For those of who want more, here’s the “Relation That Suck” Study Guide. The guide provides background on Eva and Dries, walks readers through each scene and explains how the visual elements and text work together to tell the story, contains spider facts, answers some frequently asked questions, and much more.
Study Guide (PDF, 253 Kb)
An excerpt on Eva’s style: “As we are initially introduced to Eva, she wants to make a good impression so her attire and style are a bit more formal: her coiffure is neat, her nails trimmed, and her dresses refined and genteel. As the story progresses we see a more intimate vision of a dejected Eva. Her tresses begin to unravel, her nails grow out, and her dress more loose and casual. Delving deeper into her vampire-side, Eva’s hair burgeons into a mane like an animal ready for attack. Her garb also reflects her previously-suppressed aggressive, predatory nature.”