First of all I want to thank netgalley for providing me with this graphic novel.
cuckoos three tells us about Murry Summerfield, relentlessly decent son of the farmstead, meets Jacob Durris, charming but troubled new neighbor. When he discovers why Jacob has moved out to the countryside, Murry has his hands full keeping his friend happy and dealing with his own blossoming feelings.

The story begins with friendship, two opposite boys, the classic example of a black cat and a golden dog, the relationship that develops is beautiful, where they get to know each other's world, however there are people in the town who do not see with good eyes the relationship of these two.

Something that I liked about this novel is that things are talked about, there are no communication problems that in the end are what get in the way in most of the stories, problems can be solved by talking, and the drawing is beautiful, it addresses the story so well. issue of homophobia and mental health problems.

One point in its favor is the drawing is beautiful, I would love to later be able to have it physically and reread it over and over again.

I give it 5 out of 5 stars, it's in my top 5 best reads.

I absolutely loved this LGBTQ+ Graphic novel.

The plot was sweet and the characters were adorable.

I loved the art style as well.

It was a fairly quick read and I found the layout to be quite an immersive experience

A definite recommend

Yen Press romances do not disappoint.

I am actually sobbing at how beautiful this book is, both the art and the story, one that wears its heart on its sleeve. The adorable scenes between our sweet boys gave me so many butterflies I swear it also gave me indigestion while the emotional scenes had me either crying in fear or solidarity for them, or smiling and laughing for joy over these silly little fictional characters.

This book proved quite unhealthy for me it seems, 500% will recommend to everyone I know.

Content Warning: switching experiences (dissociative identity disorder), homophobia, mental ableism

a very sweet and engaging story, I loved the protagonists and the way in which love blossoms from their friendship. The drawings are very beautiful and I find the story well structured, it's not very long but it keeps you glued to the pages.

Well wasn't this graphic novel sweet and cute and whatnot! I really liked the story and the beautiful artwork and especially the colouring was so soothing I could've easily read thousands of pages more.

And I wished there would have been more, because it all being cute, it also felt a little rushed. The mental health issues (dissociative identity disorder), homophobia and the behaviour of some of the characters didn't get addressed as much as I hoped for and more background would have been nice for some of the storyline, but still, it was very enjoyable. I would have loved to read more about Murry and Jacob. They're both incredibly adorable.

I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel! It follows the blossoming relationship between Murry, who's lived in a small town his whole life, and Jacob, who's just moved in next door. Their interactions felt realistic and it was not an instalove story- their feelings built up as the story moved on. Also, the initial mystery of Jacob's actions helped move the plot forward.

While being overall lighthearted, this story does touch on topics such as mental health, homophobia from peers, and moments of physical violence. I appreciated the note in the back discussing how the creators did research and talked to people with DID while creating this story. Jacob also mentions being trans-racially adopted, but it isn't a major emotional point of the book since there are other issues that are bigger for Jacob.

The narrative can seem a little rushed at times, but I didn't mind since it's a stand alone novel. The setting is a small rural town, which was refreshing for YA graphic novel. I also really enjoyed the art style- it's close to manga while still be unique (and full color!). This may be a good book to recommend for teens who already love manga and are looking for a stand alone story or a graphic novel.

This was a very charming and meet-cute romance themed graphic novel. I really didn’t expect the topics it dived into. I am always afraid when authors try to incorporate themes involving mental health and such because it varies greatly between individuals. There is always a misconception of what mental health is and how it greatly varies by person and how it affects them. I believe that for being a small graphic novel it depicted this very well. Without spoilers, I appreciate how the simple explanation was enough to relate to the character and to be encouraged to learn more. Though on another note, since it was a small graphic novel, I did feel that the relationship development was too rushed and maybe certain areas could’ve been done differently to focus on their growth. If you want a short simple read that is cute, brings a smile on your face and makes you question and try to learn a bit more of mental health, then this for you.

This was a very charming and meet-cute romance themed graphic novel. I really didn’t expect the topics it dived into. I am always afraid when authors try to incorporate themes involving mental health and such because it varies greatly between individuals. There is always a misconception of what mental health is and how it greatly varies by person and how it affects them. I believe that for being a small graphic novel it depicted this very well. Without spoilers, I appreciate how the simple explanation was enough to relate to the character and to be encouraged to learn more. Though on another note, since it was a small graphic novel, I did feel that the relationship development was too rushed and maybe certain areas could’ve been done differently to focus on their growth. If you want a short simple read that is cute, brings a smile on your face and makes you question and try to learn a bit more of mental health, then this for you.

Thank you NetGalley and the Authors for providing me this ARC.

This was a very sweet romance, and most impressively a very good representation of DID.
I'd reread this regularly for some serotonin.

Cuckoos Three
By Cassandra Jean, Mosskat
Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC Copy for an honest review.
I really enjoyed 'Cuckoos Three' the story was sweet and wholesome the only negative was it was so short and I just wanted more of Murry and Jacob. The art was charming and cute and I loved the colour palette. I would highly recommend the 'Cuckoos Three'.
I am looking forward to picking up a physical copy for myself.
Rating: 5 Stars

The summary for this book is pretty vague, so let’s be a bit more explicit here: this is a love story between two late teens/young adults, one of whom has dissociative identity disorder. Thankfully, Jacob’s DID is portrayed VERY WELL. He doesn’t switch between absurd personalities and he’s no “manic pixie dream boy.” But it’s also not all “woe is me, how shall I ever live?” DID presents Jacob with challenges, and the climax of the book does involve a moment where his DID adds to an already fraught situation, but we get the impression that life is improving for me, and that there is a way for him to live with and manage his DID.

