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A wonderful and sad graphic novel about two queer women (one white and trans, the other cis and Chinese) as their relationship disintegrates at the same time as their auntie relationship with their niece holds them together and brings them joy. Very committed to the nuances of relationships and the complexities of human beings. The art is gorgeous and has a fun way of drawing the characters as monsters when engaged in "feral" imaginative playing.

Library goodness.

I started STONE FRUIT last night while I sat up with Casey during another of his dodgy tummy episodes. I finished it this morning while he napped by the front door. It‘s a deeply affecting comic about family, relationships, and mental health, and it‘s going on my recs list. #gaymay

This was an emotional rollercoaster, but all in a good way. Even though there is a lot of sadness/depression in this story, I think it is hopeful in the end. I love how Nessie's character ties the other characters together and the role that the spectrum of imagination plays in the story. There is also much to be said for the complicated families that the characters have and how they navigate family in their lives. Love the artwork as well!

Bron (Bronwyn) and Ray (Rachel) are a queer couple who care for their niece twice a week. Chosen family, family of origin, mental health, relationship troubles: these are explored through realistic dialogue in a moving graphic novel by trans Australian cartoonist Lee Lai, who has set this story in Montreal. It‘s on the Stella Prize shortlist: https://stella.org.au/prize/2022-prize/
#LGBTQ #Comics

I‘m not expecting you to be, suddenly, you know, happy all the time. But it‘s like, every morning I feel like there‘s … just … all the eggshells.

Another Friday, another Friday Reads episode on my channel: https://youtu.be/bGQj1-OVv4c
LGBTQ fiction, poetry, nonfiction & graphic novel; fiction in translation; and more!

A queer couple are going through difficult times, bringing them to a point of decision about their future together. And while the difficulties continue, they both find growth personally, and in their relationships with their sisters. Sad, but ends with a promise of better days ahead.

Someone left a review on a post it in the back of my (library) copy..

"Yeah. I miss her, too."

And this is where the tears came.