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“Glamorous queer aesthetics, fairy tale optimism, and earthy sincerity uplift this breezy tale.”

—Publishers Weekly

“Spirited and inclusive, this is a fresh take on the coming-of-age tale.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“It’s a story of self-discovery, bravery, chasing one’s ambitions, and finding family in the most unexpected places.”

—Geek Vibes Nation

Eat Your Heart Out Vol. 1

Written by Terry Blas and Matty Newton
Illustrated by Lydia Anslow & Claudia Aguirre ‧
Published by Oni Press

Blanca is running away. Away from her mother—the overbearing and strict Reina—and her mother’s narrow idea of what shape Blanca’s life should take. While Reina finds Blanca’s dream of pursuing fashion design a wasteful flight of fancy, Blanca sees possibility . . . and she knows if she doesn’t leave now, she might never.

Of course, following your passion isn’t easy, and when Blanca arrives in New York City without a job or a roof over her head, she’s rescued by a kindly baker named Emile, who takes her in. With Emile comes his eclectic group of roommates, all living in the same brownstone, who welcome Blanca into their weird, wonderful world. Together, Blanca and her new-found friends come to discover that sometimes, the recipe for making your dreams come true is achievable when you embrace chosen family as the missing ingredient.

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Publication Date: August 2024
Available As: Paperback, eBook
Young Adult, Age 16 or older

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Setting: United States (Idaho, New York)

Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Unknown Arrival

Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience

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