A raw graphic novel of a young woman's struggles with trauma, relationships, and survival through sex work and drug dealing.
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A raw graphic novel of a young woman's struggles with trauma, relationships, and survival through sex work and drug dealing.
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Desperate Pleasures is a young woman's fearless autobiographical account of difficult relationships set against a backdrop of trauma and abuse. Uncomfortably close-up, filled with dark humor, Desperate Pleasures is an unrelenting read and M.S. Harkness’ best work to date. M.S. Harkness is a cartoonist based out of Columbus, OH. She’s the author of the acclaimed memoir Tinderella
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Explicit depictions of sex work and casual hookups; frequent and central to the narrative. Potential coercion implied in sex work and sugar dating contexts.
Violence & gore
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Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language expected in raw, personal storytelling.
Substance use
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Frequent drug dealing and use, including pot; portrayed as part of survival, not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Minor social commentary on modern survival and dating culture.
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Central themes of trauma and abuse in relationships; a backdrop to the story. Potential coercion implied in sex work and sugar dating contexts.
Other
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