On a Sunbeam by Tillie Walden
Throughout the deepest reaches of space, a crew rebuilds beautiful and broken-down structures, painstakingly putting the past together. As new member Mia gets to know her team, the story flashes back to her pivotal year in boarding school, where she fell in love with a mysterious new student. Soon, though, Mia reveals her true purpose for joining their ship—to track down her long-lost love.
An inventive world, a breathtaking love story, and stunning art come together in this new work by award-winning artist Tillie Walden."
“You don't get to decide what's important for us. You can choose for yourself, but no one else.”
― Tillie Walden, On a Sunbeam
This book was GORGEOUS! The love story and the art was just all so amazing. Fish-shaped space ships?! What a weird and wonderful idea! I also really loved how this story unfolded, part in the past and part in the present. There was a little bit of mystery and a heartbreaking love story. The art and world-building was so surreal and magical. I really love this one. I also just want to see more of this magical space world Walden created. Highly recommend!
Genre: sci-fi, graphic novel, lgbtqia+
Representation: MC & love interest of color, Several sapphic relationships, Non-binary minor character, Several side characters of color
Content Warnings: Bullying, Purposeful misgendering of the non-binary character (challenged by others), Violence, Blood, Death, Frequent cussing