I just had a lot of fun reading this one! I mean it's just so adorable and was exactly I wanted to read. Plus, I did NOT have to suffer through any second-hand embarrassment, which is a huge win for me. I settled on 5 hearts for this one because there's not much going on in terms of story/plot but I still absolutely loved it. So, 5 hearts rather than stars! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

The dialogue between the characters is god-tier in cuteness. Seriously, its so well-done. & I haven't even mentioned the art yet, which is of course adorable and suits the characters so well. This might be a favorite of the year for me....

Daybreak:
📌grumpyish x sunshine

📌low stakes

📌diverse characters

📌no spice, not even a smooch (in this vol.)

📌did I mention it's extremely cute?

*full blog post scheduled for June 25th (can be moved upon request)*

“They’re crushing, there’s chemistry, and they’re totally clueless.” I love the idea of this book. The plot was so up my alley, but the character won’t for me. I usually love a good cheesy love story, where the characters are just head over heels for one another, but they’re not sure if the other feels the same way. I just wish I read this during my web toon era but I don’t think this is for me now.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for granting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest rating.

Daybreak is absolutely adorable and the characters are incredibly lovable and relatable in a way that makes me nostalgic for those fluttery feelings of a first crush. What a sweet and heartwarming queer love story!

Full of humor and kick-your-feet swoon, Marcus and Cog’s story is one of new romance and friendship. The author does a wonderful job of depicting feelings and humor, and I found myself totally in love with the art style. A beautiful story with beautiful art!

My one criticism is that it did feel as though this volume ended in a weird place, and that kind of disrupted the story.

This is absolutely perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Bloom!

So cute, sweet and innocent. The art work is beautiful and I love the dramatics and facial expression. The chemistry between Marcus and Cog is too adorable. So much fun to read and I loved seeing their friends and families reactions to them being queer. I can't want to follow their journey and see how this story develops.

Ahhhhhhh I love this webcomic and I'm so happy it's in a book form!
The art is amazing and I love the diverse characters it's so refreshing to not have white cishet people as the main characters especially in a graphic novel. I also adore that these characters KNOW who they are and are just falling in love together, the fact that Cog uses They/He pronouns and it's never blatantly stated is top tier perfection.
I've read this before on Webtoon and I'll read it again in any book form! I love reading Webtoons and I'm always so excited when they come out with books for them
5 stars
Thank you Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group along with NetGalley for the e-ARC

This was too stinking cute! I loved the art style and how you could pick out the manga influences; it had excellent diversity (queer Black main characters, secondary characters who are POC, one character with vitiligo—maybe even dyslexia rep?); and I was giggling the whole time over how genuinely funny it was. Watching Marcus crush on Cog and then Cog crush on Marcus was a joy. As wonderful as some graphic novels and web comics are at depicting topics such as mental health and family drama, sometimes you just need a light, fluffy, feel-good read. My only notes are that I want to see more of the boys' friends and family, and that Cog's pronouns were sometimes unclear ("he" vs. "they" in the span of two speech bubbles).

Will definitely pick up the next volume!

I received an ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a sweet story! Both of the love interests were so wholesome and all of their interactions had me giggling and kicking my feet. It really felt like a sugar rush to read in the best way possible. I can’t wait to see how their relationship progresses in future volumes!

So unbelievably cute and funny!!! I need more ASAP! Cog and Marcus have such cute chemistry but are also both extremely dense that it makes me want to keep reading till they finally realize it’s mutual.

This was a little bit too young for me to enjoy. I was hoping for something a little more in-depth. The rep is there and it's worth the read if you want something sweet.

Marcus and Cog are crushing, hard. Follow their cozy and wholesome journey as they discover more about each other and themselves in the crazy world of high school. There is nothing like the feeling of crushing on someone and the butterflies are contagious!

