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Rainbow! #2
Rainbow! Volume 2
Heartstopper meets Magical Boy in this heartwarming YA graphic novel full of heart, adorable illustrations, and a storyline every teenager can relate to.
Teenager Boo Meadows's story continues in this second volume! With pink hair and a very vivid imagination, Boo has trouble separating from the real world. In her daydreams, she dances beautifully at balls or fights monsters as a magical girl. In reality, she has a complicated home life, work stress, school stress, and a wicked crush on the girl of her dreams.
After life became too toxic to endure, Boo has moved out of her alcoholic mother's house. Can Boo and Mimi stick together? And is dealing with Mimi's unapproving mother any better than Boo's mom?
Teenager Boo Meadows's story continues in this second volume! With pink hair and a very vivid imagination, Boo has trouble separating from the real world. In her daydreams, she dances beautifully at balls or fights monsters as a magical girl. In reality, she has a complicated home life, work stress, school stress, and a wicked crush on the girl of her dreams.
After life became too toxic to endure, Boo has moved out of her alcoholic mother's house. Can Boo and Mimi stick together? And is dealing with Mimi's unapproving mother any better than Boo's mom?
320 pages, Paperback
Published May 6, 2025
About the author
Sunny
113 books652 followersA family practice physician and Vassar graduate, Sunny was finally pushed into picking up her pen by the success of the rest of her family. Much to her amazement, she found that, by golly, she actually could write a book, and that it was much more fun than being a doctor.
As an author, Sunny has been featured on Geraldo at Large and CNBC, and has won many awards including the prestigious PRISM Award. When she is not busy reading and writing, Sunny is editing her husband’s books, literary novelist Da Chen, and being a happy stage mom for her young actor son.
As an author, Sunny has been featured on Geraldo at Large and CNBC, and has won many awards including the prestigious PRISM Award. When she is not busy reading and writing, Sunny is editing her husband’s books, literary novelist Da Chen, and being a happy stage mom for her young actor son.
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July 28, 2025
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April 12, 2025
Finished this series on WebToon & absolutely adored it!!!
June 22, 2025
This duology was not for me. The conflicts the characters were dealing with were far too heavy to have been dealt with in such a lighthearted manner and the development seemed to happen too quickly. I really didn’t connect with this at all.
Only saving grace is how pretty the art is. The style, the colors, everything is super appealing. Just didn’t like the storyline.
Only saving grace is how pretty the art is. The style, the colors, everything is super appealing. Just didn’t like the storyline.
April 24, 2025
AAAHHHH THIS WAS SO CUTE!!
read on webtoon because i couldn't wait to get a copy whoopsie!!
MY BABIES ARE ALL GROWN UP ❤❤
read on webtoon because i couldn't wait to get a copy whoopsie!!
MY BABIES ARE ALL GROWN UP ❤❤
June 8, 2025
OH MY GAWD!!!! THEY ARE SO SWEET!!! Also, Max just adds a cherry on top.
Everything from the colors to the characters to the story is just perfect! 😍
Everything from the colors to the characters to the story is just perfect! 😍
June 14, 2025
this is such a heartbreaking story full of hope. I adore this so so much!
CW: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, Addiction, Medical content
CW: Animal cruelty, Child abuse, Homophobia, Toxic relationship, Lesbophobia, Abandonment, Addiction, Medical content
July 21, 2024
Super cute :)
March 2, 2025
Review submitted to School Library Journal for publication in their upcoming SMS Fiction article.
July 18, 2026
I read volumes 1 and 2 back to back after having the luck of seeing them together at the library. So this is a review for both of them.
This is very good but the cover is deceptively cute. Most of the plot revolves around the very real neglectful/abusive home life, particularly focused on Boo's alocholic mother. I do think it was handled pretty well over all. Parts were maybe more smooth than what would be realistic, but not to the point of being fanciful or totally unbeleivable.
I enjoyed both of the characters and loved that there was a strong found family. The art style was cute, and I liked a lot of the choices they made both incorporating the daydreaming and when they added other elements to show things like PTSD.
I get the impression that some people don't vibe well with the cute-sy blending with these harder topics -- either it's seen as too harsh or it's belittling the hard topic. But I have been really loving this sort of thing, the more stories like this in YA and MG. I find it really cathartic as an adult, an easier way to process things personally. And certainly I am glad they exist for kids that this would be age appropriate for.
