Laura Dean Acaba Sempre comigo

The way Valero-O’Connell draws the characters’ body language—slumped shoulders, tangled fingers—makes every awkward text and hallway glance feel painfully real. I finished it in one sitting, and the back-and-forth between the main character and her friend group felt exactly like my own teenage years

This graphic novel captured that messy, all-consuming feeling of loving someone who keeps hurting you — the art shifts so beautifully between soft and sharp that it mirrors the emotional whiplash perfectly. I read it in one sitting and immediately started it again to soak in the details.

Rosemary Valero-O’Connell’s artwork is the real standout here—every panel feels like it’s glowing with emotion, especially in the quiet, awkward moments between Freddy and Laura. I finished it in one sitting and immediately wanted to flip back to my favorite scenes.