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ALWAYS HUMAN
ALWAYS HUMAN | Ari North
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First serialized on the popular app and website WebToon, Always Human ran from 2015-2017 and amassed over 76,000 unique subscribers during its run. Now reformatted for a print edition in sponsorship with GLAAD, Always Human is a beautifully drawn graphic novel about a developing relationship between two young women in a near-future, soft sci-fi setting. Always Human is drawn in a manga-influenced style and with an incredible color palette that leaps off the page! In the near-future, people use technology to give the illusion of all kinds of body modificationsbut some people have Egans Syndrome, a highly sensitive immune system that rejects these mods and are unable to use them. Those who are affected maintain a natural appearance, reliant on cosmetics and hair dye at most to help them play with their looks. Sunati is attracted to Austen the first time she sees her and is drawn to what she assumes is Austens bravery and confidence to live life unmodded. When Sunati learns the truth, shes still attracted to Austen and asks her on a date. Gradually, their relationship unfolds as they deal with friends, family, and the emotional conflicts that come with every romance. Together, they will learn and grow in a story that reminds us no matter how technology evolves, we will remain . . . always human. Rendered in beautiful detail and an extraordinary color palette, Always Human is a sweet love story told in a gentle sci-fi setting by a queer woman cartoonist, Ari North.
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Lauredhel
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Austen has an autoimmune syndrome that means her body can't accept any bodymods, be they fashion, cognitive, or medical. She advocates fiercely for herself but struggles to find her path. Sunati has a dream of going to space - but is she too focused on making everyone else happy at her own expense?

This is a lovely duology of Australian cosy sapphic slice-of-life-ish science fiction graphic stories. The art is glowing and gorgeous. Enjoy!

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Matilda
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New haul arrived with perfect timing for the weekend.

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meagankc21
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Such a cute queer romance with a cool sci-fi world where most people use body mods to enhance their aesthetic or body functions. But some people, like Austen, can't use body mods because they're immunocompromised. Great story that delves into ableist language and preconceived notions. Plus 2 sweet young women falling in love. ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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