I don’t know where to start. It was surreal to read a comic that was like a mirror to myself. Without going into too much detail, it was like reading a diary about my life events, the anxieties I have, my obsessive nature. Just swap horses for swimming.
Suffice to say, this was a wonderful comic. Lisa Hanawalt’s visual style is fun and her writing is FUNNY. You can tell of her affection for Juni though her art alone. My favourite images were that of someone riding a horse and looking so free and happy.
This is the first book ever, EVER! To help me understand horse girls. I’m more of a donkey person myself (something about a sad face does it for me), but Hanawalt really helped me understand the connection people develop with their horses and why, and also she did this by capturing Juni’s wonderful personality.
Despite the humour, this was also a very vulnerable comic. Hanawalt does not shy away from deeply personal but difficult topics.
A 5/5 read for me. I will be reflecting on it for days.

I really enjoyed I Can't Stop Thinking About Horses and Sex. Lisa Hanawalt has a way of being completely honest, funny, and a little chaotic, and that comes through on every page. The memoir feels deeply personal, but it's also incredibly relatable, especially when she writes about anxiety, relationships, heartbreak, and figuring out what you want out of life.

What I loved most was how she balances humor with vulnerability. One moment I was laughing at one of her awkward observations, and the next I was reflecting on a more emotional story about growing up, love, or loss. The book never feels overly serious, but it doesn't shy away from difficult topics either.

The artwork is vibrant and expressive, adding so much personality to the stories. Even when Hanawalt is discussing complicated emotions, the illustrations keep the book feeling energetic and engaging. Her unique style makes the memoir stand out from others in the genre.

While horses are a recurring theme throughout the book, it's really about obsession, identity, relationships, and self-discovery. Hanawalt's storytelling is messy in the best possible way—honest, self-aware, and often hilarious.

Overall, I found this to be a funny, heartfelt, and memorable graphic memoir. Fans of Lisa Hanawalt's work will definitely want to pick this one up, but even readers unfamiliar with her animation projects will find plenty to enjoy.