Hazards of Love #1
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| Writer | Stan Stanley |
| Artist | Stan Stanley |
| Cover Price | $19.99 |
Amparo's deal with the talking cat was simple: a drop of blood and Amparo's name in order to become a better person. Their mother and abuela would never worry about them again, and they'd finally be worthy of dating straight-A student Iolanthe. But when the cat steals their body, becoming the better person they were promised, Amparo's spirit is imprisoned in a land of terrifying, flesh-hungry creatures known as Bright World.
With cruel and manipulative masters, and a society that feeds on memories, Amparo must use their cleverness to escape, without turning into a monster like the rest. On "the other side," Iolanthe begins to suspect
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The Graphic Library - Sara Campbell
Feb 03, 2021Bright World is so imaginative and deeply developed through this story, and the summaries only scratch the surface of what's in this volume. Stanley's vibrant colors make this book a wonder to behold. There are a few instances of narrative hiccups where transitions could have been smoother, and I didn't care as much for the two tandem storylines of Bright World and the Mortal Realm happening on the same page, but it was a different way to show progression in each realm. This small choice only slightly detracted from my overall enjoyment of this story. There is also some beautiful representation in this story. Bright World is a beautiful, boldly colored world with heavy Latin folkloric influences. There are several panels of dialogue entirely in Spanish. Fawn/Paola/Amparo is nonbinary, and the topic comes up a few times throughout the story. Read Full Review
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But Why Tho? - Jason Flatt
Apr 03, 2021The Hazards of Love Volume 1: Bright World is an utterly intriguing story and world with a few small blunders, but generally, an impressive ability to surprise and intrigue chapter after chapter. Im very hopeful the second volume received a full-color print edition as well and cannot wait to continue reading this wonderful, weird story. Read Full Review
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Graphic Policy - Joe Bones
Mar 31, 2021As we move into 2021, all of us are hoping for a better year. The Hazards of Love is both something to look forward to and a reminder of the risks one must occasionally take in order to become a better person. The story is full of excitement, humor, and touching moments. The artwork, especially the colors, is spectacularly done. There are a few minor flaws, but they aren't enough to detract from the greatness of this graphic novel. Upon finishing the book I was immediately excited to find out what happens next. Read Full Review
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