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I Love Amy #1

나는 에이미를 사랑해 1

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“친구와 함께 있으면 이런 기분이 드는 걸까?”

학교 제일의 킹카 ‘피터’에게 집착하던 문제아 ‘비비’. 어느 날, 그의 주변을 맴도는 동양인 여자애 ‘에이미’가 거슬리기 시작한다. 그녀에게 경고하기 위해 자신의 집에 초대했지만 오히려 호감을 느끼게 되고… 두 사람은 비비의 고백을 돕는다는 조건으로 서로에게 유일한 친구가 되기로 한다.

272 pages, Paperback

First published July 8, 2024

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3 reviews
March 2, 2025
lesbians are so cool i wish they were real
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1,009 reviews43 followers
March 19, 2026
I liked this. The art was funky and original, and the story was surprisingly (no, for real) deep and serious and dark at times, while also overall being lighthearted and fun. A great mix! The art style was used creatively to help tell the story in some original and interesting ways that I really appreciated. Very well done overall!

There was one or two details that I could gripe about, a plotline that might have gotten dropped, but I would say this wasn’t really a problem in the big picture.

I am reviewing for the entire series, no idea how many volumes it is but I’m doing this in one go. The whole thing is a quick read that isn’t too long and is well worth the trip.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing a free ARC. This honest review was left voluntarily.
Profile Image for Rod Brown.
7,547 reviews288 followers
February 21, 2026
I have mixed feelings about this book.

The art is a bit too cutesy, but also striking at times. The script is enjoyably absurd in places and just poorly written in others. The characters are occasionally endearing but sometimes annoying. And I'm confused, is this a story of friendship or is it a romance?

Beatrice Luna "Bibi" Reden is a spoiled rich girl who acts like an unhinged sociopath in pursuit of her high school crush, Peter. When she sees him talk briefly to Amy Lee, a quiet loner, Bibi decides Amy is a romantic rival and inserts herself into Amy's life to secretly sabotage her chances. But then the loose cannon and the wallflower are friends? And suddenly Amy Lee's ominous-looking estranged BFF, Camilla Connor, is angered by/concerned about this development and also starts with the inserting and sabotaging too. And, hey, the characters have dark or tragic backstories that are teased throughout with short flashbacks.

I can't decide if this is all very dumb or rather delightful. But the fact that I want to read on to find out means I'm giving this volume a thumbs up.


FOR REFERENCE:

Contents: Character Profile [Bibi] -- Chapter 1. Bibi's First Friend -- Chapter 2. Amy -- Chapter 3. Operation: Meat Pie! -- Chapter 4. The Prom (1) -- Chapter 5. The Prom (2) -- Chapter 6. The Present -- Chapter 7. No Longer Friends -- Chapter 8. Again -- Chapter 9. Nightmare -- Chapter 10. Sleepless Nights -- Chapter 11. The Date (1) -- Chapter 12. The Date (2) -- Chapter 13. Amy, Kidnapped! -- Chapter 14. The Redens (1) -- Bonus -- Exclusive Extras #1. Bibi -- Exclusive Extras #2. Celeb -- Exclusive Extras #3. Camilla -- Exclusive Extras #4. Amy
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133 reviews9 followers
March 22, 2026
For the first in a series, I believe it perfectly set the tone for the upcoming volumes. The art style is so cute but can also feel "thriller-ish" when it comes to the psychopathic tendencies that Bibi has. I never knew what to expect with every other chapter, and I think that makes the story even more interesting and quite silly. Amy as a character is also much more different than what I have expected, and I think she is the most likeable person presented so far. She has a quirky charm, and I think Bibi is catching onto that too. As for Camilla, I am curious to know what is making her act this way, and well.... I hope she stays away before our miss troublemaker will make her stay away. And Bibi is by far the character that intrigues me the most (aside from Amy's mother, who intrigues me in a negative way). I want to get into her brain and see her thought processes, especially with these new realizations she is going through!!

