A review by abbynlewis
Bloom by Kevin Panetta

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

5.0

 Ari wants to move away from home and make it big with his band. Hector is taking a break from baking school to clean a recently deceased relative’s house. Ari needs to convince his parents they don’t need his help at their family bakery, and Hector is looking for a job. The two meet during the job interview and grow close as they work side by side morning after morning.

The drawings and the color scheme of this graphic novel are delightful. Just look at the page for July below. The pacing of this book felt great–nothing moved too fast or dragged on for too long. Hector is a great character, sort of the lovable teddy-bear style guy next door. Ari is your typical angsty teenager who is angsty because he feels trapped and as if he has no control over his life. Together, Hector helps keep Ari calm and remember to find happiness in the everyday moments, while Ari helps Hector find love again. 

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