other. Facing school difficulties caused in part by a condition that prevents body modifications, Austen considers Though it takes place in striking settings featuring advanced technology (there are space elevators and deep-space The romance between Sunati and Austen is so very sweet and turned my heart into pure mush. What I really loved about it is that while the communication between them wasn’t always perfect the plot points that revolved around that always led to important and healthy conversations.They were always so supportive of one another and you could just feel the trust and love between the two of them. This was so beautiful. I am completely in awe of the art style and the bubbles were so wholesome and aesthetically pleasing. the comic plays around with disability as a theme; austen is unable to use fashion mods due to her immune system. this, of course, causes a myriad of conflicts for how sunati views her, diving into how abled people love to use disabled people as inspiration porn. which was a nice touch that offered a bit of depth to the story.

And even though she’s leaving, and even though I’m staying behind, I have to believe distance won’t matter. I have to believe we’ll always find each other.” Sunati is attracted to Austen the first time she sees her and is drawn to what she assumes is Austen’s bravery and confidence to live life unmodded. When Sunati learns the truth, she’s still attracted to Austen and asks her on a date. Gradually, their relationship unfolds as they deal with friends, family, and the emotional conflicts that come with every romance. Together, they will learn and grow in a story that reminds us no matter how technology evolves, we will remain . . . always human. Sunati – 22 year-old Asian-Australian, has anxiety and loves mods, works for a company on VR environment design, dreams of being an astronaut and loves space.Rep: main sapphic couple, agender, asexual, and non-binary rep, Achillean Dads, Spanish-language usage, chronic illness rep In the near-future, people use technology to give the illusion of all kinds of body modifications—but some people have “Egan’s Syndrome,” a highly sensitive immune system that rejects these “mods” and are unable to use them. Those who are affected maintain a “natural” appearance, reliant on cosmetics and hair dye at most to help them play with their looks. soft, expressive art adds a visceral charge to the couple's very human experiences, which range from excitement and affection to pain and doubt."— Publisher's Weekly

Sunati and Austen are students in a future, spacefaring, Earth-based society. They're also falling in love with each A young woman debates taking her dream job, though it would mean separating from her girlfriend, in the graphic You act as if I can do no wrong, as if everything I say and do is justified. But I'm not perfect, I make mistakes all the time. I can be petty and angry and insecure. And I can't live up to the pedestal you've put me on. " The music really helped me getting into the story, it made it all so much more real, it was lovely.

I honestly don´t have much to say about it besides that it is such a cute love story with amazing and likable characters. And that it is just that stinking cute. Besides, the story isn´t only great since it also has amazing artwork, great diversity and LGBTQ+ rep, and science fiction at its best. But the best part may be that you can read the entirety of this novel on the interwebs for free. Since I am such a lovely person (I totally do not have an ego or anything xD) the link to this webtoon will be provided down below (so at the end of this review). I would say if you want to read more comics, graphic novels, or webtoons I would definitely suggest that you take a look at this one. I also think Always Human is a great introduction to the comic/webtoon/graphic novel world. I’m still trying to figure out how to rate graphic novels, but I did like the art style of this. I know it was adapted from a mobile formatted comic, which was evidenced by some of the text being rather small. But as you fall, the fear fades. And all that remains is exhilaration. 15 thoughts while reading Always Human

Sunati is attracted to Austen the first time she sees her and is drawn to what she assumes is Austen’s bravery and confidence to live life unmodded. When Sunati learns the truth, she’s still attracted to Austen and asks her on a date. Gradually, their relationship unfolds as they deal with friends, family, and the emotional conflicts that come with every romance. Together, they will learn and grow in a story that reminds us no matter how technology evolves, we will remain . . . always human.all the other stuff is focused on their relationship -- overcoming differences in personality, overcoming differences in how they view the world, learning how to communicate in a healthy way, etc. it’s cute, but it remains standard Relationship Pitfalls territory. When I found out this book was for #ownvoices pansexual and queer WLW, I was immediately ecstatic! And then I also realized, it was a graphic novel. That’s even better! I knew then I was going to love this story, and let me tell you, I was right. My review The book's cast is diverse; Austen's parents have a boyfriend, and a variety of skin and hair colors are on display.