Synopsis
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 chosen family discover that love and encouragement are key ingredients in the recipe for making your dreams come true.
From: Oni Press
Notes on This Title
The main character of this title is a Mexican American teen. The supporting cast includes multiple queer characters, including a gay Puerto Rican man and queer male characters that are coded as Asian and Black. Over the course of the story, a character comes out as bisexual and expresses a preference for they/them pronouns.
Awards
None.
Reviews
“Spirited and inclusive, this is a fresh take on the coming-of-age tale.” (Source: Kirkus Reviews)
Interviews
Fanbase Press: “Fanbase Press Interviews Terry Blas on the Release of the Graphic Novel, ‘Eat Your Heart Out,’ with Oni Press“