TO THE STARS AND BACK

A heartfelt continuation of a tender queer romance set in South Korea.

This volume, which completes the duology that expands upon the original WEBTOON series, continues to explore the friendship between apartment building neighbors Bo Seon and Kang Dae, which is growing into a mutual crush. Their chemistry comes across clearly, and the series continues to deliver K-drama–style tropes. When a friend asks Bo Seon to introduce Kang Dae to her, he’s forced to confront his own feelings and insecurities. But thankfully he’s not left to stew over them for long: Kang Dae, despite worrying about risking their friendship, confesses his feelings to Bo Seon, and they start dating. Navigating relationship firsts isn’t always easy, but the two college students are willing to figure things out together—including moving out of their apartments and into a house they search for together. Although everything is going well, Bo Seon continues to hide painful secrets from his past, which bring new challenges to their relationship. The book opens with a quick recap that reminds readers where the first volume left off and offers an entry point to readers who are unfamiliar with the story. The attractive illustrations bring the urban setting to life.

A satisfying conclusion centering on healing and wholesome relationships, both romantic and platonic.