A robot drives a cab in a city that hates robots. He has a job that he likes, a place to live and even a cat named Frida. He has everything he could want except for love. He meets an alluring woman in his cab and falls head over heels for her. When she doesn’t show up for their date, he scours the city looking for her, taking down unsavory types that get in his way.

I hate to say it, but I honestly didn’t care for this book. I am glad for the opportunity to have read it, but it was just not for me. Maybe it was the art? The style of the artwork was what I would describe as akin to a gritty Rocko’s Modern Life. It was that grimy, street art look that screams dingey and only seems to focus on dirt and trash. It’s just not a style that appeals to me personally, but I know that it can to others. I also wasn’t into the story itself. I found it unlikely that the robot and the love interest would fall for each other so hard after one cab ride. I also didn’t like how the robot kept killing people for a woman that he barely knows and went on zero dates with. The pacing was too quick to really get into the actual story. I did like the backstory about how the city had some sort of uprising against the robots, but I felt that even this was introduced in a weird way that didn’t quite add to the story smoothly. Moreover, it just failed to grab my interest in a meaningful way.
Not for me and I can’t think of anyone that I would recommend it to.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ Liked it, fun while I was reading it
This is a beautifully illustrated, frenetic, somewhat cooky in all the right ways, love story. It moves super fast, with little character development, but you get hooked in and just ride it to the end.

Thank you to Mad Cave Studios, NetGalley, and author Francesca Perillo for providing me with a digital ARC copy of this graphic novel in exchange for an honest review. Love Me: A Romance Story is out October 15, 2023.

"Love Me: A Romance Story" is compact and engaging tale about finding love in the strangest of places with the most unlikely of partners.. There is not much to this story, but it is fun and life affirming. The characters, although only lightly developed, are charming and the love story, although barely explained or developed, is believable since the characters seem to exist only for each other. Expect, frenetic and near psychedelic art, a simple yet charming rescue tale, a tribute to Nina Simone and a feline narrator who breaks the fourth wall.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, Mad Cave Studios, for providing me with an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love the work that Mad Cave is producing and supporting. Love Me is a visual imagining of a world in which robotics have taken strides. The story is well supported by the art, which is fascinating and original. I would gladly share this book with comics fans as well as readers who enjoy science fiction, in general — recommended visual reading.

I found myself swept up in a heartfelt journey of love and self-discovery. The chemistry between the main characters is palpable, and Perillo's knack for crafting relatable dialogue made their interactions feel genuine and authentic. I particularly enjoyed how the story delves into themes of vulnerability and personal growth, adding depth to what could easily be a standard romance.
However, there were moments where the plot felt predictable, with some tropes that didn’t quite stand out. Additionally, a few secondary characters felt underdeveloped, leaving me wanting more from their backstories.
Despite these flaws, the emotional resonance and engaging writing style kept me hooked, making it an enjoyable read that left a warm impression.

I think the art is a little much sometimes? Not bad but all the stuff going on in the background is a little distracting and the fact that Gilda the human was in love with him after learning like three things about him was a little goofy and the case was close so fast.

This book did not work for me.
The plot was messy, I didn't like the unnecessarily violent scenes, and the art style was way too cluttered for me to focus on the story. Oh, and the insta-love was annoying for me, too.

This story had a cute romance arc, and a cute cat, but I found it hard to enjoy overall. Some parts felt very slow and others felt very fast. Aside from pacing, the main storyline was quite predictable and gave very little to hold interest. While I’m glad I got a chance to enjoy this story, I don’t think it’s one I’d pick up again. Worth checking out once if you like romance and robots!

3.5 stars
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🧠 My thoughts

It was a sweet story, felt like a movie to me. The artwork was very nice, I really liked the color palette and how the authors weaved many colors together.

However, sometimes, the artwork was a bit overwhelming. The storyline felt too fictional and illogical, maybe the pace was too fast.

Thanks NetGalley, Mad Cave Studios publisher, and the authors for a great advance copy of the book in exchange for my honest review!

Mafia and "I'll get rid of everything and everyone who's in my way" vibes were not what I was expecting but it's indeed what I got.
Story was a bit lacking but the illustrations were so beautiful.

I'm a sucker for human/robot relationships. Bonus points that the robot wasn't an android/human looking. So this story was immediately up my alley.

As a hobby artist, the art style really struck me as unique. Detailed and yet almost simplistic looking sometimes. Unique art style. Occasionally wonky background perspectives and character proportion in places to really emphasize this unique art style. I would borrow this book alone as art references. Kudos to the illustrator, Stefano Cardoselli, and whoever made the decision to go with such a colorful style contrasting the apathy of the setting.

