This is a story that aims to acknowledge and pay homage to choice rather than path by proximity or compulsion. In “Bloom”, the reader and Ari explore the concept of wanting to find your own passion and way through life, rather than accepting without question that your passion is determined by familiarity or family. At its core, “Bloom” is about discovering – and rediscovering – passions in the midst of life transitions. This is not a coming out story, no one seems surprised or unaware of Ari’s sexual orientation, and there is no shock value or suggestions of a first experience. The crux of the protagonists’ dilemma is not found in his romantic or sexual awakening. While readers may expect an emphasis to be placed on the romance due to the loving gaze between two characters seen on the graphic novel’s cover, it is ultimately not the focus.
Panetta and Ganucheau serve up a flawed but ultimately enjoyable young adult coming of age story, with a hint of LGBTQ+ romance, all wrapped in a clever title.
Will you be picking up a copy of Bloom Part II when it arrives in autumn 2023? What are your hopes for the newly announced sequel story? Let The Beat know what you think, either over on social media or here in the comment section.Illustrated, colored, and lettered by Savanna Ganucheau Mix in lots of baking, romance, and a look at how Ari’s parents fell in love and we’ve ended up with a story that we’re really excited to share with everyone! As Ari tries to navigate Hector’s world for the first time, he struggles to find his place. They’re happy but they miss each other so Ari decides to visit Hector at school. It’s been over a year since the end of the first book and Ari is still working at his family’s bakery while Hector has moved away to finish up culinary school. And like the first book, it will be published by First Second.
The unimpeachable creative team will be reunited for Bloom Part II, which is scheduled for released in Fall 2023.
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