I am very excited to continue reading this story and see if at any point in time will I be able to guess what's going on haha.

Thank you NetGalley and Yen Press for providing me with an e-ARC of this story!!
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81 reviews2 followers
May 15, 2025
Pre Read Ꮺ ָ࣪ ۰ ͙⊹
another series my boyfriend recommended!!! Really short so i might finish it reallllll quick
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182 reviews8 followers
November 22, 2025
binged this today and it was actually more emotional than i expected. also very funny. 3.5ish
Profile Image for Mark.
2,902 reviews287 followers
November 9, 2025
[Thanks to Netgalley and Ize Press for an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.]

It’s some kind of a miracle that I not only enjoyed this volume but am looking forward to reading the rest of it. Not only does this make a bad first impression, it has a main character that is sociopathic and pretty awful.

Bibi is a rich monster who stomps all over her school and its rules because of the massive money her father donates to it. She is also incredibly possessive about things she loves and has a formaldehyde bunny as a pet.

Her human obsession is the generic Peter, who saved her life once and has therefore put himself directly in Bibi’s crosshairs. Peter seems to maybe show some interest in Amy, a clumsy mess of a student with no self-esteem, and it looks like Bibi’s hunt is on.

Except Bibi’s plot goes awry when she and Amy have a fun time at a sleepover and Bibi finds herself tangled up with Amy over and over again. Amy’s former friend Camilla seems to have some leftover issues, but it’s really all about Bibi feeling super weird when she’s with Amy.

The biggest obstacle here is Bibi herself. Everything about her is either creepy or annoying. She kidnaps, destroys, pays no attention to anything that doesn’t interest her, and has a kind-of off putting design with her heart eyes. She’s not deliberately mean, though about one second away from snapping, and that’s probably why the story doesn’t completely collapse on itself.

Amy is basically a victim in all this, but she’s also a sad and pathetic one. She’s a nervous wreck half the time and covered with bandages. Bibi describes her as a dirty kitty at one point and that’s roughly her level of helplessness. Even a straight up betrayal by Bibi doesn’t faze her, which is an indication of where Amy is at.

Both of them come from homes that are either broken, dysfunctional, or both, and they manage to get along, provided that Amy is of some use to Bibi. A variety of plots to snag Peter ensue, but inevitably they come down to Amy and Bibi hanging out.

The parts where the lesbian stuff comes through are the most fun. Bibi can be downright normal when she’s in that zone and the near kiss this volume is pretty great as those sorts of things go.

But waiting for Bibi to not quite be so loathsome is hard. It’s played up for laughs, but I wouldn’t call this especially funny. It’s a story of two broken people who are probably better off together since they can stand one another.

Even with web comic pacing and the dialogue that sometimes makes less than perfect sense, this still held my attention and I don’t hate stories about broken people finding one another. And these two are as broken as they come.

Sometimes I won’t read a train wreck, sometimes I will. I genuinely want to see what happens with these two and there’s enough seeded here that it’s clear they have their reasons for being like they are. That’s saying something.

3 stars - acquired taste barely describes it, I can see this being way too much for a lot of people, but there’s a compelling ‘it’ factor that I cannot quite nail down that makes me want to read more. Recommended-ish, with reservations.
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901 reviews46 followers
September 18, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!!

I love yandere lovesick characters. Bibi’s design with the permanent heart in her eyes is so cute. I’m interested to continue this series because there seems to be some parts that aren’t fully explained. What happened to Amy to where she couldn’t kiss Bibi? It seems to be some sort of traumatic experience. The art was so cute and I’m liking the story so far!
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33 reviews
April 17, 2025
q lindo todo 💗 las amé y aunq algunas veces me confundían mucho, verlas juntas es hermoso 😭😭 y ojo tiene mucho potencial para seguir, se me hizo muy cortitoo, necesito ver más sobre ellas
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212 reviews41 followers
November 9, 2025
Thank you to Yen Press and NetGalley for providing me with a copy of I Love Amy, Vol. 1! As always, all opinions are my own and this review is being left voluntarily.

