A few days ago I was accepted for an advance copy of this graphic novel and I am very happy because it was a nice reading experience.
The story is already published on the webtoon and it is basically the same as the one that will appear on paper, so if you are curious you can go to the platform and read it.
Here we have the story of Jacob who has just moved from the city to a small town and there he meets Murry, his new neighbor. The story is basically the romance between these two and it's short, so it's over in a breath. It has a couple of TWs to note, but overall it's a very sweet graphic novel.
The art is beautiful, it has a fairytale aesthetic, and the color palette is gorgeous. The cottagecore style makes the experience very pleasant, since it transmits a lot of peace. The characters are adorable, above all, I fell in love with the variety of animals that appear on its pages.
I also want to highlight the way in which it introduces the subject of mental illnesses, because, although it does not delve into this very deeply, they do have an impact on history. Also, representation is appreciated.
Finally, the page design is great, because when webtoons are adapted to physical publications, they are usually very uncomfortable to read, however, in this case it was perfect in both formats.

A really cute story about two high-school boys dealing with bullying and mental illness. Jacob is a city boy with Dissociative Identify Disorder who moves to the country and meets Murray, an animal loving football player. The two find friendship and romance while navigating Jacob's disorder and Murray bigoted teammates.

The art is charming and likes to break the fourth wall a bit, which I really enjoyed!

I was impressed by the portrayal of Jacobs' DID. It was accurate to real life and not romanticized or villainized. The author also gave a quick Q&A section at the end from interviews she did with people who have this disorder!

I didn't really like the art style and the panel design but this was a pretty sweet story with great mental health representation.

This was such a warm and heartfelt story! Like eating a soup. Despite dealing with some quite heavy topics, it remained focused on the light and warmth that comes with a good thing coming into your life. The characters were well fleshed out, they had depth and felt real. Their decisions made sense. All the side characters served a purpose. I loved Jacob and Murry so much, their dynamic was wonderful. Nothing felt rush, we saw their relationship develop organically. The story centers on their relationship but all the subplots were also fleshed out. Artistically, this novel was a pleasure to look at. Like many, I've been aware of Cassandra Jean because of her work with Cassandra Clare, which is actually why I picked up the novel. I'm glad I did, because it was highly enjoyable!

Overall, a wonderful graphic novel which should definitely be on your radar!

Cuckoos three is a graphic novel about Murry, a farmboy who meets the new neighbor Jacob, a cityboy whose parents decided to move to the small town for a change of escenery. They easily become friends and eventually develop feelings for each other.

Although a very cute story, it tackles an uncommon illness in a sensitive manner. The artwork is cute, the main characters are likeable and i might be biased but i appreciate the representation of alt/casual goth teens haha uwu.

Pleasantly surprised with this book! Will follow this duo for future works.

This was such a lovely surprise of a graphic novel. We follow the story of Murry, a rural farm kid, as he gets to know his troubled new neighbour, Jacob, who just moved in from the city. We watch them get closer as friends and then blossom into a romantic interest that is absolutely so heartwarming to watch.

The main topic of this novel is not Murry and Jaocb exploring their sexuality - though there are instances of homophobia present that readers should know of before picking up this story - but instead it is of Jacob slowly opening up about his Dissociative Identity Disorder [DID]. I’m not an own voices reviewer, so I cannot speak for how well it’s presented, but from the outside, it felt like it was done with sensitivity and careful thought about how the author wanted to present DID as a true and very real condition and coping mechanism that affects those who were severally harmed during developmental ages.

Watching Murry, who is an absolute golden retriever of a love interest, and Jacob slowly open up to each other and discover their feelings was a joy to read and I’d definitely want to read more from this author. Not to mention the art is absolutely stunning.

*I received an eARC from Yen Press & NetGalley. All opinions are my own*

This was lovely, and so truly wholesome. This duo will have a place in my graphic-novel-loving heart until the end of time! Cassandra Jean is such a talented illustrator, and I was so happy to read this in colour. The palette was exceptional.

Love the relationship between Jacob and Murray and how Murray is jacobsexual. Love the information that is giving about DID and the message about accepting people for who they are and love people through their traumatic childhood experiences.

Netgallery review, possible plot points mentioned below.

I am beyond happy that this was my first approved netgallery read, thank you for giving me a chance!

First off, the art style is absolutely captivating. Oh my god???? I'm literally so in love with this art. As an artist I get so hyped about the art in graphic novels so bare with me. The character designs for Jacob is a definite favorite, I don't think I've seen nape piercings in designs very often, it was a pleasant surprise! And the eyelashes in the side profile are so pretty, I stared for so long. I'm not forgetting about Murry either, I love the swoopyiness of his hair and the light that catches in it. Don't get me started on their date night outfits either, they were so good.

On another note, the moment where Jacob and Murry are talking about the barn stuck out the most to me. It's a weird feeling to come across a conversation you've had previously. I can picture when I was asking my friend the same thing as I drove her around, asking you know when you're driving and you realize you're further along the road than you remember, that you've been driving safe but you've some how blanked out your path and how youve gotten to where you are. It's comforting to see someone else experience that when my friends didn't really understand what I meant.

This book is so heartfelt between the warm cozy scenes of understanding & comfort between the two and the homophobia that is often prevelant in countryside. I was beyond relieved to see a few of Murry's true friends at the end after everything with the team. While I don't know a lot about DID, I think the author wrote sincerely and respectfully. I've read books previously where authors have misrepresented people and experiences but I don't feel that here. It feels like care went into the research.

