I HAVE TO SAY…

SYNOSPIS

While helping out a friend of a friend by giving, missed notes for a college class Momo runs into PG and is blown away. Momo thinks about her, but too anxious and unsure to say anything. Momo runs into her at a nightclub, and she and PG talk for the first time.

What could happen?

RECAP AND REVIEW

This is a young adult, romance, graphic novel with LGBTQIA+ characters. It follows two college students, Momo and PG, and is stole mainly through Momo’s lens, though we do get flashbacks and insights into both characters’ lives.

This is my second graphic novel and was short, sweet, and fluffy. The illustration is eye catching and I enjoyed the pink and purple color scheme.

Momo is anxious, and a little unsure of herself, wanting to help and to be liked by others, even to the expense of herself. PG is popular with the representation of a player, which makes Momo question her chances with her.

This graphic novel was funny, sweet, and relatively lighthearted. The more serious were cut through with humor and the brightness of the illustration. I enjoyed the depictions of anxiety and over thinking in seemingly low-risk moments, like sending a “hello” text. The flashbacks for both characters provided some background context about the way Momo and PG present themselves individually.

Though I understand the decision to keep it light, I personally wanted the story to dive in a little more into certain aspects of each character: Momo and her people-pleasing tendencies, Momo’s friend planting seeds of doubt, and PG’s experiences outside of Momo and her ex best friend. (Like did PG talk about Momo with her friends too?)

I also didn’t understand why PG internalized her reputation, solely because it wasn’t disputed that she didn’t sleep around. I do understand PG’s point about knowing her and therefore, her intentions by extension, but as she learns, some intentions do need to be said.

OVERALL

Overall, I give this a 4 out of 5 stars. It was super cute, made me laugh unexpectedly, and I enjoyed their banter. The moments they were there for each other were lovable and it’s a great graphic novel if you’re looking for a fluffy romance in a college setting, with diverse characters.