2.25 stars rounded down

✨ Sapphic Graphic Novel
✨ 0.5/5 Spice Level
✨ Volume 1
✨ Rep:
Asian MC

I recommend if you enjoy…
- graphic novels
- high school settings
- a quirky, morally questionable main character
- darker themes behind all the silly

Content warnings after review.

General thoughts…

I Love Amy was originally published in an episodic format on Webtoons (and possibly some other sites?). The main character, Bibi, quite frankly needs some help from a licensed psychologist. The source of her atypical, stalker behaviors are someone looked into in this first volume, but I imagine there is a lot more to unpack.

Some things I loved…
- The art! It’s fun, and I really thought the coloring was especially well done. There was more than one point while I was reading that I took time to appreciate how pleasing the colors were to look at.
- The character designs are distinct and easy to tell apart. They didn’t suffer from “same face syndrome”.

Some things to consider…
- Because this was originally published in an episodic format, I think the storytelling suffered a bit. This is more noticeable in a graphic novel format. I think the author may have benefited from re-working the story/panels to create a better story flow. Unfortunately this made it difficult to follow along at some points as well as a bit of repetition and time jumps that were hard to follow.
- The main character, Bibi, is not very likable. I don’t think the reader learns enough about her early on to look past her glaring red flags.

Final thoughts…
I think I may have enjoyed reading this more in its original format versus this graphic novel. It wasn’t awful by any means, but I struggled to follow along with the story. I will likely not read the next volume.

(beware potential spoilers below)

Content Warnings
(may not be all inclusive)

kidnapping, stalking, bullying, family trauma, family neglect
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301 reviews75 followers
January 26, 2026
Thank you YEN PRESS | IZE PRESS and NetGalley, for providing me with this arc, in exchange for my honest review.

Don’t let the gorgeous, girly and fun cover of this graphic novel fool you, the girl on the cover is kind of a psycho, but you will laugh and be obsessed with this amazing story too, I promise!!

The first pages are as pretty as the cover and arranged in a girly journal kind of way, which I love and want to copy in my own journal, if I ever get to making one.

Bibi looks like a popular rich girl who is beautiful and has everything, but when you look closer, especially at her eyes, you can sense she is disturbed.

Beatrice or Bibi, is a 17 year old girl who is known at her school for being crazy. She doesn’t have any friends and has a crush on a popular guy from her school, named Peter.

She has apparently stabbed people with a fork and keeps her beloved and very dead pet rabbit in its cage, preserved in a jar and yes she talks to it. She also really loves stalking people but in a very funny way!

When she ties up a girl from her school, named Amy, on a chair in her basement, because she saw her talking to Peter, they accidentally become friends! They both have a troubled past and Amy ends up helping Bibi or is kinda forced to xd actually, to realize her dream of going to prom with Peter.

A third girl called Camilla, who seems to like Peter and used to be friends with Amy, comes into play and makes things extra interesting! And when Bibi is forced by Camilla to stop seeing Amy, their relationship seems to go in an unexpected direction.

Bibi is intense and definitely has a screw loose but she makes this story so fun too.. You can’t help rooting for Amy who is clumsy and shy but just a very good person too. I would love to see more of Peter because apart from maybe one short conversation and him always being surrounded by girls, so clearly being popular, you don’t really get to know him. Camilla is intense too but she seems to still really like Amy and wants to protect her.

