My Thoughts:
This is a love letter to those readers who find romance and friendship in books more than in people. This is for the readers who are obsessed with certain fictional characters and find the fictional world a much brighter place than reality. Although this takes place in Israel, this still feels like an American story.
Rotem, the main character, is a Sunhead, or a fan of the international paranormal vampire series "Sunrise." Yes, it is a nod to Twilight, but the character uses this devotion to then tell the story of finding a friend IRL. I know this is supposed to be a coming of age romance, but the story is a little thin. Rotem's inner thoughts and motivation are a mystery to me. I could not get clues from the graphics and coloring either, so the story feels unfinished. The art is warm and light, but I just feel like there is more to be explored.
From the Publisher:
Rotem is a Sunhead, a fan of the international smash hit Sunrise series of books and films. She’s obsessed with the story’s love interest, Edmund, and no one else gets it. But all that changes when she befriends Ayala, a shy classmate and avid book lover who’s as swept away by the romance as she is. The two become fast friends, but as their deep connection grows stronger, Rotem starts to wonder: What exactly draws her to this story?
Alex Assan’s debut, Sunhead, is an earnest coming-of-age graphic novel that explores how the stories we love help us understand our friendships, our relationships, and ourselves.
Publication Information:
Author, Illustrator: Alex Assan
Publisher: HarperAlley (May 7, 2024)
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