Firebird

Name: Firebird
Brand: Arotahi Agency
SKU: 9780062981516
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A Graphic Novel

By Sunmi

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Summary

Firebird by Sunmi is a captivating graphic novel exploring themes of tradition, self-discovery, and personal freedom. The story follows a young woman as she navigates her family's expectations and cultural heritage, ultimately seeking her path against a backdrop of fantastical elements and rich illustrations. Perfect for those who appreciate artistic storytelling and deep emotional journeys.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This graphic novel may appeal to you if you enjoy richly illustrated stories combining elements of fantasy and emotion. It offers a visually captivating experience with a narrative that touches on themes of love, transformation, and self-discovery. Perfect for those who appreciate a mix of artistic storytelling and compelling character journeys.

Firebird

Description

Sunmi’s gorgeous two-colour teen graphic novel debut examines the power of resilience and reinvention, following the lives of Caroline and Kim, two queer, Asian American teenagers growing up in the suburbs of the San Francisco Bay Area, as they forge an unexpected connection.

Firebird tells the story of Caroline Kim, who is feeling the weight of her sophomore year. When she starts tutoring the infamous senior Kimberly Park-Ocampo—a charismatic lesbian, friend to rich kids and punks alike—Caroline is flustered but intrigued.

Their friendship kindles, and before they know it, the two are sneaking out for late-night drives, bonding beneath the stars over music, dreams, and a shared desire to get away from it all.

A connection begins to smoulder, but will feelings of guilt and the mounting pressure of life outside of these adventures extinguish their spark before it catches fire?

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Firebird by Sunmi is praised for its gripping and thoughtful narrative. Reviewers highlight the emotive art style and youthful dialogue, attesting to its effectiveness as a sensitive character study of a teen wrestling with identity. It is also recognised as a beautifully crafted coming-of-age tale.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780062981516

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: HarperAlley

Contributors:

Illustrated by Sunmi
Illustrated by Sunmi

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 703g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Graphic Novels LGBTQ+ Sunmi Young Adult

About the Author

Sunmi is a cartoonist whose work explores emotional distances, gender deviant fantasies, and failures of the American dream-all within the lives and framework of queer and Korean diasporic history and mythology. They grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and now live by the Chesapeake Bay. Sunmi is a cartoonist whose work explores emotional distances, gender deviant fantasies, and failures of the American dream-all within the lives and framework of queer and Korean diasporic history and mythology. They grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area and now live by the Chesapeake Bay.