This beautifully illustrated sliceoflife tale that shows two young women of color getting to know each other and creating a relationship is so warm and charming that readers will hardly notice how much they are learning about how to better interact with folx who are different from themselves and the importance of not making assumptions. Kirkus Reviews ...soft expressive art adds a visceral charge to the couples very human experiences which range from excitement and affection to pain and doubt. Publishers Weekly This wholesome plot focuses on building understanding offering mutual support and budding selfacceptance as well as the importance of asking rather than making assumptions avoiding othering and regarding all those in ones orbit with compassion...A charming sensitive story of love and acceptance.School Library Journal In a technologically advanced near future two young women bumble through their first dates and fights together as they enjoy the exhilaration of new love....Always Human by Ari North is an endearingly feelgood sapphic romance set against a diverting futuristic backdrop. Samantha Zaboski Shelf Awareness In this future society technology can be used to alter ones physical appearance in seconds. But one character Sunati has noticed another Austen who stays in her natural form. After Sunati summons the courage to ask her on a date the two young women embark on a relationship with the usual fits and starts. It almost feels like eavesdropping as they start to open up with each other. George Gene Gustines Celebrating Pride Panel by Panel the New York Times First serialized on the popular app and website WebToon Always Human ran from 20152017 and amassed over 76000 unique subscribers during its run. Now reformatted for a print edition in sponsorship with GLAAD Always Human is a beautifully drawn graphic novel about a developing relationship between two young women in a nearfuture soft scifi setting. Always Human is drawn in a mangainfluenced style an