TRIPPING OVER YOU

In this second series installment, two young men, Liam Schwartz and Milo Dunstan, continue to grow up together.

This volume opens with Liam and Milo as in love as ever, even though they’re facing challenging issues, both individually and together. Milo, who’s at university and studying theater and dance, has a new baby sister whose arrival makes him feel disconnected from his family; it’s as if his mother is “starting her life over.” Liam, who’s back living at home, feels burdened by the weight of his father’s expectations. Now they’re no longer at boarding school, it’s hard for them to spend as much time together, which opens up room for misunderstandings and mixed signals, putting a strain on their relationship. As they navigate early adulthood—including seeking employment and choosing career paths—their story arcs continue to develop the theme of the importance of clear, honest communication, something that plays a decisive role in the plot. The banter between Liam and Milo will engage readers and get them rooting for their relationship to succeed, and the inclusion of classic romance tropes helps lighten the mood even as they navigate some more serious coming-of-age topics. Unfortunately, the British setting is superficial and unconvincing in its portrayal. The full-color art, which has a retro style and slightly faded palette, accentuates the characters’ angular features.

A sweet and endearing queer romance.