this was a very realistic and powerful story about how someone who is sexually assaulted as a child might grow, develop, and carry the weight of that trauma. i think the story does a great job of allowing us to fully see what a real victim goes through—how deeply and differently trauma can affect people. we don’t just see one victim, but two, which really shows how coping mechanisms vary from person to person. it also explores how victims can sometimes become perpetrators, even unintentionally. it’s clear that the author has a strong understanding of how sexual assault can manipulate the mind, alter someone’s entire worldview, and influence their actions in ways they normally wouldn’t behave.
it’s also evident that the author understands the impact that a supportive adult can have in a child’s life—how one good person can completely change a child’s trajectory. what i really appreciated about this story was its dedication to showing raw, honest emotions and portraying how a real victim might process childhood sexual assault. often in stories like this, victims are written in a way that feels unrealistic or overly simplified. they don’t always reflect the diverse ways people actually respond to trauma, and sometimes that portrayal can unintentionally minimize the seriousness of the experience—like suggesting the victim should just “get over it,” which is never the case.
i especially liked how one character had a traumatic upbringing due to a lack of adult support, while the other had at least one consistent figure who helped uplift him. it showed how just one person can make a massive difference in someone’s life. everyone impacts others in ways they might not even realize—something you say or do could genuinely change someone’s path.
this was a really amazing read, and i’d recommend it to anyone. my one critique is the art style shift around season two. it felt like the author got a bit lazier with the visuals, and the drawings became more rushed. that’s totally understandable—these creators work incredibly hard—but it was a little sad to see the quality drop after such a beautifully illustrated start. still, the plot was so well done that it didn’t ruin the experience for me. i’d recommend this to anyone looking for a story that’s not overly fluffy, but deeply realistic and emotionally resonant.
this was a very realistic and powerful story about how someone who is sexually assaulted as a child might grow, develop, and carry the weight of that trauma. i think the story does a great job of allowing us to fully see what a real victim goes through—how deeply and differently trauma can affect people. we don’t just see one victim, but two, which really shows how coping mechanisms vary from person to person. it also explores how victims can sometimes become perpetrators, even unintentionally. it’s clear that the author has a strong understanding of how sexual assault can manipulate the mind, alter someone’s entire worldview, and influence their actions in ways they normally wouldn’t behave.
it’s also evident that the author understands the impact that a supportive adult can have in a child’s life—how one good person can completely change a child’s trajectory. what i really appreciated about this story was its dedication to showing raw, honest emotions and portraying how a real victim might process childhood sexual assault. often in stories like this, victims are written in a way that feels unrealistic or overly simplified. they don’t always reflect the diverse ways people actually respond to trauma, and sometimes that portrayal can unintentionally minimize the seriousness of the experience—like suggesting the victim should just “get over it,” which is never the case.
i especially liked how one character had a traumatic upbringing due to a lack of adult support, while the other had at least one consistent figure who helped uplift him. it showed how just one person can make a massive difference in someone’s life. everyone impacts others in ways they might not even realize—something you say or do could genuinely change someone’s path.
this was a really amazing read, and i’d recommend it to anyone. my one critique is the art style shift around season two. it felt like the author got a bit lazier with the visuals, and the drawings became more rushed. that’s totally understandable—these creators work incredibly hard—but it was a little sad to see the quality drop after such a beautifully illustrated start. still, the plot was so well done that it didn’t ruin the experience for me. i’d recommend this to anyone looking for a story that’s not overly fluffy, but deeply realistic and emotionally resonant.