![]() ![]() But Hector is no “pixie dream girl” trope, he’s also facing his own issues. Hector helps him see the things he’s grown used to ignoring. ![]() His parents are caring but all Ari can see is how they’re getting in his way, while Hector sees them as a loving unit.Īs much as this is a romance between Ari and Hector, the book is more of a “coming of age” story for Ari as he comes out of his angry teen years and starts to step into his adulthood. There is a fine balance between Ari’s wants and the pressures on the family as a whole the bakery is popular but is only breaking even. It’s a real testament both to her skill as an illustratior as well as pacing and plot. Ganucheau’s art, rendered in monochromatic shades of blue, moves effortlessly. ![]() Ari’s angst is juxtaposed against Hector’s joy and the pages of them getting lost in the art of baking have a wordless, lyrical lightness of touch. Bloom, like the title, is a gentle, flowing read. ![]()
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