A review by kelsiereads15
Strange Bedfellows by Ariel Slamet Ries

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

Thanks to HarperCollins for letting me read this graphic novel early! All thoughts are my own!! 

I adore this graphic novel, and these characters. The artwork and illustrations are stunning. The story was captivating. 

The last third of this graphic novel was more emotional than I was expecting, and I loved it. I was very invested in these characters. 

There’s trans representation in this graphic novel! Our MMC Oberon is a complex character to follow, and I loved how developed he was. Normally, I feel like graphic novels have a hard time fully developing characters because they’re shorter than a full length novel. But I felt these characters were perfectly developed and written for this story. Kon is such an interesting character too! I was so curious what would happen with him. 

The development of their relationship was cute and also complex. I definitely found their dynamic interesting, and I loved their interactions. 

Would recommend this graphic novel for sure!!