I cannot wait to read the next volume, for some more fun drama and just more of these compelling characters!
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634 reviews15 followers
January 12, 2026
(1.5)

психічно неврівноважена (й до біса annoying) гг1, бібі, абсолютно безпідставно сохне за якимось рандомним тіпом в школі, пітером, хапає собі у підстилки подруги затуркану й мляву гг2, емі, щоб з її допомогою добитись уваги вищезгаданого тіпа, а ні — то бодай потренуватись на ній, поки не почне з ним власне зустрічатися. все це нам подають у придурошно-потішному тоні, з купою придурошно-токсичних ситуацій, де емі виконує свою роль краще килимка у ванній, а бібі самозакохано з неї знущається та на думці собі одне лиш має — дістати пітера. і ми, типу, маємо хіхікати та з завмершим серцем спостерігати, як мило тупо вимальовуватиметься їхня дружба, накльовуватимуться щирі почуття й розкриватимуться дохуя травматичні події минулого бібі, які зробили її такою бідною та нещасною тупою та бісячою... на тлі також є миршавенька родинна драма і з боку емі, її мутна колишня подружка, майже-поцілунок з бібі, новий фокус її обсесивності і всяке таке.

мені чесно похуй, як там афігєнно авторка далі розрулюватиме сюжет, за що з нього всі так, здається, від щирого захвату всикаються, бо у мене на такі метАірОНіЧні та гЛиБОкі історії бажання час тратити нема. яким би колосальним не був потенційний розвиток персонажок, я сумніваюсь, що payback буде того вартим. meh

p.s. мальовка й кольори гарні
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630 reviews2 followers
February 7, 2026
Der Artstyle ist auf jeden Fall gewöhnungsbedürftig, nach einer Weile hab ich's aber kaum noch bemerkt. Wobei die ständigen Herzaugen von Bibi schon etwas creepy aussehen 😂 der Plot ist eigentlich ganz simpel: Bibi ist ein Mädchen, das alles hat, was sie will. Allerdings fehlt es ihr an Zuneigung und Liebe, vor allem aus familiärer Sicht. Aber auch sonst gibt's da niemanden, mit dem sie sich wirklich angefreundet hat. Bis plötzlich Amy auftaucht und Bibi ihr vorschlägt, Freunde zu sein - da sie gesehen hat, wie Amy mit ihrem geliebten Peter spricht. In den ist sie nämlich unsterblich verliebt, seitdem er sie vor einem näherkommenden Bus gerettet hat. So versucht sie seitdem, ihm näher zu kommen.. und Amy hilft ihr nun dabei..
Natürlich gibt's viele Szenen, die anders laufen, als von Bibi geplant, das macht es aber irgendwie auch ganz witzig und charmant 😄 auch dass plötzlich Dinge geschehen, die Bibi nicht einordnen kann. Und man erfährt von beiden immer wieder etwas aus der Vergangenheit. So erkennt man schnell, dass es beide auf ihre eigene Weise nicht gerade leicht hatten früher - oder auch jetzt. Ich kann mir in etwa vorstellen, was da noch so kommt. Aber maybe passieren auch noch einige unerwartete Twists 👀 mal sehen! 😄 Jedenfalls denke ich, dass die Story sicher noch so einiges an Tiefgang parat hält.
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189 reviews7 followers
March 28, 2026
I think this might be my first ever manhwa? And it was straight up my alley. Super cute but also dark and twisted.

It is an entirely compelling story, with all of its drama. Bibi is an interesting main character because it's pretty hard to be on her side, she's clearly acting like an unhinged lunatic from the get go.
In the same way Amy is fascinating because why would you stay where you know you're being used? But  it creates a fun dynamic and lots of intrigue to learn who each of the characters are, and their personal motivations.

I love the balance of crazy humorous drama and real heartfelt moments. Don't be fooled by the (beautiful) very pink and cutesy artwork, you'll be in for a much more complex experience as it seems – and it does handle quite dark themes.