Love interest Murray is an absolute golden retriever boyfriend. Instant connection to Jacob, always means well, good at sports, just a ray of sunshine. A delight. And I’m content with one character having complications and the other being the human embodiment of a warm hug. It’s a romance!

The setting is a smaller farming town, and so a fair bit of the plot revolves around the community’s homophobia. There’s hate speech and physical violence, so do beware, if you could be triggered by that. But the book does have a happy ending, so getting through the hard times is worth it.

Advanced reader copy provided by the publisher.

The story itself is quite adorable. It has its moments of tension and drama, scenes where you are left speechless by what happens, and then smile again thanks to Murry and Jacob. It has a slow pace that accelerates without you realizing it, making time fly by, but without sacrificing quality. Points for that!

The art is beautiful, I have to admit. Although it's far from the style I usually enjoy, it has a rustic charm that combines perfectly with the history. It has that delicate air, but without the refined and defined strokes that I love, and yet it conveys the sweetness and drama, the romance and tension of each scene without problems.

I would have preferred a little more development regarding the characters' past because much of the narrative focused on their present, how they felt, what they thought. I feel like it lacked more substance to understand where they were coming from. and who they are. Also, I have to warn you that it is not an insta-love even though it seems like that at first. It was one of the best surprises.

In addition to all this, it also includes the topic of mental health in an original way, playing a little with stereotypes. Cuckoos Three is a beautiful story that, although idealistic at times, brings out more than one smile both for its script and for its art, perfect for these autumn days where you need a simple read that makes you dream.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this title.

I really enjoyed Cuckoos Three! I loved the art style and how everything flowed. The relationship between Murry and Jacob was adorable and I was left wanting more. I'm shocked to hear this title is a Webtoon-- I need to compare the two and see if there are any bonus chapters on Webtoon.

If you're looking for a cute, quick read about not-perfect characters, this story is for you. The manner in which mental healthy topics were discussed felt impactful and well fleshed out. Solid 4/5 read for me.

In this book we follow Murry, a high school student that plays on the football team, and Jacob, who has just moved into the house next door to Murry and his family. As the two boys get to know each other, Murry finds out why Jacob moved out to the countryside. The two boys grow closer and closer as time passes. Will they be able to get past Jacob's mental health issues? Will Murry's friends accept him dating a boy? You'll have to read and find out for yourself!

PERFECTION!!!!

Simply perfection! I loved every single panel. I'm obsessed with Murry and Jacob and I'm in love with their love. They make me cry. They invented the black cat x golden retriever trope. The story is so cute and warm and well written and the art style is impeccable. I'm so glad it exists, Cassandra Jean never disappoints.

I received an ARC copy via NetGallery in exchange for an honest review.

This type of story isn't really my cup of tea, but I still wanted to try to read something that could make me forget about life's problems for a little bit and I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that I read this graphic novel all over again. one breath.
A sweet treat to read on a day when you feel like you need it.

I adored the two protagonists and I'm fond of their story.

I recommend it to lovers of the genre who want to enjoy a modern fairy tale full of romance.

How freaking wholesome. I wasn’t expecting to enjoy this so much but from start to end it made me smile. I love the art style and the color palette really helped this soft, summer love vibe. This deals with some intense topics that might be triggering to others but overall it’s a sweet gay love story and I’m always ready for one of those. 10/10

Holy. Bloody. Heck.

I am so lucky to have received this. Cassandra Jean has been one of my favourite artists for about a decade, and I damn near threw my phone when I got the notifications I’d been approved for it. And somehow, it was even better than I expected. And there were SO MANY ANIMALS.

More importantly, I’ve never read a book with a main character who has DID. It was portrayed so well, very grounded and not sensationalised. MossKat is a creator I’ve never heard of before, but instantly I knew Kathryn is a force to be reckoned with and I cannot wait to see what they come up with next.

Plus, if I might be so bold to say so, Jacob is SO gender. The nails, the shirt and suspenders. Gah. Goals.

My heart is going to burst with joy! You start reading the comic and you immediately fall in love with Murry and Jacob. They're so so so freaking adorable. They're meant to be with each other. Soulmates! Like from the get go you just know that Murry is gay and he'll eventually know about it and Jacob is just Jacob, his adorable, artistic self. Also, Murry is so protective of Jacob which was another aww moment for me. I think this comic was a little mix of everything- coming out of the closet, small town vibes, a little sports romance, fighting for your love, and oh also, the mental health aspect.
The Dissociative Identity Disorder was portrayed pretty decently I believe in this comic. The mental health aspect came out as a shocker to me because I wasn't expecting this to deal with one in the first place. And the authors also put some really good information about D. I. D. towards the end of the comic which is much appreciable. As someone who aspires to be a mental health nurse one day, whenever authors do their research in metal health and illness before they attempt to write something, it gives me so much joy.
Also also also, the art in this book is the cutest. If I had the physical copy of this book, I'd hug it to sleep tonight because my heart is so full of warmth right now.

This was such a sweet story that I enjoyed from start to finish. The only negative thing was that it was so short! I wanted more!

The drawing style was beautiful and I hope we get more of this story in the future.

Thanks NetGalley for the opportunity to read this. I really liked the majority of the graphic novel but the ending just killed it for me. I was thinking of four stars but then the plot with the broken arm happens and ends so abruptly? And we have a little bit of a epilogue that’s cute but it doesn’t solve any of the problems that arose with the broken arm. Maybe if it had been longer or just that last part didn’t happen I would have enjoyed it more. Our love interest has dissociative identity disorder (DID) and I think it’s handled pretty well but I don’t have DID nor do I know of anyone diagnosed with it so I can’t say how accurate it is. I’m so disappointed I didn’t enjoy this more I was so excited for it.