Overall, I ended up really liking it. Just don't let the pastels fool you into thinking it will be all fluff lol
This is very good but the cover is deceptively cute. Most of the plot revolves around the very real neglectful/abusive home life, particularly focused on Boo's alocholic mother. I do think it was handled pretty well over all. Parts were maybe more smooth than what would be realistic, but not to the point of being fanciful or totally unbeleivable.
I enjoyed both of the characters and loved that there was a strong found family. The art style was cute, and I liked a lot of the choices they made both incorporating the daydreaming and when they added other elements to show things like PTSD.
I get the impression that some people don't vibe well with the cute-sy blending with these harder topics -- either it's seen as too harsh or it's belittling the hard topic. But I have been really loving this sort of thing, the more stories like this in YA and MG. I find it really cathartic as an adult, an easier way to process things personally. And certainly I am glad they exist for kids that this would be age appropriate for.
Overall, I ended up really liking it. Just don't let the pastels fool you into thinking it will be all fluff lol
August 4, 2026
*3.75
Such a cute read, as was the first volume - I didn't realize this was just a two-volume series, but I'm happy with where it ended!
The found family elements were my favorite part - loved poor Boo standing up to her mom and finding a better one! And the queerness was a lot more expansive and explicit here, which was another nice touch.
My one complaint, though, is that volume 1 had the girls lightly flirting, hanging out together, and developing a great friendship, and by this point they still haven't had the "hey, do you like me?" talk, making for some slightly awkward scenes where someone flirts then rapidly backtracks, or kisses the other then goes "s-s-sorry!", which is one of my pet peeves in romances. I don't like when the characters are in an awkward limbo!
But hey, that was such great fun. "I like Santa" has no right to hit as hard as it does.
3.75/5 stars!
Such a cute read, as was the first volume - I didn't realize this was just a two-volume series, but I'm happy with where it ended!
The found family elements were my favorite part - loved poor Boo standing up to her mom and finding a better one! And the queerness was a lot more expansive and explicit here, which was another nice touch.
My one complaint, though, is that volume 1 had the girls lightly flirting, hanging out together, and developing a great friendship, and by this point they still haven't had the "hey, do you like me?" talk, making for some slightly awkward scenes where someone flirts then rapidly backtracks, or kisses the other then goes "s-s-sorry!", which is one of my pet peeves in romances. I don't like when the characters are in an awkward limbo!
But hey, that was such great fun. "I like Santa" has no right to hit as hard as it does.
3.75/5 stars!
May 18, 2025
This was such a cute continuation of this series. I loved where the story ended up going and how the overall themes were handled. I do think I enjoyed this one a little more than the first volume because it felt more developed. Definitely worth the read.
November 19, 2024
4.5!! I love this comics
June 16, 2025
*slaps book* you can fit so much queer found family into this baby
August 9, 2026
Super sweet and wholesome book with a touch of heavy topics. I do love how characters empower each other to handle difficult situations 💖
July 4, 2026
Ditto on this one. Loved the art. Loved the story.
July 31, 2026
this one was even better than the first one! so cute while staying realistic
February 2, 2026
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Oh my goodness, I loved both volumes of Rainbow!, they are super cute!!! I can see a bit of myself in both girls in these books. My hubby was the one who got me volume 1 and said that the main female character reminded him of me a lot, so I decided to read it and fell in love. They both are cute, heartbreaking, uplifting, and inspirational.
July 6, 2025
There was more meat on the bones in this volume than in the first. The main character’s relationship really began to develop. There was some interesting back and forth about how much they can and should be relying on each other and this one relationship in the face of their traumas. Both Mimi’s desire to go all in, running away with Boo, cutting off her father, and Boo’s push back which was born more from insecure attachment and a self-destructive urge to isolate than setting reasonable boundaries, were uncomfortable to watch. I was glad to see them find a better middle ground, though I wish they could have acknowledged these tendencies in each other more. I’m left wondering how much their problems are just pushing against each other enough to happen to land them somewhere that looks stable and how much they are really healing. Regardless, I’m glad it went the route of letting the two girls find larger support systems and not the fantasy of only needing each other.
I don’t feel as if all the elements introduced were used to their fullest or resolved.
I don’t feel as if all the elements introduced were used to their fullest or resolved.
April 16, 2025
3.5 ⭐
It was cute at times and cringe at others but on an average it's a wholesome book. I liked the way everyone was supportive of everyone else. It dealt with some difficult topics and the healing process which was nice. The art is nice too.