I'm excited to see the characters and relationships build more over the following volumes.
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197 reviews25 followers
March 12, 2026
i read it online back two years ago and i absolutely loved it, so glad i have the part copy! (re-read #1)
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438 reviews
May 28, 2025
Reseña:

Bibi es considerada la chica rara del instituto, y tienen razón para juzgarla de esta manera. Una chica adinerada que suele salirse con la suya gracias a su dinero, sin embargo, los problemas que causa hacia las demás personas no se limita solo a ser una "mean girl", más bien caen en tendencias agresivas y psicópatas. Su falta de empatía e importancia por los demás la caracteriza, pero claro que puede mostrarse interesada por algo, o más bien... Obsesionada, y este es el destino de Peter, un chico al cual todos adoran por su personalidad cálida y amistosa, ¿Cómo un chico tan genial como Peter no se fijaría en una chica como Bibi?... entonces que hace él prestándole tanta atención a una chica tan insignificante como Amy.



Por los celos que esto le provoca, invita a Amy a su casa, disfrazado bajo la mentira de querer ser su amiga, sin embargo, sus verdaderas intenciones son desaparecerla de su camino. Su plan se ve frustrado por lo bien que pasa la noche junto a Amy, está experimentando por primera vez lo que es una amistad, o el intento de esta.



Bibi y Amy se unirán bajo una amistad que ante los demás puede verse toxica, pero comparado con la historia de sus vidas, es un respiro a todo esto.



Opinión personal:

La historia al principio me sorprendió bastante, porque todo el dibujo de esta obra es bastante tierna y "soft", por lo cual cuando comienzan a mostrar la personalidad agresiva de Bibi, es bastante sorprendente, no esperas que la obra realmente gire a tintes "oscuros". No consideraría a esta obra como un thriller o algo por el estilo, pero si tomar en cuenta que puede ser difícil de leer para algunos lectores. Me gusto bastante la historia, como se muestra lo complicada que ha sido la vida de ambas y como esto influye en su personalidad y vida, especialmente me gusto la historia de Amy, da a entender mucho el porque de sus acciones.

Sin embargo hay que dejar en claro que la relación de Amy y Bibi es algo muy toxico y que no debería ser romantizado.
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1,712 reviews13 followers
January 11, 2026
A student told me I would love this one and that I could borrow his copy as soon as it came in. He was right. I loved it! The art work reminded me a lot of Sailor Moon. And to be honest, Bibi is a little unhinged too. I did love her chaotic energy and obsession with Peter. All in all, solid recommendation made to me and that I will recommend to others.
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1,187 reviews21 followers
December 28, 2025
This was so much fun! I wasn’t entirely sure what I was getting myself into when I picked this up, but I’m definitely glad I did.

First and foremost, Bibi is deranged 😂 I do think there’s a reason why she’s the way she is, though, and I look forward to learning more about it. There’s definitely some sketchy stuff happening with her family that’s only implied in this volume and not developed quite yet. Most of the characters are just scared of her and think she’s a “psycho,” but I’m just curious about the way she ticks 🤔

In the same vein, Amy also has a similarly dark and mysterious past. Her mom especially is someone she seems to think back on fondly, but there seem to be traumatic memories of her as well (beyond just the fact that she’s dead). I’m even more curious to know about her family if I’m honest, especially considering that Amy seems so “well adjusted.” I put that in quotations because she actually is not well adjusted at all 😅 She’s simply taken her trauma and made herself be as small and not troublesome as possible. She’s quiet and reserved, and she doesn’t really have close friendships. All of this actually reflects her own frailty and how susceptible she is to more harm. Exhibit A: Bibi literally kidnaps her, and her response to that is extremely calm and measured.

I’m curious to see how things will develop between Amy and Bibi and also Amy and Camilla. Both relationships seem fraught in different ways.

