Such a cute book! I started reading and couldn't put it down until I was finished. It was about revisiting your hometown and uncovering high school memories through a new lens since you've developed and learned more about yourself. I would give it 4.5 stars if I could! Very good but just missing a little something (maybe it was just the use of the "misunderstood' high school bully trope?). The characters had such depth and chemistry and the illustration was beautiful and full of emotion. The characters and the premise were very relatable and compelling. I would recommend this to almost anyone especially queers that grew up in a small town. Very re-readable. Honestly finished it and immediately wanted to restart the book!

This is a great graphic novel for the queers. I love the representation when it comes to queer relationships and relationships. It also brings to light some of the issues that many queer people face growing up with their identity as well. Tessa, the main character, is so relatable, especially when it comes to friendships and relationships. Olive and Tessa's friendship/relationship was the perfect amount of development that made me feel happy for them. The conversations in this graphic novel was very easy to read and felt very authentic in the way that any person would have with their friends or family. I also like how this graphic novel, while focusing on the romantic aspect of Tessa's life also focuses on other issues that readers will be able to relate to, especially in Vancouver. This graphic novel makes the reader relate and understand the developments happening in today's cities but also how difficult it is to make a living through art or any profession. Overall, I thoroughly liked this book and made me love how authentic and light this graphic novel was. Personally, a must read.

⭐⭐⭐.5

I read this instead of studying for my french final.

I know that isn't the best idea but I promised myself I'd read a chapter and then...

Anyways, the book. Gorgeous. Wonderful. Heart-warming. I could keep the adjectives going but I want to talk about this in depth. It was the kind of book that spoke to me and said how I felt into words. It took emotions and feeling I couldn't comprehend and put it into words. Secondly, I want to say how AMAZING the communication in this book was. Characters who were supposed to be adults acted like adults. They didn't shy away from uncomfortable conversation and were able to make amends without unnecessary miscommunication. Thirdly, I LOVE the art style. When I opened the book I was concerned that the style might not've been for me but as I read it started to grow on me.

The only reason this wasn't a five star read for me was because the relationship felt to rushed. I wish there was more substance to the relationship instead of a 2 page montage.

Overall I really liked the book and want to say thank you to Kathleen Gros for this story.