Back matter includes recipes and bonus art. Her palette of cool blues captures the coastal town in winter and summer and her two page spreads depicting baking are fantastic. How Ari copes with this, over time, shows growth of character and maturing that is so rewarding to see in a work of fiction, and so valuable for young readers. As Ari finally begins to accept the status of his friendships with old high school friends and trust in Hector, he grows into himself. Very slowly, a romance blooms between Hector and Ari, with Ari acting like a petulant, jealous child when Hector's friends visit, or when Hector makes a visit back to Birmingham. But, things with his friends and bandmates aren't quite as solid as he imagined, and, as he trains Hector in the family recipes, he almost enjoys his work in the bakery again. And I want more! Pleeeaaase.When Hector applies for the bakery job, it seems like Ari can finally pursue his dreams and get away from the bakery he hates. Bloom by Kevin Panetta, Savanna Ganucheau (Illustrator) 4.7 (13) eBook 11.99 Hardcover 25.99 Paperback 16.99 eBook 11.99 View All Available Formats & Editions Instant Purchase Available on Compatible NOOK Devices and the free NOOK Apps.
The artwork does, however, deserve five shiny stars. At times, I was even confused-does Ari have feelings for Cameron? Does Hannah have feelings for Ari? These things were not well addressed. The reason why I can’t give it five stars is because, while Ari & Hector’s relationship was wonderful and rekindled my love of love, Ari’s relationship with his friends frustrated me. It reminded me of Taproot by Keezy Young, another beautiful queer graphic novel that made my insides melt. I am one for slow-burns so I felt like I hit the jackpot with this book. That is, until he meets Hector, who reminds him that there is a lot of beauty in his life already. It follows Ari (Aristotle) who works at his family’s bakery but all he really wants is to move in with his band and pursue his love of music. I feel all the more motivated to get through this last month of classes if what awaits at the end of the dark tunnel is a beautiful light that will tan my skin.īut back to the story. Summer means no more school, means exams are over, means summer trip if my passport ever arrives. Regardless, it made me long for summer even more than I already am and that’s quite alright.
I have no idea though why this book was published in FEBRUARY because it is 100% a summer read and for a second there, after finishing it, I wondered if the snow outside had perhaps melted. I just want everyone on this planet to read this lovely queer graphic novel. Genres & Themes: Young Adult, Graphic Novel, LGBTQIA+, Friendship, Coming of Age, Love Bloom by Kevin Panetta & Savanna Ganucheau
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