With such beautiful colors and personalities, Moosopp brings the unique characters in Daybreak to life. Moosopp creates spaces for everyone highlighting the rich diversity of life. Marcus and Cog are so lovable, pretty, and charming, it is impossible not to get hooked on their romance. This book is perfect for teens who are breaking the gap between online and physical content. The content and story is of interest to a wide range of teens and accessible to many grade levels. For teens of this era the unscrolled format of this graphic novel is easy to follow. For those who are not accustomed to Webtoon or scrolling may learn implied episode breaks within the novel.

Wow, Daybreak was a very endearing novel about two friends failing in love. I adored the book's art style and all of the cute moments, of which there were many. I really enjoyed how it initially seemed to be from Marcus' perspective and changed into Cog's as the book went on, giving you a good feel of the characters and their feelings. I can't wait for the second volume because that cliffhanger got me in a state of anticipation.
Thank you, NetGalley and the publishers, for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

soooooooo cute!

Daybreak is a graphic novel about Cog and Marcus. The two high schoolers slowly are developing feelings for each other. We are also introduced to some of their friends and family!

Moos does a great job of capturing the feeling of butterflies when flirting with someone. The art is so expressive and bright, which brings the character's feelings to life! I liked that their weren't huge miscommunications or conflicts, but rather the everyday ups and downs of having a crush, and the overall fun & wholesome nature of crushing on someone!!! I can't wait to see more of this couple & the side characters in future volumes.

(thank you to netgalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for my honest review!)

Very, very cute! The art is great, and both characters are adorable. Very soft and cozy vibes. Can’t wait to read more!

Sweet and cozy I loved that fact that both main characters were black with black features which isn’t something you see much in comics. A fast and enjoyable read.

4 Stars

This made me smile SO hard. The art style is adorable, all of the characters are unique and charming. There is no plot to this, and that's just fine. Follow our two sillies as they navigate school and crushes and yummy food. I blew through this so fast I had to go back and enjoy it all over again. Tooth-rottingly sweet and full of fluff. If you need a pick me up, Daybreak is perfect!

My thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for this ARC.

Unfortunately, this book didn’t quite work for me. While the illustrations were visually appealing, the plot felt disorganized and lacked a strong, cohesive direction. The characters also felt scattered, making it hard to connect with them or fully engage in the story. I think the plot had potential but could have been developed more effectively for a stronger impact.

This is a sweet story about young love. The characters were incredibly relatable and it made want to keep turning the pages. I think it's a great example of the butterflies you get when you have a crush on someone, and I loved the fact that the cast of characters were diverse. I can't wait to read the next volume!

Before I begin, I would like to thank Moosopp for allowing me to read a Net Galley copy of Daybreak Volume One, which will be available on July 1st, 2025.

Marcus has a crush on Cog, and Cog has no idea what kind of shenanigans are gonna happen. They’re from different friend groups and start spending time together. From Marcus making Cog lunch, Cog walking Marcus home, and someone eating paper (it was an accident), they get to know each other better. Marcus is so sweet and wholesome, and Cog can get easily overloaded with stuff, so there’s no telling when they’re gonna confess their feelings to each other. It’s okay though, as long as they get to spend time together. This volume has episodes 1-52 of the Webtoon comic Daybreak.

This volume is fantastic. You have Marcus, a talented, sweet, and cute young teen that is devoted to working hard and being there for his loved ones. You have Cog, an honest, cool, old-school, easily flustered and handsome young person that loves food, books, and music. Marcus and Cog’s interactions were adorable, and I loved the friend dynamics between each of the main characters and their friends. The art was incredible, and the representation (people of color, LGBTQ+ etc.) was amazing. Seeing Marcus and Cog react to when one of them did something sweet made my heart melt, and I love this comic so much. The food looked delicious and I wanna wear Marcus’ outfits. Overall, if you like wholesome stories, great friend dynamics, cute and funny banter, great LGBTQ+ and POC representation, and sweet budding romance with low amounts of spice, then I highly recommend this book. Here’s the link with more information: Amazon.com: Daybreak Volume One: 9781998341443: Moosopp: Books

Super cute and sweet. This is peak teen drama and angst surrounding crushes and relationships and instantly transported me to being back in high school.