Author Kevin Panetta and comic artist Savanna Ganucheau have teamed up for this emotional and romantic graphic novel.
Ari works in his family's bakery, but he has dreams of more. Perhaps it's moving to the big city of Baltimore with his bandmates and rocking the music scene. Perhaps it's just moving away period. The bakery business isn't in his blood, but he can't get his parents to understand. If he can find someone to replace him at the bakery, maybe they will consent to letting him leave.
Hector is looking for a summer job. Getting away from school for the summer seems like a good idea. When he sees the ad for the bakery, he's sure being able to do what he loves - baking - he can recharge his battery and be ready for the stress of school in the fall.
Ari is thrilled that Hector might be just replacement he is looking for. Grumpy and emotional, Ari does his best to instruct Hector on the fine points of baking sourdough bread and making bagels. It doesn't take long to discover that Hector is already an accomplished baker which makes working together a breeze. They also start to hit it off as friends and spend time outside the bakery getting to know each other and each other's friends.
The more Ari gets to know Hector the more confused he becomes. Maybe he doesn't really want to leave. Maybe his friends are just fine with leaving him behind.
BLOOM is a perfect read for LGBTQ+ and for anyone who appreciates a great graphic novel.
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