P.S. Won an ARC via Goodreads giveaways
It was cute at times and cringe at others but on an average it's a wholesome book. I liked the way everyone was supportive of everyone else. It dealt with some difficult topics and the healing process which was nice. The art is nice too.
P.S. Won an ARC via Goodreads giveaways
September 4, 2025
I definitely appreciated that there's more to volume 2 than there was to volume 1 and I also appreciated the found family element to this story as well. Overall, it has heart and is very wholesome. I'm glad Boo is able to start to come into herself. She doesn't come across as quite as young by the end of this, but at least the authors didn't have to repeatedly remind me of her age this time around. I am glad that I stuck around for the finale of the duology.
March 17, 2025
This is the second and final (I think?) book in the YA graphic novel series Rainbow. It's a sweet LGBTQ+ romance, but I also find this series pretty stressful. Both teens in the book have abusive, unsupportive mothers, and it makes me really stressed! I'd kinda forgotten about that from the first book when I picked up this second, expecting something cozier. Still, a book many teen readers need.
March 25, 2025
I love Boo, Mimi and Max so much I'm glad they both got a happy ending I'm so sad this comic is over but it was so wonderful to read it made me happy stim so much
May 23, 2025
Volume 2 dives deeper into the story, and is much longer than volume 1. I think that helps a lot with my engagement in the story as volume 1 is quick to read and is left on a cliffhanger. Volume 2 covers the rest of the story of Rainbow! Boo and Mimi’s relationship deepens as they open up to each other about their family situations. We also learn more about Mimi’s family as well as Boo’s boss - Clarice and coworker - Milo . Both characters I love so much as they are always there for Boo and support her. I love how they become part of Boos' chosen family along with Mimi. I’m really happy with the ending of this story as it’s not the perfect fairytale ending but it’s realistic and still a happy ending for the characters! One small detail I love in this volume is the illustrations showing Boo and her mom with stretch marks! It’s small, but I just adore it! 🥰 Overall I really enjoyed reading this series and am so happy both volumes are now out. ☺️
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🏳️🌈 Rep: Lesbian coded Fat MC, Lesbian LI, Bisexual SC, FTM Trans SC, Gay SCs
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Don’t let the cute cover and illustrations fool you, this series dives into deep topics that can be triggering to some, so please check all the content warnings, if you feel you need to, before reading. 🫶
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‼️CW for Series: child neglect, child abuse, parentification of child, alcoholism, addiction, drugs, maladaptive daydreaming, physical violence, blood, hospital, misogyny, injury, verbal abuse, physical abuse, violence inflicted upon dog (dog is fine in the end!), homophobia, emotional abuse, lesbophobia, brief homelessness
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🏳️🌈 Rep: Lesbian coded Fat MC, Lesbian LI, Bisexual SC, FTM Trans SC, Gay SCs
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Don’t let the cute cover and illustrations fool you, this series dives into deep topics that can be triggering to some, so please check all the content warnings, if you feel you need to, before reading. 🫶
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‼️CW for Series: child neglect, child abuse, parentification of child, alcoholism, addiction, drugs, maladaptive daydreaming, physical violence, blood, hospital, misogyny, injury, verbal abuse, physical abuse, violence inflicted upon dog (dog is fine in the end!), homophobia, emotional abuse, lesbophobia, brief homelessness
November 28, 2024
So I read this whole thing on WEBTOONs because I haven’t managed to get my hands on a copy yet. But when I do I’ll be happy to add it to my Graphic Sapphic Shelf.
The daydreaming in the beginning is a lot but I think that the point. Boo copes with life via the day dreams until she can’t anymore. That’s something I enjoyed about this - shit got real. And dark. Just like life can actually get and I enjoy seeing that reflected in stories.
There’s probably a chunk of people who won’t like this ending - and that’s okay. Fair warning if you like your endings cozy and tied up with a nice bow on it - you might not like the ending. I think it’s still worth the read. Solid 9/10 for me.
The other thing I liked about this story is that one persons struggle doesn’t make someone else’s less valid or painful. We all deal with shit. Just because someone has it worse doesn’t make yours less damaging. I loved that that truth was expressed here as well. Well done.
The daydreaming in the beginning is a lot but I think that the point. Boo copes with life via the day dreams until she can’t anymore. That’s something I enjoyed about this - shit got real. And dark. Just like life can actually get and I enjoy seeing that reflected in stories.
There’s probably a chunk of people who won’t like this ending - and that’s okay. