Crumbs by Danie Stirling
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There are few things Ray loves more than going to Marigold's Bakery and sitting down with a cup of tea and one of the bakery's signature romance-filled treats. Ray has stopped trying to pursue romance in her own life knowing that her unique abilities as a seer can make that level of intimacy uncomfortable. Laurie works as a barista at Marigold's while waiting for his music career to take off. He knows he has what it takes, but he isn't sure how much longer he can wait for something to finally happen. When Ray and Laurie meet (at Marigold's, of course) their connection is immediate. Laurie is quick to support Ray's dreams working on the mysterious council that governs their world while Ray helps him finally earn his broom flying license. As Ray and Laurie come closer to achieving their lifelong dreams, the couple will have to decide if their relationship is strong enough to survive when their paths diverge in Crumbs (2022) by Danie Stirling. Crumbs is a full color graphic novel based on Stirling's Webtoon comic. Soft linework and pastel colors lend a nostalgic quality to Stirling's illustrations filled with details that hint at the magic infusing Ray and Laurie's world. Characters are drawn with a variety of skintones and body types. Fantasy elements inform much of the story including Ray and Laurie's magical "phone assistants" but the plot remains grounded in contemporary concerns as the protagonists try to pursue their dreams while embarking on a new relationship. Instead of adding external tensions, the plot moves forward with Ray and Laurie learning how to be vulnerable with each other and how to support one another--relatable problems for anyone who has ever made a new friend or found a new romantic partner. Meditative pacing takes time to develop back stories while also exploring the protagonist's present concerns--Ray with her new council position and Laurie with his music career. The colorscape and style of the artwork serves to underscore the overwhelming gentle tone of this story that offers romance alongside an unspoken promise that things will work out for these characters so long as you read to the last page. Possible Pairings: Moonstruck by Grace Ellis, Shae Beagle, Kate Leth, Unfamiliar by Haley Newsome, If You'll Have Me by Eunnie, Jonesy by Sam Humphries and Caitlin Rose Boyle, The Girl From the Sea by Molly Ostertag, Squad by Maggie Tokuda-Hall and Lisa Sterling, Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu, Lunar New Year Love Story by Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham, Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
Customer review from barnesandnoble.com
Great Read
The book was a delightful read, with stunning artwork and captivating storytelling. The characters were well-developed and I enjoyed following their journey. Although this type of fairytale-style book isn't usually my cup of tea, I was so engrossed in the story that I hardly noticed. *If you are not sure whether you would like to buy this book I would suggest reading it on webtoon first*
Customer review from barnesandnoble.com
It was okay
I don’t know the book was just okay. I wasn’t to interested in it. When I went to buy it in person I read some of it and it seemed interesting. But as I’m reading more of it at home it just was okay. I’ve read better.
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