A review by mastersal
Bloom by Kevin Panetta

4.0

This was such a cute summer romance! It put a smile on my face and is well worth checking out.

The novel revolves around a summer romance between Ari and Hector as they work in Ari’s father’s bakery. There is some slight drama but the overarching tone is gentle. Given the length of the novel - there isn’t much exploration of the character but that is fine. The artwork here - in the blue and white - really carried this for me. There were a few character moments with our main couple and Ari’s parents which did make me sniffle just a little - just not too much to bring down the mood.

I enjoyed my time with this novel - recommended for everyone looking for something that evokes the summer and the optimism of young love.