This is the first comic style I've read in ages. I forgot how fun they were.

This is a collection of stories based on the social pressure society puts on us all. One day, when everyone wakes up, there is a new app automatically installed on all the students' phones called 'crave'. An app where you ask it what you want most, and it makes it happen. From making out with your crush to hooking up with someone, it gives you steps to follow to get what you want. But to get what you want, it will inevitably hurt someone else.

There are quite deep topics that may be triggering for some. Xoxo

This was such a fun read. I know I obviously have this account, but I'm not the biggest fan of social media. The pressure put on people to put 'their best life' online for likes. The filters everyone uses because they like 'that' face better. It's really sad that it's like this now.

There was one thing said in this that really stuck with me. Someone said in a debate about social media: "It's the need for validation; this obsession with likes and numbers, it's social status currency." Isn't that, unfortunately, the saddest yet truest thing?

Crave tackles the dangers and pressures of social media in a a confined college setting, discussing how the use of AI and social media alters our world view and choices. Crave is fine as it is, but it could have gone farther into the lengths people would go to acquire what they truly desire. Without the burden of conscious blame thanks to the prompts from Crave, the cast makes escalating moves to manipulate one another. However, the bar is never really pushed farther than sexual desire. As it is, Crave feels like the first foray into chaos, but not the true breadth of its capacity. Aside from feeling small in its gravity, the story was succinct if not a little shallow in discussing the characters motives and thinking.

I wish this comic was given more issues. I think the idea of the Crave app is an interesting one and I would have loved to see where the story could have gone. There's no better setting to tell a story about the dangers of social media than on a college campus. We saw a glimpse of what was possible outside of using it for sexual reasons but it wasn't enough for me. Although the art style wasn't my favorite it was very unique.

Thank you to Netgalley for sending me a copy for an honest review.

Wow. Wow. Wow. This was captivating, tantalizing, and thrilling.
Crave had me hooked on the first page.
The concept of a random app appearing on your phone and wreaking havoc is so well done in this novel. I wish it was longer but I ate this up in one sitting. Very apocalyptic towards the end but has a nice resolution!! Crave had me feeling sad/understanding towards Charlotte since she reacts out of a broken heart but its great that they decided to get therapy in the end.
The art style is wonderful.
Overall I am giving this a 5/5! Thank you NetGalley and publishing for the opportunity to read this before its publication date.

Crave is an app that helps you fulfill your fantasies and desires (unless it doesn't) that takes a college campus by storm in this erotic thriller comic series. The illustrations are beautifully rendered in a style that brings to mind some traditional southern European erotic comic styles (Llovet has listed Guido Crepax as an influence in interviews in the past).

This is one of those books where the depiction of college feels very much like high school to me. Perhaps its the small campus politics or that the characters seem so much more interested in the idea of the status of a relationship or pairing than the person, but I found myself tuning out of the story. Beautiful art, though.

Crave is about an app that races through campus letting students feel comfortable enough to go after their cravings and desires. It starts off innocent enough but people’s desires turn dark and deadly. I enjoyed this comic immensely. The art style is easy enough on the eyes but provides a lot of detail, especially on the people. The comic flows well and keeps the reader interested for more. The characters are flawed and entertaining to read about. I recommend this comic to anyone who is looking for a new refreshing idea.

Thanks to NetGalley, the Publisher and Author for an ARC of this work for my review.

The central story of this erotic thriller graphic novel revolves around how a social media app leaves society constantly "craving" more and more and the harmful affects it can have on people and their relationships.

As such timely and lofty topics of modern society, the plot could have been delved into more and the story itself could have been longer and further fleshed out. Nonetheless, it was fun and definitely kept me interested with good world building and background story that centers around the CRAVE app. The artwork was colorful and bold.

Got access to this from NetGalley. Interesting concept - major Black Mirror vibes, but was hoping for something more. Felt really short/fast. By the time I was getting into it, it was over. There wasn’t enough time/character development to really get too attached to/invested in most of the characters. It was a short, kind of interesting read, but not something I’d revisit. If you’re looking for a short, smutty romp where technology can’t be trusted, this might be for you.

I felt that this was just okay. I did not find myself engaged, but I felt I read through it because I was offered the ARC and I wanted to give it a full chance. Crave is a social media app that all the students are getting into, and it does what the name of the app does...get what you really "crave". Well...let's say of course with these kind of stories, you get things, but there are downsides. I enjoyed the art style. That was pretty amazing. Story on the other hand was just okay. On the other hand, the plus is it was sexy and it was creative...heightening the boundaries.

