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Synopsis:
From Tapas Media, the same webtoon platform that brought you Magical Boy, comes Rainbow!, a new LGBTQ+ YA graphic novel series!
Teenager Boo Meadows has pink hair and a very vivid imagination — she has trouble separating from the real world. In her daydreams, she dances beautifully at balls or fights monsters as a magical girl. In reality, she has a complicated home life, work stress, school stress, and a wicked crush on the girl of her dreams.
When a new student, Mimi, arrives at school, Boo starts exploring a side of herself that she never considered before. As she grows closer with Mimi, it may finally be time for Boo to face reality . . . Who is the real Mimi? The one in her dreams? Or the one in real life?
Rainbow! is perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Magical Boy, full of heart, adorable illustrations, and a storyline that any teenager can relate to!
- Pages: 224
- Genre: YA, LGBT, Graphic novel
- Published: 5th March 2025 by Graphix
- Format: Hardcover, Paperback, Kindle
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THE REVIEW:
Let me tell you, I never heard of this graphic novel before, but my library recommended it to me. I did not read the premise. Seeing the cover has convinced me I had to read it. The art and the colour pallet are superb. I’m in love!
The story is just introductory since this is going to be a series, so we are still given very little about our protagonists.
Boo is quite a shy ball of anxiety. She is nearly 18 and has a lot on her plate. She often gets herself into trouble since she uses escapism as a method to deal with her difficult home life. Which, I must say, was very well portrayed here. It is very realistic, and unfortunately, many people, regardless of their age, will be able to relate to her reality.
Mimi, on the other hand, is the mysterious new girl who has just moved to the same school. She is cool, and from what I could gather, you don’t want to mess with her if you are a bully or just a bad person! However, Mimi is also fighting some demons of her own.
What I appreciated was the deeper message that was underneath this “cute story:” Don’t let the art fool you. It can get quite dark, but it will expose a truth many might have faced, and it certainly gives them a voice, for they are worth it and simply let them know that they are not alone.
I really wished that there was more backstory on Mimi, and I can’t wait to see how their relationship develops.
The only reason it didn’t reach a higher rating was due to Boo’s constantly being absentminded and not paying attention when something important was going on, especially in her workplace. It felt to me she was much younger than nearly 18 years of age due to this child-like behaviour. But again, I get this might be the author’s attempt to depict how she deals with life at home.
This said I am looking forward to reading the next volumes in this series!
Overall, I gave it 3.25 stars, and I definitely do recommend it.
Have you read this one? Would you be interested in reading it?
Lin's Perspective 
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