I'm not sure I quite agree with this being Teen/YA, This definitely fits into the rarely used descriptor of New Adult.

It is also most definitely NSFW, nudity and sex are very prevalent along with depictions of violence and body horror.

This was a very interesting take on Mental Health and Toxic relationships, But also it was like a bad trip, a really bad trip.

You definitely need to be in the right headspace to consume this piece of media.

The protagonist in this book is THIRTY-EIGHT - this is NOT teen/ya and is definitely in the wrong category! It is also a very explicit graphic novel with a lot of nudity and full on sex, not something I have a problem with but further proof it isn't a teen book. The art was cool and I loved the colours but the story was so weird and made very little sense.

Wild story! Interesting, and the illustrations are killer. However the subject matter/illustrations would not be appropriate for my classroom. Great for my personal library though!

If Her was a sapphic kinky horror, and I love it! The concept of this comic is wonderful, confusing, provoking and dark.

And the artwork, oh my god the artwork! It perfectly mirrors the strange, scary story. It pulls you into the world that’s been created and I never wanted to leave.

Thanks to NetGalley & Aftershock Comics for the early copy in exchange for an honest review. 3.5 stars.

This story follows a lonely woman, Catrin, who tries to solve her loneliness with an AI girlfriend. It doesn't end up working out and Catrin falls deeper into a rabbit hole of technology and self-reflection....

It honestly was really good until the last 2 issues or so when it got really confusing and...surrealist, I guess? It's probably just me who didn't like that angle, I thought the story was really good up to that point.

It was still really cool to see a sci-fi story mixed up with a bad breakup plotline, that was fascinating to see.

The artwork is STUNNING and I absolutely adore it, I'll definitely be following the artist from now on.

Recommend for anyone who is a fan of horror mixed with science fiction.

Lonely Receiver is intense, gruesome, brutal and at times confusing. It is definitely not for the faint of heart so be prepared.

The storyline is filled with pain, anguish and obsession, it is a truly horrifying read.
For those of us who have experienced the above emotions will be able to relate to the main character's story and her decline into darkness. Catrin is a truly haunted and tormented character.

The visuals in this piece are truly something I have never seen before. At times they are hard to stomach but of course, that is by design. Whilst the story itself alone would still be horrific in nature the artwork elevate the piece to a new level of horror.

First of all, I really loved the art style and the colors. It was very fun and futuristic and it's definitely the aspect I enjoyed most from this graphic novel. The story itself was also very intriguing and also quite sad. I think I can see what the author was trying to get across but it kind of got a little confusing near the middle. There was a very long monologue-y type that confused me about who was speaking and I didn't really get the whole orgy thing going on. I did like the message and the ending, but it felt sudden. This was a very strange but nevertheless enjoyable read.

A horror breakup story about a lonely video producer who starts a relationship with an AI partner. Catrin is lonely and thinks the best way to get in a relationship is buying an AI parter that is meant to bond for life. After 10 years, things start to go wrong and then Catrin’s wife disconnects and breaks up. Catrin starts to sink into insanity trying to deal with the loneliness and finding her wife again. It was such an interesting read, especially the whole AI wife bit, and the futuristic setting. The artwork is really pretty and the overall story was a great read!

*Thanks Netgalley and Diamond Book Distributors for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

Testing a program that connects you on almost every level to an A. I lover?
Spiralling into madness after not dealing with previous trauma?
Question reality?
Lonely Receiver has it all. I enjoyed the originality and new spin on the potential future in the love world because I know that this will probably be a thing in the distant future.
However, I did not enjoy the spiral/madness, some things were unclear, and it felt like it came to a happier ending too fast. Like she went through a lot, and I think she needs more than just an epiphany to be ok.