story.

Two Rivals and the best friend that ties them together. A brilliant friendship triangle buzzing with tension and animosity, brought to life with absolutely stunning art and epic dream sequences.

Jo and Helen, rivals, are forced to work together on an art school film with their mutual best friend Susie. But when vivid dreams featuring Helen start confusing Jo and fighting with her is the only thing that seems to trigger inspiration, Jo can’t seem to stop.

I loved this. Stunning, exciting, messy and chaotic in the best way, much like coming-of-age and figuring out relationships is in real life. I could feel Jo’s frustration, confusion, jealousy, and ultimately her love for her people. It was a nuanced and relatable journey woven together with a love for film and music and set apart by magical realism. Beautiful queer rep and a satisfying growth from the characters this was a unique and memorable must-read.

What you’ll get:
•Sapphic YA Coming of Age
•Rivals
•Mutual Best Friend stuck in the middle
•Forced Proximity
•Art School Film Project
•Inconvenient Dreams (about your Rival)
•Epic Dream Sequences
•A touch of magical realism
•Ace Spectrum Rep
•Secret Relationship
•Unreliable Narrator

[Kane Vallance · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m lucky enough to have had the privilege to read this one early (in one sitting) on the behalf of NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, and I have to say it’s a graphic novel that I thoroughly enjoyed.

The artwork and colouring were adorable to look at throughout, reminding me heavily of the ever-popular webcomic art-style we see so often nowadays in the best of ways. Panelling-wise, it was a brisk read with a smooth flow between each drawing that told a story all on its own—something I particularly appreciated given that occasionally the dialogue here proved itself a bit of a weak point.

More often than not I do think it’s a fitting dialect for the age of the target audience of the book, and the characters’ age groups, yet there were multiple times where I simply felt it didn’t flow as well as it should have. All of the dream-like artwork helps to carry the story the majority of the novel’s three-hundred pages, though I do think me not quite being the target audience here in terms of reading age impacted my enjoyment at times.

Overall, this is a sweet, harmless crowd pleaser that I absolutely enjoyed reading: it just never managed to blow me away.

[Doe Is Reading · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley, however all opinions are my own.

So the reason I wanted to read "Dream Girl Disaster" is because it popped up on Netgalley's graphic novel section and the moment I saw it was queer I knew I wanted to read it. Friends, this was such a cute little graphic novel. I loved the premise of the story. The idea behind it was wonderful, and magical, and genuinely made me wish there was a whole series around this friend group. The artwork was beautiful and the colours were genuinely perfect and dreamy (pun intended). However, sadly, this story was just too short for me. It genuinely felt a little rushed and I wish there was more to it. Everything was just resolved far too quickly for my liking, and personally I felt like it could have been flushed out more. Don't get me wrong, I'd still recommend this graphic novel if you want something cute, lighthearted and queer to read. However, I'm just greedy and want more.

[Jade Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

Got this graphic novel as an arc from NetGalley, thank you 🖤

I really enjoyed the premise, this group of three are sharing dreams that take place in the fictional world a student film is based in. But two of them are rivals because they’re jealous of the relationship each has with the third member.

Jo struggling with her art leads her to sabotaging the film recording to make herself look better. I understood the motivation but she frustrated me as a character. Helen has such a cool design but then while acting you give her an eye patch - wicked love it. Poor Susie being in the middle of the rival decides to quit making the film all together, so understandable.

I really enjoyed reading this comic and will be looking into more by this author. The art style was great and I loved the purple hue throughout.

[A Dreaming Bibliophile · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to NetGalley and IDW Publishing for providing me with an eARC.

This was a nice quick read. I really liked the art style but the story itself didn't click as much. Sometimes I was honestly confused about which pair I was supposed to ship and which one the author meant. I liked the figuring things out in your dreams and doing things to save your friendship parts. The story itself felt like it ended a little abruptly but it probably won't matter if there is a book 2. I did like the physical characteristics of the women shown in the art, it was refreshing to finally not see the stereotypically thin women. Overall, it was a fun read and I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quick queer read.

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

As always, Lorinczi's art style is engaging and divine. I'll always pick up a graphic novel by them for their elite visual characterizations and stellar use of color. I can personally relate to this storyline of being a filmmaking creative and the challenges of working in collaboration with others where communication is heavily lacking. The trio's dynamic is interesting, but I do wish that there was more clarity of their complexities before the reveals towards the end. It would've provided more nuance and depth to their storylines whilst they were occuring instead of just in the conclusion, especially so with Jo's self discovery storyline. Can't wait for the next Lorinczi!

Thanks to IDW Publishing and NetGalley for the arc!

[Julsss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley and Balazs Lorinczi for the e-arc of “Dream Girl Disaster”

For me this book was a solid 3.75 ⭐️

As a huge lover of the graphic novel format I knew that I had to request this one as soon as I saw the words: “queer, movie and rivals”. The art style is simply stunning and really sets the scene for the book. I adored that the colors were mainly purples because it does add to the dreamy side.

I also enjoyed the story, however, I think that it should have been a little longer for the conflict to have a better resolution. The concept is so interesting and I couldn’t put the graphic novel down.

Overall, if you’re looking for a cute, quick and queer story in a graphic novel format look no further 🎥

[Charlotte · Rating 3 out of 5]

With thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC.

A cute teen drama/romance that has … polyamorous vibes? It also has that thing where something takes place in college but it feels also like high school to appeal to teenage readers who want to be in college already but need the setting to be close to their current situation… But I digress.

The art is cute and clear, and fits the story well. The story is also well crafted, if a bit superficial. The beef between two of the main characters is rather severe, I feel, but also not treated as it’s that bad? I have mixed feelings. All in all I feel like there could be more to this story, but that it got a bit watered down to appeal to a teen audience. Still, good for the queer teen in your life.