Unfortunately wasn’t for me but I hope it finds its audience.
Thank you for the opportunity to read.

Crave presents an intriguing premise about an app that lets users fulfill their deepest cravings, with stunning artwork that captures attention. However, despite its visual appeal, the story falls short. The plot lacks coherence, and the characters lack depth, making it hard to connect with them. Additionally, the sex scenes, which should have been central to the novel, feel lifeless and mechanical. Overall, while the art is impressive, the narrative fails to deliver on its promising concept, leaving readers wanting more substance and engagement.

Crave tells the story of university students who begin using a mysterious app that can make all your darkest wishes come true- with a price, of course! The art is sexy, and the story is something like Gossip Girl meets Twilight Zone. A fun premise that I ultimately enjoyed overall, although the characters could benefit from some more depth and the plot some more nuance. The art was my favorite part!

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Honestly, this book was... alright. Just all right. In terms of the plot, I thought that the concept was pretty interesting but it felt a bit... rushed. I felt like the plot could've been stronger if it was explored more thoroughly as it'd allow for the pacing of the book to feel more natural and bring out and explain the concept more. However, if you're someone looking for a quick read, then you'd probably enjoy this book.

As for the art, it is gorgeous. The details and colouring astonishes me and you can tell that Llovet is quite an experienced artists by the way she portrays lighting, draws detailed backgrounds, and make each character unique.

Speaking of the characters, I felt like they were pretty flat. I didn't have any particular positive nor negative feelings toward them. It made sense since this book was more plot focused. However, I do feel like the book could've been more interesting if there was more character developement.

Overall, I'll give it 2.7 stars.

It’s fun and VERY sexy. The art style is colorful and more engaging that the gritty nonsense that some erotica writers love. This is what comic erotica should be; real and surreal at the same time, imaginative, and blushworthy.

I did like this one. I thought the premise behind it was worth a read. I liked the characters. Would have been nice to see more of a back story to some of the though. I really liked the artwork used, it really bought the story to life. My only real gripe was that the app could have been used for so much more than just sex but that’s all we got. I understand that it’s set in a school but not everyone dream of sex all the time. There is scope for there to be more from this creator in the future and I would pick it up.

First and foremost thank you to Netgalley for providing me an e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I personally had never heard of this graphic novel before, I did a quick skim of the synopsis and decided to give it a try. I was not disappointed! I read this in one sitting and it had me on the edge of my seat wondering what was going to happen next.

With all that said, it's not a long story (thus far) so we don't get to see as much as i would've liked. I think that there definitely could've been more added or explained to help us stay engaged in the story. I think that this is a book of lust not love and that's perfectly fine as long as you are a reader who enjoys that sort of thing. They don't take the time to build a romance, but in my opinion, it works with this story. I'm not sure if that's because of the authors storytelling or because I knew it being a graphic novel ,that there wouldn't be time to build up a romance properly.

However, overall I did enjoy it for what it is and would definitely read more in this series, or even by this creator. I will be recommending this to a few friends and family.

*THANK YOU. Netgalley for the arc for an honest review*

The cover art is what had drawn me to read this book. Love the cover.

The premise of the App Crave can help achieve what you crave/desire. I really enjoyed that part of the story. Very black mirror.

I also enjoyed the friendship group as well.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

I enjoyed the storyline! It’s sci-fi but not that removed from reality since AI is very prevalent. I enjoyed the art. I enjoyed on how focused it is ok female pleasure (and dare I say, this is an important part of representation). I liked the relationships found and destroyed by the app Crave.

A few details I felt were missing: why was Crave created? I wanted more Daga, such an interesting character.

The graphics were well drawn, the story was easy to follow, exciting and unique. I loved the plot and found myself wanting to know what was going to happen next

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Thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for this Arc in exchange for my honest review.

So I don't usually complain about sex in novels or graphic novels for that but like....
It was all sex. And I was interested in this ARC because the plot actually sounded very intriguing. And I thought "on top of that it's spicy?! Hell yes!!"
So I was dissapointed when the plot was... Overshadowed, let's say by the constant sex.
And I kind of get it, it's what this graphic novel is about! Lust and desire? Check! Am app that makes it happen for people? It has it. But if there had been a bit more introduction to the plot and characters before the sex started I think I might have been a bit more invested. Unfortunately I just struggled to like it.