A review by betweentheshelves
How Could You by Ren Strapp

emotional reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Thanks to NetGalley and Oni Press for an advanced copy of How Could You by Ren Strapp to review! I was initially drawn to the cover of this one, and the art overall really impressed me. Strapp captured all the characters as well as their emotions in a very realistic way.

I’m glad that this isn’t classified as YA because it seems like these kinds of college stories are often pushed into the YA sphere. These more college age stories, though sometimes about teenagers, feel like they fit better in the adult market. Especially because a lot of the things that Molly and Lou go through feel like more adult problems.

Flipping between the two settings and seeing how differently everyone was dealing with the breakup also felt realistic and true to a college experience. I’m glad this book exists, and if you like queer graphic novels, definitely check this one out when it comes out in December! 
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