Well, who knew sex could be so hilarious? 
 Sex Criminals is one of the most bizarre and brilliant graphic novels I have ever read! The plot centres around two individuals, Suzie and Jon, who find that their orgasms give them the ability to stop time. Yes. You read that right. They have sex and STOP FRIGGIN' TIME! I told you it was bizarre. 
 And yet brilliant, too! 
 Despite the eccentricities of the plot, it had quite a straight forward storyline. What made it more alluring was the non-linear narrative: segments from the characters' past mingled with their present with no prior notice given to the reader. This gave a cohesive and well-rounded story in an exciting and constantly shifting format. 
 I found the style of writing just as distinctive. The protagonist directly related the story to the reader, making this feel personal and conversational. She often broke character and paused the story's trajectory to inform the reader of a fact or to relay her feelings. The segments located in the past often featured the protagonist in her present state. You see her dually as she was and as she is right now, as she acts as narrator to her own life's history. 
 The sequential artwork was just as alluring as the text. I loved how fresh the format consistently felt due to the alternating image sizes and text quantity: each page had something new to offer. The segments featuring frozen time displayed a stunning vibrancy of colour and an almost tangible feel to the tone that was of exceptional beauty. 
 I find little to fault with this unique and unconventional first installment and I can not wait to continue with the series and see where the plot will take us next.