Intriguing, explicit and a bit wacky. The premise is a new app that goes majorly wrong very quickly, and basically leads to a lot of orgies and some violence. I somewhat liked it. I don't know if the author was just super horny and wanted everyone to have sex all the time and this was a way to allow that. I'm not sure that irl things would escalate to sex in college hallways just because an app told you something, or at least escalate as quickly, as dramatically. Overall I enjoyed the read though and fiction is there to be distinct from the real world. So... a mixed review!

This GN was not exactl what I expected - it was a little more graphic than I anticipated but I realize that was of my own error. I thiknk this was well done just perhaps not the story for me.

Crave follows the launch of a new app that allows students to ask for what they desire and the app “Crave” will provide instructions to achieve this. The main character David uses it to go after the girl he wants after breaking up with his girlfriend. Things quickly take a turn when they realise the app may be doing more harm than good and it’s up to David and his friends to fix it. I enjoyed the way this book portrayed the pros and cons of social media and the foreshadowing in the beginning gives a hint to the outcome of using the app. Overall, a very enjoyable read.

Llovet writes the perfect dark/sexy graphic novels. Crave is a Black-mirror-like episode of an app giving people what(more like who) they desire most. I loved that, like a magic 8 ball, when someone asked for something unobtainable, Crave basically said, “no. Ask something more realistic.” The only thing that kinda bothered me was how quick the solution to ending Crave was.
Thank you to #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review of #Crave. 5/5 The book was approximately 173 pages, which collects 6 issues.

This genre was definitely a first for me, I’ve not read erotica/manga before but it didn’t put me off. There was definitely a lot of erotica in this but most importantly it wasn’t the base of the plot line. Crave is an app that people can tell the app what they are most craving and Crave will tell them if they can satisfy this craving and how. I loved that mysterious part to this story on how and who made this app and weather it is still existing. I would definitely recommend this. The artwork in this book was really clever I loved the rustic/drawn look it really suited the story.

Crave is a graphic novel following college students when a mysterious app appears on campus promising to fulfil everyone's desires if they follow the directions on the app. Overall, I think the story was very interesting however the books following the initial introduction felt lacking in content/substance.

Image just continues to knock it out of the park with these interesting indie stories. Maria Llovet is not a writer I'm familiar with but will be checking out for sure, and I'll be keeping an eye out for more from her.

The story of Crave is very Gen X - a mysterious app that invites students to divulge and indulge, consequences be damned, privacy who is she? Naturally, humans being animals, everyone and everything devolves into pure id chaos. I was kind of unsure of this book at first, as it comes across very stereotypical in a Cruel Intentions way - college students at some Ivy League school with their rich and pretty problems, until Crave appears on everyone's phones.

So mysterious. I enjoyed the 2024 update of the evil computer trope, and even of the evil app trope (literally there is a whole genre of films for this haha). It's also very much in the sexy thriller genre, which isn't one I'm really familiar with and associate mostly with the 90s, but which I don't hate lol

The art, also by Llovet, is also phenomenal. Beautiful setting design, dynamic paneling, and a very careful use of coloring - just wows all around.

Crave is perfect for fans of Emerald Fennell's Saltburn or Promising Young Woman, or Halina Reijn's Bodies Bodies Bodies.

Thanks NetGalley and publisher for allowing me to read this ranchy graphic novel for free.

There’s far too much horni for me here to literally focus on what the characters goals are. It’s definitely a literal mess that’s honestly distracting which is dissapointing. If they pipped down the sex scenes then it might have been a descent read but nah, it’s all over the shop unfortunately…

A little underwhelmed by Maria Llovet's CRAVE. Doesn't seperate itself from similar titles in the genre. Relies on the sexually explicit material to intrigue the reader.