[Maxisagayweeb · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love Balazs Lorinczi’s art (Doughnuts and Doom is great!) so I was eager to read their newest work!!

Messy friend triangle featuring 2 self proclaimed “enemies” work together to make a film, with the addition of magical linked dreams

I absolutely loved that it subverted the enemies to lovers trope and made Jo aroace-spec and the other 2 friends in a romantic relationship, and based on the last page, with Jo as their queerplatonic third BECAUSE YES AROACE-SPEC REP AND NEW SPINS ON TROPES

Also, love the way Jo is portrayed as trans but it also doesn’t /say/ that or misgender her even in flashbacks

Rounded down from 4.25/5

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Top Shelf for my ARC, all opinions are my own!!

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an eARC from the publisher via Netgalley. This does not influence my opinion.

Dream Girl Disaster is a really fun read with some surprise twists.
I love the art style as well as the story. I do wish some plot lines and questions were cleared up in the end though.
Honestly, I expected the book to have three MCs, but the story iss told well with “only” two of them as well. I do appreciate the various queer rep we get in the characters and how they are flawed and messy, but ultimately loveable.
I wish more books showed how friendships don’t always have to take a backseat to romantic relationships, so this is probably what I appreciate most about Dream Girl Disaster.
All in all, I can recommend this, but don’t expect world building to be clear

[Charlie Tombini · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun read. I enjoyed the plot (although sometimes it made me a little confused), the characters, and the art is stunning, with beautiful tones of purple that fit the story really well. I also love the cover and the loud and proud queerness.
I did have some issues connecting with the characters and with the narrative, which kept me from fully immersing myself in the story. At times, I felt like the emotional aspects happened a little too quickly, and I found myself wanting to linger with the characters for a bit longer before moving on. Overall, though, it was an enjoyable graphic
novel with gorgeous artwork, and I'm glad I picked it up.

Thank you NetGalley and the Publisher for this eARC! This was my honest and unbiased opinion.

[Lisa Foldi · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Two rivals put aside there differences to help their friend make a student film. Easy, right? In your dreams!”

That basically describes this whole graphic novel. Two girls who hate each other but work together for their best friend.
You expect an enemies/rivals to lovers. But the ending is different. It was still super cute. I just hoped for something else.
Either way it was a beautiful graphic novel with a cute storyline. Tension (which made me think that ending was different) and clumsiness.

I had a good time reading this and I would recommend it. Loved the artwork and the story is unique.

Thank you NetGalley for sending me this ARC. This was my honest review.

[Anisha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley for giving me an arc of this book. I don't dabble in graphic novels very often but I do enjoy a good enemies to lovers and the description and the sapphic rep had me hooked!

This book was not what I expected at all, and that is all I can say without spoiling anything. I finished it in a single sitting and I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would! It reminded me of the times in school that all my friends decided we would make a student movie too, except we chose nature and our movie ended up kinda sad... i loved how teenage friendships have been potrayed in this, and I relate to Jo on an absolute spiritual level!!

[Renee Senters · Rating 3 out of 5]

Received ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

This was a cute graphic novel which can easily be read in one sitting. The story is about 3 young people involved in a long-time friend triangle with a more recent romantic element. The college-aged characters are making a film, but unfortunately, the film is beset by problems between the other characters. There are some interesting dreamscapes which lead to greatness and disaster. Ultimately, the characters confront the issues, and…..

I will say that while the art style is great, I was not a huge fan of the color palette.

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

[Abby Aguilera · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review of advance copy received from Netgalley!

The art was so beautiful and also, I didn't know who I was supposed to be shipping for most of that!! I really thought that was going to be an enemies to lovers for like... most of the book. And it's okay that it wasn't, I was just a little confused, honestly. I wish we had gotten a little more info on how the whole dream situation happened, but I loved the final theater scene so much. Thank you for the early copy!

I was given the opportunity to read this title by NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.

[Rugz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received an advanced reader copy from NetGalley for an honest review

4 out of 5 ⭐️

I wanted to read this as I love graphic novels and the idea of a LGBTQIA+ graphic novel massively appealed to me. I enjoyed the story although the ending was as somewhat predictable for me. The graphics are beautiful and the hues used really are evocative of the dream sequences. Overall a lovely story with great representation, carefully handled discussions about sexuality and a tongue in cheek plot. Definitely enjoyable.

[Jenny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC!

This was an interesting graphic novel that kind of worked for me; disclaimer that I think it will work better for a different audience. I liked the characters - they were all uniquely developed. The art style is cool, too, and I love the shifts throughout. I think where it fell flat for me was that the main beef between the fighting "friends" was that it was both over-the-top dramatic and not fleshed out enough. The plot itself didn't have a ton of gravitas towards me, but it was an all right read.

[KA Vickers · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fun one with a lot of references to some of my own favourite films. Which was a very nice surprise. Following the rivalry of Helen and Jo as they compete for their best friends attention on a student film set and it going about as well as expected was enjoyable. I liked the dream sequences, I'm not sure why that was happening but I won't question it too hard as it worked for the plot. The art style was unusual and I'd like to see more from this artist because it had a slightly weird, dreamlike quality even when back in the real world.

I'd recommend this one.

[danie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to Netgalley and IDW Publishing for the ARC!

First off, the art style is incredible. I absolutely loved the art in this book and I am so excited to see more work from the artist! The writing was also really good, the plot was interesting, the dialogue was intriguing and kept my attention and I was happy with the ending!

Definitely a great comic with amazing writing and visuals! Would absolutely recommend!