Brian is a shy boy with few friends, but as he comes out, he slowly starts to express himself. Inspired by shounen-ai manga, the story explores what it’s like to come out, from gay bashing to meeting your first love.
Publisher’s Description:
Inspired by shounen-ai manga—melodramatic Japanese comics by girls about gay boys—Tough Love is a teen romance and coming-out story about a shy boy named Brian.
Genre: Contemporary
Representation:
Gender:
Cis boys: Brian
Sexual Orientation:
Gay/Queer: Brian
Romantic Orientation:
Not explicitly mentioned.
Race/Ethnicity:
White: Brian
Trigger Warnings:
Some homophobia/homomisia from Brian’s classmates.