4

Luisa Now and Then

Carole Maurel and Mariko Tamaki
Book
November
2024

Review:

The art in this is fabulous. I am pretty sure that it was translated because it was set in France, and I think the author is from France. But I think that makes it even better. It is such a good story of queer love and acceptance and finding your inner child. So much of it was just coming to terms with her queerness and allowing for queer exploration, which I believe creates a dynamic story. I especially like the ending where she moves past her internalized homophobia and becomes her true self. Great story.

Trigger Warnings:
Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Child abuse

Synopsis From Book:

At 32, Luisa encounters her 15-year-old self in this sensitive, bold story about self-acceptance and sexuality. Single, and having left behind her dream to become a renowned photographer, she is struggling to find out who she is and what she wants. In order to help and guide her younger self, she must finally face herself and her past. When Luisa finds herself attracted to a female neighbor, things become even more complicated... Insightful and funny, this is a feel-good coming-of-age story.
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