[Review] Cry Out Loud by Tara O'Connor
Lofty thematic ambitions. This graphic novel explores the origin of banshees through a lens of desperate love and the struggle to break free from outdated social conventions.
15 Sept 2025 13:27
Lofty thematic ambitions. This graphic novel explores the origin of banshees through a lens of desperate love and the struggle to break free from outdated social conventions.
7 Jul 2025 12:02
This book is so much fun—evil in the most delightful way possible. It's a brilliant story about not belonging, the struggle to find your niche, and the courage it takes to break free from society's expectations. And how, with proper support, one can rebuild themself after profound loss and grief.
1 Jul 2025 12:33
This graphic novel is dark, broody, and completely engrossing. I was so captivated that I devoured it in a single sitting.
10 Jun 2025 11:28
Great pacing and a compelling story. The intrigue and mystery were great, and the wrap-up of it all was so satisfying. I was even captivated by the oft underutilized supernatural species choices.
6 Jun 2025 01:23
Light and playful. I consumed this all in a single sitting.
1 May 2025 09:49
I was excited about this book, but it just didn't hit the way I hoped. Many of the poems felt more like stream of consciousness journalling than actual poetry. And the overall vibe was dark, broody, angsty, and depressing. It never really felt like the celebration of self that I was hoping for.
4 Apr 2025 20:19
This was a wild ride! Fast paced and full of wit. It reeled me in from the very beginning with an AI space ship as the main character. The plot was fast paced and action packed. There were some distinct Murder Bot vibes, especially at the beginning, but this story was still fresh and totally original.
20 Mar 2025 15:27
What a thrill of a ride! Fun. Gritty. Lots of action and intrigue. And I loved the premise for this one. It was conceptually unique and instantly compelling. I can definitely picture it as a TV show with its non-stop action and diverse characters.
14 Mar 2025 09:57
I always worry about short stories, because they are so hard to pull off. But this story had elegant prose; and bold, visceral imagery that was both haunting and sublime. There was solid character development, great world building, plot, and some interesting subtext regarding the creatures we become in order to survive.
8 Mar 2025 19:55
I had some issues with the writing. Some of the paragraphs were split in strange ways, making it a bit confusing to follow who was doing what. Also, the prose were a bit basic.
7 Mar 2025 10:10
An intriguing dark academia story about magic, friendships, and claiming identity. This book explores the misdeeds of our forefathers, and how the choices they made in the past can have a lasting impact, even generations later.
11 Dec 2024 11:01
I loved this so much! Who wouldn't want to retire from adventuring to open up a coffee shop?! So much good fun. The characters are interesting, each with unique personalities. There are good guys and bad guys and everything-in-between guys. There are baristas and bakers, bards and purrballs.