Total Suplex of the Heart

Joanne Starer

This is very much an R Rated graphic novel, so heads up going in the title for me read a little more romance a little less spice. However its not all spice it defiantly does give in to it about half way in.

The story follows a female journalist who dives in to the world of wrestling to get a first hand account for a online journalism piece. She finds out quickly that the world of wrestling is very sexist and homophobic in ways she didn’t previously understand. She’s learning the double standards that really effect women in wrestling. He attractive, and have people want you, but don’t give in. Be strong, but not to strong, not threating, never stronger than a man. Be there to make the man look good but don’t outshine him.

She is learning a lot about her self through the story as well. Not knowing how others are feeling and how that effects you. Not wanting to hurt a friend but also knowing you two want the same thing or person.

This feels very coming of age, in all the good ways.

Thank you Netgalley and Humanoids Inc for allowing me to read this for an honest review.

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