All in all, definitely looking forward to the release of the next volume!
Profile Image for Katie Hall.
266 reviews67 followers
October 30, 2025
I liked I Love Amy! I feel like there was a good mix of light hearted and dark moments in this manga. I liked both Bibi and Amy as characters especially Bibi, I always like reading a good yandere type of character and I’m both excited and curious to see how she develops in future volumes. I enjoy Amy’s character too but I feel like I just need to see a bit more from her, Bibi and Amy are nearly complete opposites in personality but I’m enjoying their moments together, I’m liking the toxic friendship between them and I’m intrigued on how things will proceed with them. I’m curious to know what kind of direction this story will go in both character and plot wise, I wonder if both of these characters will receive some form of help or if they will match each others darkness. Either way I’m intrigued! I loved the art style of I Love Amy, the cutesy pastels, character outfits, chapter starters, and especially Bibi’s heart eyes are the cutest but just the general art style of this manga is adorable. It’s very fitting and I love it. Thank you to the publisher for giving me a complimentary review copy of the book.
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647 reviews6 followers
October 19, 2025
I’m not sure whether to call this story cute or creepy — it’s definitely a mix of both! Our main character, Bibi, is a rich girl with a bad reputation for being a bit unhinged — she’s known for violent outbursts, breaking things, and generally scaring off everyone around her. When she sees Amy talking to her crush, Bibi impulsively invites her over for a “sleepover,” but what happens is surprisingly normal — and the beginning of an unexpected friendship.

As the two girls grow closer, their bond becomes something both strange and sweet. However, Amy’s old best friend isn’t happy about the new friendship and tries to drive them apart. The story blends dark undertones — including hints of stalking and obsession — with bright, adorable artwork that creates an eerie contrast.

For parents:
This story touches on themes of loneliness, toxic relationships, and emotional instability. While the art is cute and colorful, the content leans dark and is better suited for older teens or mature readers who can handle unsettling psychological elements.
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43 reviews8 followers
September 18, 2025
Bibi has a massive crush on Peter, and she'll stop at nothing to make him hers. That includes taking down the girl that she sees talking to him at school. What starts out as a sleepover designed to destroy her romantic rival turns into a budding friendship with Amy. But, as the girls grow closer, Bibi has to wrestle with the weird feelings she's having for her friend. But she can't love Amy because she loves Peter, right?

I loved the art style in this one. It was cute and quirky, and while the main idea is pretty lighthearted, the story can get surprisingly deep at times. It was a super quick read, and it left me wanting more of Bibi and Amy's story. I can't wait for the next volume!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Profile Image for Lilith.
157 reviews
January 26, 2025
2 /5 stars
[3.5 /10 stars]

- story [0.5 /2]
- worldbuilding & consistency [0 /1]
- art [1 /1]
- characters [0 /1]
- length & progress [0.5 /1]
- ending [0.5 /1]
- originality [0.5 /1]
- enjoyment [0.5 /2]

~quick thoughts~
• too much of a psycho without any redeeming qualities for the main character
• the art gets really good at some points and you can read through very quickly - barely any text
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8 reviews
December 3, 2025
︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶
The start on one of my favorite pieces of fiction.
︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶
The highlight of this story has to be the characters. All of them, including the ones that don't play a major role are fleshed out enough to feel real. Their portrayal through Bibi's POV is really unique, haven, seen anything like it before or since. Characters that "don't matter" for Bibi appear in a single color, and without details. The one she focuses on is Peter. However (and this has to be my favorite detail) his eyes are not visible. When she meets Amy, she too starts as a boring blob, but gets more detailed as she spends time with Bibi. While Bibi doesn't realize it at the start, Amy becomes a more important person for Bibi, while Peter always felt more like a goal Bibi was chasing.
︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶
!TRIGGER AND SPOILER WARNING FOR THE FOLLOWING PART!
The story also talks about how trauma is passed down from one family member to another. Amy was nearly murdered by her mom when she was a little kid, causing her to develop what is implied to be PTSD. She has problems with being inside cars or other vehicles, which is a great way for the story to show how trauma affects day to day life. Bibi's uncle (as well as her mom) was abused by his father in the basement of their mansion. After his dad died, he felt free. He and his sister could finally live without fear, especially since his sister started her own family.