I almost wish this book was a little longer so I could continue through their story, I wasn't ready to finish it.

I thank the authors and netgallery for giving me the chance to read and review this book. It was an absolute beautiful read, I can't wait to recommend this to my friends and add it to my collection.

Cuckoos Three is a heartwarming manga about two boys finding each other. Jacob has just moved from the city to a farm town where he meets Murry, the boy next door, and the two quickly become friends. Jacob has dissociative identity disorder, and it is handled with grace and honesty. The illustration is beautiful and their love is saccharine, and there is an adorable cat that makes the story even better!
Thanks to NetGalley and YenPress for the ARC.

This is a good balance between wholesome and sweet with tough topics. The romance is very sweet and kind which balances out some of the darker topics, mental health and homophobic bullying and violence.
The author incorporates dissociative identity disorder (DID) into the plot and includes a Q&A with some stigma breaking answers with Jacob (the character with DID) at the end of the book. This is a piece of mental health I haven’t seen much representation of in young adult/new adult literature.
Jacob and Murray have healthy communication and a strong relationship in navigating the best way to support Jacob.
I also appreciate the queer representation in a small farm town.
Great for fans of Heartstopper!

The first thing I want to say about "Cuckoos Three" is that I liked the way it handled the mental illness of one of its main characters. The topic was well researched and presented in a way that destigmatized the topic and made it easier to understand. Sensitive portrayals of mental health differences are very important and I'm glad this book treated it that way.

The other thing that really shines about this book is the art. The characters are drawn in a very expressive style and it makes them really come alive as part of the story. The art style gives each of them a unique look which makes them very memorable and recognizable. The cover art is very cute and I'm excited to see it on my library shelves.

I do think the story is a little simplistic, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Growing up stories are classics for a reason, and I think a take on that familiar theme which includes diverse characters are a worthwhile read and definitely worth adding to library collections.

Now wasnt this just sweet as pie! This was a super quick and super sweet read. I really loved seeing the DID representation this isn’t something we see a lot in books so I think it’s so important to have! I adored the art style and both of the characters were amazing. It was very rush though, I know it’s a shorter book but honestly would have loved it longer to really flesh out certain things. Still enjoyed it but definitely could of benefited from being a tad bit longer

My heart has simply exploded. I just want to hug this graphic novel for the rest of my life.

The characters are just perfection, the art is STUNNING, and the freaking animals had me dying of laughter throughout the book.

I don't even have enough words to express how wholesome and just sweet and comforting this was. I am truly obsessed and it will happily live on my favorite's shelf. Can't wait to get a physical copy 😭

thank you SO much Netgalley, Cassandra, Mosskat and Yen Press for an arc in exchange for an honest review!!

This was so CUTE, oh my god.

I loved both of the characters, their journey, the pining, the will-they-won't-they. So, so cute. There's the build-up, the angst, the fix-it, that we all love in these kinds of stories. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a cute (how many times can I say cute?) little read.

ARC courtesy of NetGalley.

Thank you @netgalley for sending me an ARC of Cuckoos Three in exchange for an honest review!

I really enjoyed this graphic novel. The plot focuses on two teenagers, Jacob, who just moved to the countryside, and Murry his neighbour. They both get to know each other and fall in love, despite certain issues that arise.
I loved how calm and warm their relationship was. Murry understood Jacob's trauma and his DID and never blamed him or pressured him.
Jacob's DID was great representation! It helps de-stigmatize people with DID, who are often portrayed in mean and prejudiced ways.
The artwork is stunning! I loved how expressionate the character were.
Read Cuckoos Three if you're looking for a cozy graphic novel!

TW:injury, homophobia, ableism, DID, hospital, mentions of abusive parents.

I absolutely loved this graphic novel. Both the art and the story. The characters were sweet and I loved how naturally their friendship bloomed into something more. The D.I.D rep was great as well, especially considering all the negative stigma that surrounds it. My only major complaint is that I wish it had been longer, I could've read about these two sweet cinnamon rolls for another ond to two hundred pages! A great quick, queer read with some darker tones but lots of fluffy moments to balance them out!

thanks to netgalley and yen press for the arc of this comics

Beautiful. I'm a huge fan of cassandra jean's drawings and loved every single part.
The story is really beautiful, exciting and full of so many important aspects.
It's the first time I've read about a character with dissociative identity disorder and dealing with this type of character is very useful to make people who don't know the diseases or problems understand what it means to live with them and how you can help others.

I really recommend reading it, beautiful work.

The first thing that drew me to this story was the cover (look at it!!) and the art style was definitely one of my favourite parts of this book. However, the storyline was a bit predictable, and many characters were underdeveloped, but this isn't something that majorly detracted from my enjoyment of this because sometimes you just need a fluffy little romance!

Also, I loved that the author included dissociative identity disorder (DID) into her story in a way that did not villainize it as is often in other movies/books. There was also a short q&a with Jacob (the character who has DID) which was super helpful to understand the truth of what the disorder actually is.

Jacob & Murry were so cute and overall, I would say definitely give this one a try!

I’m actually so sad that this is only a standalone. This was adorable, but also sad and very real at times. I wasn’t expecting dissociative identity disorder rep, so that was really cool. The ship was so cute. I loved both characters and some parts of the story reminded me of things like heartstopper or taproot. I love comics with complex, emotional storylines. I don’t rate comics five stars very often, but this story is so worth it. Thank you netgalley for providing this arc :) I’m so glad I got to read it 🫶 you can catch me rereading this in the future