Description: A Vietnamese American high school junior "falls in love with the bear mascot of her local community theater and learns to make space for herself while recovering from burn-out"--Provided by publisher.
Review Quotes: "A cozy graphic-novel modernization of the fairy tale "East of the Sun and West of the Moon," this swoony story deftly balances whimsicality with thoughtful considerations of grief in its many forms." --The Washington Post
★ "Tender, sweetly romantic, and enchanting; an encouraging coming-of-age story." --Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "A captivating tale....It's a gorgeously rendered, whimsical story about a community coming together to support one another during hardships both big and small." --Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "[A] masterfully paced queer romance grounded in reality and starring the most lovable (and beautifully representative) cast." --Booklist, starred review ★ "Themes of grief, friendship, and family are thoughtfully explored through various characters....Hand this to readers looking for some hope after going through a tough time." --The Bulletin, starred review ★ "Enchanting....Nguyen elevates what made his debut a success and once more demonstrates his mastery of creating complex characters, presenting a believably flawed yet wholly sympathetic cast." --BookPage, starred review "A lovely look at burnout, grief, and coming-of-age with just a dash of teenage romance as a treat." --School Library Journal