It all gets ruined when his sister and her husband died in a plane crash. He now has to take care of Bibi, who was too young to go with her parents. But slowly, with Bibi being interested in the mansion's basement and accidentally killing the uncle's beloved dog, which was heavily implied to happen because of him saying how all precious things should be stored safely, he started seeing his dad in Bibi, even when she was extremely young.

They eventually both started going to therapy, and during the story the uncle realized he was becoming a lot more like his father than Bibi ever was.
︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶
At the end, the meaning of the story becomes obvious - life isn't gonna just end on a happily ever after- it's gonna keep going, and you're going to change. Amy's mom eventually leaves prison and moves in with her sister, Bibi's uncle tries to start treating her better, Amy's aunt stops overprotecting her, Bibi moves on from her bunny's death and starts treating people better and Amy and Camilla stop avoiding each other. And yet things didn't instantly get better, it wasn't a one time thing then done and most importantly none of the character's actions are excused.
︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶︶ ⏝ ︶ ୨୧ ⏝ ︶
Overall, I Love Amy is a beautiful story that I would rate even higher if I could and recommend to most people I know. 𓊆ྀི❤︎𓊇ྀི
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339 reviews7 followers
September 21, 2025
I am genuinely not really sure where to start with this one. It is, I believe about two girls Bibi and Amy (I will explain why I said I believe soon). Bibi is the daughter of a rich family who has left her alone for as far as I can tell most of her life. This has resulted in her having serious socialization issues, anger management issues, and some very weird hobbies. Amy went through an extremely traumatic event at a young age, is from a very broken home, and now lives with her Aunt. She also used to be besties with the most popular girl at school, who also happens to be friends with Peter the most popular boy at school, and the kid that Bibi has fixated on. This is not under any circumstances healthy. Hell, it is full on stalker level creepy. And guess what Amy's ex-best friend is pretty much Bibi with Amy. Bibi recruits Amy to help her get a date with Peter and Camilla the ex bestie spends most of the book trying to break Bibi and Amy up.

That's it that's the story. A whole host of emotionally and mentally unstable teenagers spend the book doing things to each other that are at the very least mean and at the worst just straight up illegal (at one Bibi invites Amy over for a snack, somehow knocks her out, and ties her to a chair in the basement). I feel like what the author is trying to portray is living with mental illness, trauma, and neglect as a teenager but it's just not translating well.

I probably won't be continuing this one, I just have no emotional investment in the characters or the story to see what happens next.


As always thanks to NetGalley and Yen Press for the eArc!
426 reviews9 followers
September 21, 2025

This is such a strange comic. Bibi is not your normal girl having several issues — such as not seeing other people as real, having no care for other people’s property, for rules, for social niceties or other people’s opinions of her. She’s rich, entitled, and hyperfocused on a boy named Peter who she wants to go to prom with. As the chapters unfold I can guess at why it’s Peter she wants as opposed to any other boy, but this book — only 14 chapters long — doesn’t get into the actual fun of the prom.

Ami is always injured, her legs covered in bandages and band-aids with no explanation given — or even hints — as to why and how this happens. She’s clumsy, yes, but bumping her head on a locker isn’t the same as having to constantly cover up her legs.

Camilla used to be friends with Ami, but isn’t anymore though she still has some unresolved feelings over that relationship. They were once so close that Ami’s aunt made her lunches, but now Ami avoids her, and if it weren’t for Bibi using Ami, Camilla wouldn’t get involved. Not that Bibi cares about Camilla in the least.

It’s an interesting set up and I’m very curious to see where it goes. The art is also very cute with an emphasis on pastel colors and Bibi’s heart shaped pupils. The whole thing looks like it should be some cute, fluffy sapphic romance … but given how everything’s going so far, I’m curious to see how many people make it to the end of the series alive!

Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC!
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