Hiveswap Friendsim: Volume Six Review (Quincy Quinn)
These guys were ok. I would definitely buy them just to see for yourself.
Elwurd... was honestly kind of one-note in my opinion. Her character role was the badass-lesbian who was getting over a break-up. Elwurd. L-Word. Not even subtle. BUT the way I see it, I do like the relationship that was explored BETWEEN herself and another troll we have previously seen, also setting the precedent that trolls from past volumes can return for a bit. All the same, to theme a character after her same-sex relationship seems a little bit like a heavy-handed token to me, especially considering Homestuck and Hiveswap already have a great abundance of gay/lesbian/bi characters that were actually more flushed out with more aspects to their personality. But, we did only just now get to talk with her. It's just: I may be LGBT, but you can't sell me a character on their sexuality and romantic life. Luckily, I just happened to enjoy seeing the dynamic of the girls that broke up and what little time we got to see of our character just spending time with her.
Kuprum and Folykl are sweet. One of the better friendships portrayed in my opinion. I very much pale-ship them. Not as many thoughts on them, but I enjoyed their dynamic as well. My father took the Extended Zodiac quiz and shares a sign with Kuprum, so that was a little extra fun for me.
Overall, I thought this was a fair volume.