Bloom

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I have wanted to read this graphic novel for some time and was excited to see it at the library. This ended up being a sweet, engaging, and heartfelt read that I enjoyed a lot.Ari desperately wants to move to the city with his band, but his dad desperately needs Ari’s help to keep the family bakery going Ari decides to hire a replacement to help his dad, after a bunch of absolutely awful interviews he meets Hector. Hector absolutely loves baking and having Hector around might be even better for Ari than he knows.This was a very cute, funny, and sweet book about Ari trying to figure out what he wants out of life. I loved all the baking in here and the way that Ari’s family interacts. Ari can be annoying at times but he is also very sincere. Hector is another amazing character and the pure joy he brings to the bakery is fun to watch. The illustration was unique, fun to look at, and easy to follow. I enjoyed both the illustration and the story a lot.Overall this was a wonderful, feel good graphic novel about finding your way and falling in love. I loved a lot of the elements around baking, family, and love that featured in this book. I would recommend to those who enjoy sweet books about family and falling in love and don’t mind GLBT content. Read more Als de bakkerij vervolgens wordt getroffen door een tragedie, raken de jongens van elkaar verwijderd en is het nog maar de vraag of er een weg terug is. Fans of Monster and of the work of Walter Dean Myers—and even kids who think they don’t like to read—will devour this graphic adaptation. Edgy, searingly observant, and candid, often heartbreaking but threaded throughout with raw humor and hard-earned wisdom—Persepolis is a stunning work from one of the most highly regarded, singularly talented graphic artists at work today. TL;DR I know people are all trying to write these cutesy, uplifting little romance graphic novels now. I understand it's a thing. But I need the two protagonists in the romance who fall in love with each other to both be good people whom I like. People who may be flawed, but have enough good, strong personality traits for me to be rooting for them. And when two people end up together, I want to feel HAPPY, like both of them have achieved a GOOD THING, and be happy about their pleasant future together, NOT feeling like one has just been sadly burdened with a partner who is emotionally fragile, very insecure, very weak, and whom he will have to delicately and gently 'care for' and 'look after' for their whole entire relationship. JFC. Poor Hector.

Bloom by Nicola Skinner, Flavia Sorrentino | Waterstones Bloom by Nicola Skinner, Flavia Sorrentino | Waterstones

Anguished Declaration of Love: Ari and Hector both to each at the end of the novel, after Ari apologizes for letting Hector take the fall for the fire at the bakery. In this article, we have attempted to represent a broad scope of queer writers and stories. You’ll find a lesbian memoir, a gay romance, queer graphic novels filled with asexual and non-binary characters, as well as books by trans writers featuring trans characters. Nicholas Cox is determined to prove himself in the world of competitive fencing, and earn his place alongside fencing legends like the dad he never knew, but things get more complicated when he’s up against his golden-boy half-brother, as well as sullen fencing prodigy, Seiji Katayama. Hector werkt bij de ouders van Ari en Ari in de bakkerij. De twee zijn inmiddels goede vrienden geworden. Maar er lijkt meer op te bloeien tussen de twee. Durven ze hun vriendschap naar een hoger niveau te tillen en elkaar hun ware gevoelens te tonen? Dan gebeurt er een ongeluk in de bakkerij en weten zowel Ari als Hector niet meer hoe dat het nu nog verder moet. Er ontstaat een breuk. Zal dit nog goed komen?

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Despite his feelings towards Emma, Abe insisted he had to go to war to fight and afterwards, to fight hollowgasts and wights. They wrote many letters during the war. At first they were cute, such as "Remind you of something? To my bombshell! Love, Abe." And "Peeling spuds & dreaming of you. Come home soon. Love, your potato". However, they would afterwards become more and more depressing such as "Feeling caged without you. Won't you write? I worry so. Kisses, Emma". The fateful last letter contained three words "This is why" along with a snapshot of Abraham holding his daughter, Jacob's Aunt Susie. Their correspondence ended after. A connection begins to smolder . . . but will feelings of guilt and the mounting pressure of life outside of these adventures extinguish their spark before it catches fire? A young adult graphic novel that captures the complexities of the war in Ukraine, focusing on the siege of Mariupol (Feb ’22 – May ’22) and the brave people who stayed to defend their city against Russian forces as well as the resulting effects on global politics.

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Publisher of alternative comix, classic comics, and graphic novels from creators like Peter Bagge, Charles Burns, Daniel Clowes, Ellen Forney, and Chris Ware to name just a few. Ostensibly this is a romance between two young men (18 or 19?). Although nothing romantic really happens until about two-thirds of the way through the book. Yes, as you may have guessed, I JUST bought this online. Yes its 2:48 in the morning. Yes I bought 4 other books today. Yes, I 210% had to, because ! Look how precious! So many of you love this story; what could be better... two adorable boys falling in love

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With the summer holidays, Ari dreams of leaving his city, his parents' bakery, going to live with friends and playing in a band.

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Olivia knows that Gallant is hiding secrets, and she is determined to uncover them. When she crosses a ruined wall at just the right moment, Olivia finds herself in a place that is Gallant—but not. The manor is crumbling, the ghouls are solid, and a mysterious figure rules over all. Now Olivia sees what has unraveled generations of her family, and where her father may have come from. Ari's family owns a bakery that has fallen on hard times. They're struggling to make ends meet, hoping they won't have to close. Even though Ari loved baking with his father as a child, the last thing he wants to do now is spend his days slaving over hot ovens. He isn't quite sure what he wants to do now that high school is over, although he and his friends are talking about trying to make it with their band. But his parents need him to help them—for as long as it takes. Olivia has always wanted to belong somewhere, but will she take her place as a Prior, protecting our world against the Master of the House? Or will she take her place beside him? Graphic novels are a great way to explore new stories—or revisit well-loved ones in whole new ways. Oftentimes filled with visual color and always with jaw-dropping artwork, if you haven’t tried one, you’re definitely missing out! There are so many awesome stories in the graphic novel world—especially the YA graphic novel world—and if you’re totally willing to dive in, then there’s no better time than now! Cade has always loved to escape into the world of a good horror movie. After all, horror movies are scary—but to Cade, a closeted queer Latino teen growing up in rural Texas—real life can be way scarier.Desperately Looking for a Purpose in Life: Ari wants so badly to leave his hometown but he can't afford university and his music dreams start to look unlikely. He's left wondering what to do with the rest of his life, while resenting working at the bakery. Hector is this to a lesser extent, especially after his grandmother dies and he ended a relationship.