I like the romance and the story, but it definitely had potential for more to explore. I would have liked to see more on the premise/setting, itself, even as the 1st book. What, if any, significant differences changed with humans switching robots over to mundane jobs. We get a more optimistic robot perspective from the main character, Jojo, but not balanced enough using other robot characters, mostly focusing on human sentiments. Jojo deserved to be my favorite character. Poor, brave robotic soul that Jojo is.

As other reviewers mentioned, I think the romance just needed more pages to bake. A lengthier page length or story to pace it out a little slower and explore more of the characters/dynamic. Other aspects like the action scenes, tension, etc., I have no complaints on the pacing. Overall, still very fun to read.

Thank you again to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher(s) for giving me a chance to read this "all-in-one" series in advance.

For lovers of the Netflix series, Love, Death, Robots, this graphic novel reminded me of wimmelbilder art scenes. An adventurous story with loveable characters. I would enjoy reading more of this style of graphic novel.

The best thing about Love me is the art. It's beautiful, vibrant, colorful and full of movement. As for the story, well... It's quite underdeveloped. The romance happens too fast and there's no apparent reason for it other than "love at first sight", which consequently makes the writings somewhat lazy and cliche. The action sequences are good and the characters (some of them, at least) are charismatic. Overall, I recommend this for the art.

Thank you to Mad Cave Studios for this ARC via Netgalley in exchance for my honest review.
The best part of this graphic novel is the art, which is extremely interesting and fun. I wanted to read this graphic novel because the idea of a human-robot love story sounded intriguing, especially since the robot is barely humanoid. I was hoping to get a cute romance with some conflict. Unfortunately, there was absolutely no relationship development in any way between the robot and the love interest. Not only that, the love interest was barely a character. At the end I had no idea why the robot should be in love with her or what made her interesting at all.
I would love to read more graphic novels from this illustrator, and I feel like this graphic novel could have easily been a hit if it was longer and gave more space for the love story to blossom.

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

I really enjoyed reading this and will be picking up a copy as soon it releases. 💕
It was well written and I really enjoyed my time reading it.

Rating 4 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In this collected volume, JoJo, a robot taxi driver, embarks on a dangerous quest to find the love of his life when she goes missing. Can JoJo beat the mob and rescue Gilda?

My favourite part about this was the visual art style: it’s chaotically colourful and there was always something interesting to catch my eye. The writing is very simplistic, and while it is easy to differentiate between speakers, I thought Frida was too mean spirited compared to kind hearted JoJo (the cat does grow on you though). It’s a short graphic novel so I wasn’t expecting much detail, but the insta-love element wasn’t quite to my taste, and most characters were a bit two dimensional. However, the fast paced action sequences and the overall striking visual appeal made this a fun, quick read with a satisfying ending.

Pick this up for the art style alone because each page is very vivid.

Thank you to Netgalley and Mad Cave Studios for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Set in a futuristic New York City where robots have taken over various tasks, Love Me: A Romance Story is by far the love story we didn't know we needed. Written by Francesca Perillo and illustrated by Stefano Cardoselli, this miniseries is sure to tug at your heart strings.

New York City, sometime in the far future, where robots like JoJo have taken over the tasks humans no longer want to perform…like driving a taxi. JoJo is pretty happy with his lot in life but feels as though something is missing…then he meets Gilda and it’s love at first sight. But the course of true love is a bumpy one and JoJo is going to find that out firsthand when he discovers that Gilda is entangled with the mafia that runs his beloved city, and they're very much against this potential union for their own reasons. Watch out, JoJo!

While I really enjoyed Francesca Perillo's story, I really showed up for Stefano Cardoselli's artwork. The illustrations are nothing short of spectacular with somehow a chaotic and picturesque feel creating a unique visual experience that complements the story. Cardoselli's unique art style brings futuristic New York City to life in such an original way that really immerses us into the book.

As I dove into the pages of Love Me, I was quickly engrossed in JoJo's life. While the four-issue miniseries was a fast-paced story, the emotional depth of the characters shined through. They all face unexpected obstacles that added complexity to their relationship and depth to the overall story. We truly were kept on edge wondering what would happen next.

Perillo's writing captures the nuances of love and desire in this unique comic. The dialogue is witty and engaging giving us unique personalities and motivations. As I journeyed along with these characters I felt myself rooting for the love to conquer all obstacles.

Love Me: A Romance Story is a refreshing take on traditional romance comics, blending elements of sci-fi, and drama into a unique love story. Francesca Perillo and Stefano Cardoselli have created a truly memorable world filled with love, danger, and unexpected surprises around the corner.