a fresh and funny queer YA contemporary novel about two teens who fall in love in an indie comic book shop. Ridley is bisexual, Jubilee struggles with how to identify and label her sexuality, and most of the supporting characters are queer-identified. Verona Comics from Dymocks online bookstore. I found myself to be pleasantly surprised by Jennifer Dugan’s sophomore novel, as I’ve found myself to be very disappointed by white authors and their contemporary books this year. Dugan's strength is in creating a diverse cast of characters. Verona Comics is a geeky, queer, contemporary reimagining of the Shakespeare classic, Romeo and Juliet.

What if love can't conquer all? What if each of them needs more than the other can give? A deep dive into first love while learning to manage significant mental health challenges. As Ridley's anxiety spirals, Jubilee tries to help but finds her focus torn between her fast-approaching audition and their intensifying relationship. Then again, the feud between their families may be the least of their problems. Too bad their parents are at each other's throats every chance they get, making a relationship between them nearly impossible. They meet one fateful night at a comic convention prom, and the two can't help falling for each other. His parents own the biggest comic-store chain in the country, and Ridley can't stop disappointing them-that is, when they're even paying attention. She's an elite cellist, and when she's not working in her stepmom's indie comic shop, she's prepping for the biggest audition of her life. Now available in paperback Jubilee has it all together. From the author of Hot Dog Girl comes a fresh and funny queer YA contemporary novel about two teens who fall in love in an indie comic book shop. comes a fresh and funny queer YA contemporary novel about two teens who fall in love in an indie comic book shop.

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