Sunhead

Sometimes the stories we love most are the ones trying to tell us something about ourselves.

In this stunning debut graphic novel, Rotem is a devoted Sunhead—a superfan of the wildly popular Sunrise series. She’s obsessed with the books, the films, and especially the swoon-worthy love interest, Edmund. But lately, she’s been feeling adrift from her friends, caught in that strange space where you’re growing apart but can’t quite name why.

Everything shifts when she meets Ayala, a quiet classmate who shares her passion for the Sunrise series. Finally, someone who gets it. As their friendship deepens into something tender and consuming, Rotem begins to ask herself difficult questions: What is it about this fictional romance that captivates her so completely? And what does her connection with Ayala really mean?

Alex Assan’s Sunhead is an achingly honest coming-of-age story about the way fiction helps us understand our own hearts. With gorgeous artwork that captures both the electric intensity of new friendship and the quiet confusion of self-discovery, this graphic novel explores identity, longing, and the courage it takes to see yourself clearly. Perfect for readers who loved Bloom, Gender Queer, and Heartstopper, this is a story about finding yourself in unexpected places—and in the eyes of someone who truly sees you.

A beautiful exploration of queer identity, friendship, and the transformative power of stories.

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