Thank you to Netgalley for sending me an ARC of my first ever graphic novel in exchange for my honest opinion.

Overall stars: 5

Conrad and Jo decide to have kids, somewhat hesitantly on Conrad's part, but after a year of trying, they worry that they can't conceive on their own. The author deals so tenderly and so graciously with the strain it puts on a marriage, the pain of a woman faced with societal norms, and the joys of bringing life into this world. I would really love to hear the opinion of someone who has dealt with fertility struggles.

Characters: 5 - they are REAL! Conrad is impatient, at first doing something that he doesn't much care for. Jo is sharp under the weight of her burden. But in both of those things, they are so love-able and you just cheer so hard for them.
Plot and pacing: 5 - quick, 20 minute read. They don't have a baby first go round, which seems much more appropriate.
Worldbuilding: NA
“Wow”-factor: 5 - brought tears to my eyes.
Likelihood of recommending: 5


My Star Rating Guide:
5 – This book absolutely “wow”-ed me in all five aspects. I am likely to recommend this to many of my friends or students. I will also likely follow this author’s career and read their future books.
4 – This was a better than solid read. Excelled in most categories but did not leave me desperate to pick it back up. I am still likely to recommend this to a friend in conversation.
3 – This was a solid read. I enjoyed the time I spent reading it and I don’t regret it. I wouldn’t purchase this myself, but if asked for a recommendation in this genre, I might mention it.
2 – This book did not rank well in the five chosen aspects. I will likely not recommend this book, but it probably had one to two redeeming qualities.
1 – None of this story appealed to me personally, I will not recommend this book.