Always Human by Ari North
Brand: Yellow Jacket
Product Description
This beautifully illustrated sliceoflife tale that shows two young women of color getting to know each other and creating a relationship is so warm and charming that readers will hardly notice how much they are learning about how to better interact with folx who are different from themselves and the importance of not making assumptions. Kirkus Reviews ...soft expressive art adds a visceral charge to the couples very human experiences which range from excitement and affection to pain and doubt. Publishers Weekly This wholesome plot focuses on building understanding offering mutual support and budding selfacceptance as well as the importance of asking rather than making assumptions avoiding othering and regarding all those in ones orbit with compassion...A charming sensitive story of love and acceptance.School Library Journal In a technologically advanced near future two young women bumble through their first dates and fights together as they enjoy the exhilaration of new love....Always Human by Ari North is an endearingly feelgood sapphic romance set against a diverting futuristic backdrop. Samantha Zaboski Shelf Awareness In this future society technology can be used to alter ones physical appearance in seconds. But one character Sunati has noticed another Austen who stays in her natural form. After Sunati summons the courage to ask her on a date the two young women embark on a relationship with the usual fits and starts. It almost feels like eavesdropping as they start to open up with each other. George Gene Gustines Celebrating Pride Panel by Panel the New York Times First serialized on the popular app and website WebToon Always Human ran from 20152017 and amassed over 76000 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 nearfuture soft scifi setting. Always Human is drawn in a mangainfluenced style and with an incredible color palette that leaps off the page In the nearfuture 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 scifi setting by a queer woman cartoonist Ari North. show more
Condition : New
Author : Ari North
Weight : 619
Publisher : Yellow Jacket
Language : English
EAN : 9781499811094
ISBN10 : 1499811098
Format : Paperback
Date of Publication : 20200428
Place of Publication : NA
Pagination : NA
Dimensions : 152 X 213 X 18mm