Maria Llovet's "Crave" is a gorgeously-drawn thriller about a university campus thrown into chaos when an addictive new social media app (Crave) mysteriously appears on students' phones. With promises to remove obstacles between desire and satisfaction, how can this app not spread like wildfire through this community of raging hormones? Like the best episodes of "Black Mirror," the world depicted here feels completely within the realm of possibility (maybe even inevitable given current trends). This left me thinking so much about how we connect as human beings, why certain inhibitions are actually crucial to our survival, and the dark side of getting what we want too easily. In the end, this was one of the most engaging and unsettling depictions of social media gone-too-far that I can remember reading in a long time. And to top it all off, the art is beautifully unique. High recommendation from me if you enjoy graphic novels on the mature side!

Crave by Maria Llovet

In a university, an app called Crave appears on student’s phones. It promises to give you what you want, but what it gives is relationship discord, anarchy, sex in public and potentially the downfall of civilisation. Can a crack unit of outcasts and geeks save the world?

Well, I’m not here to give you the happy ending you wish. And yes, I know that is a double entendre. Crave is collection of the recently competed (or is it?) comic series by Image. Their story is slightly unsettling - as it should be - with likeable characters and whipsmart dialogue. Llovet also contributes artwork that is Beardsleyesque in its covers and end papers, but sketchy and full of life in the storytelling. Lovely sex scenes too, with a scene featuring one of our heroes finding a unique way to improve his grades.

As someone who loves graphic novels, but in recent years has found them repetitive and unoriginal (other than Sex Criminals, ironically from the same publisher) I would also offer a trigger warning: some content may not be suitable for younger readers. But if what you desire is an erotic, sinister and snarky six issues, you’ll love it. It’s published by Image on 17th September and I thank them for a preview copy.

First of all, I LOVE the art style!
I am so happy that I got the ARC for this because I had such a good time reading it!
This was so much fun, the concept was really interesting, I want more!!

A really gripping read, I thought the characters were intriguing and I'm going to look out for more by this author.

This was definitely a wild ride! But I enjoyed it. It definitely makes you examine the dangers of social media and blindly following others. I had no idea what this was about when I saw it, but I am glad I requested it!

This has so much potential. I could see it as a Netflix series, it’s very much in the style of Black Mirror and the main idea is really interesting. Unfortunately it didn’t quite hit home for me - I didn’t feel connected to any of the characters and I think that’s mainly to do with the format. I love a graphic novel but trying to unwrap a story like this in just a few issues means that you don’t have much time for world building. I would have cared more about the relationships if the characters could have been fleshed out a bit. Still, a great idea that could be really brilliant as a film or TV series.

I requested an ARC in return for an honest review - with thanks to the publishers and Netgalley!

This has potential but boy did it fall flat for me. The cover art drew me in and I found the premise intriguing. Maybe it will continue and redeem itself but as it is currently it was a lot of build up for a very lacklustre ending.

I might have liked this better if it was longer and well rounded, but in the end it wasn't for me. The message was there, especially for this day and age, but felt superficial when everything got wrapped up nice and neat with a little bow.

This is a college age story. Dave’s friend leaves him a note as he takes off, don’t use crave. Dave doesn’t listen and he heads off on a spicy journey. This was interesting taken what happens when you can get everything you crave. I would be interested into seeing more from this comic. I enjoy the art style and the plotting.

This was a really interesting black mirror-esque erotic graphic novel. It studies the what if a social media app could give us what we crave? And what happens when that isn't exactly how we pictured? I truly enjoyed the story it was chaos and frenzy but I also loved the trajectory the story took. The ending pleasantly surprised me, and without giving too much away, it was really refreshing to see a different approach to popular plot point in a romance storyline. Overall it was a really quick read which I both enjoyed but I think with just a bit more time spent on connecting with the characters that impact and 'wtf' moment could have been even bigger.

If you like a bit dark and suspenseful what if stories of the could be horrors of this technological age, and some erotica as well, definitely should check this out.

I keep forgetting it’s not *great* to read comics on my phone, but unfortunately I can’t access NetGalley on my Kindle. Still, I’m so excited I requested this! It was creepy and hot and I love the art. All of the covers inside are totally gorgeous. It had a satisfying ending and I’m hoping there’s more of this eventually!

Thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.