by Kevin Panetta
First Second, 2019. 368 pgs. Young Adult Comics
Now that Ari has finished high school, he is ready to move to the big
city with his hip band. But first, he needs to convince his dad to let him quit
his job at the family’s struggling bakery. He used to love working there as a
kid, but now he will do about anything to escape. While interviewing his
replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easygoing guy who loves baking as much as Ari
hates it. As they spend the summer together in the bakery, love starts to
bloom, as long as Ari doesn’t ruin everything.
I enjoyed the story and depth of the characters. The story flowed well,
and the monochromatic colors fit the tone of the story. Ari and Hector felt
fresh and relatable, and their relationship developed in authentic ways. This
was a sweet story about love and how the people who love us will be there as we
grow and learn and make terrible mistakes.
TT
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