Bloom

Format: hardcover

Genre/Topics: coming-of-age, found family, LGBTQIA+, graphic novel, young adult

Emotions: soft/awkward romance, realistic characters, half-baked development

This is a light, quaint jaunt into the queer boy-love graphic novel world. It's not quite as deep as Heartstopper thematically, but there's definitely a taste of something more. The art is exceptional, unique, and absolutely kept me interested even when the narrative felt a bit hasty and convoluted.