Verona Comics
Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan, published by Penguin on April 20, 2021, is a contemporary young adult novel that explores the complexities of love and identity. Set against the backdrop of an indie comic book shop, the story follows Jubilee, an accomplished cellist preparing for a crucial audition, and Ridley, who grapples with the pressures of living up to his parents’ expectations in the comic industry. Their unexpected romance blossoms during a comic convention prom, but the challenges posed by their feuding families and personal struggles complicate their connection.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of romance, LGBTQ identity, and mental health. As Ridley’s anxiety escalates, Jubilee faces the difficult balance between her ambitions and their deepening relationship. The book presents a diverse cast of characters, highlighting the nuances of first love while addressing significant social themes. With 352 pages, this edition provides an engaging exploration of the characters’ journeys as they navigate their feelings and the pressures surrounding them.
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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.
Jubilee has it all together. 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.
Ridley is barely holding it together. 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.
They meet one fateful night at a comic convention prom, and the two can’t help falling for each other. Too bad their parents are at each other’s throats every chance they get, making a relationship between them nearly impossible . . . unless they manage to keep it a secret.
Then again, the feud between their families may be the least of their problems. As Ridley’s anxiety spirals, Jubilee tries to help but finds her focus torn between her fast-approaching audition and their intensifying relationship. 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 . . . Dugan’s strength is in creating a diverse cast of characters. Ridley is bisexual, Jubilee struggles with how to identify and label her sexuality, and most of the supporting characters are queer-identified.” —School Library Journal
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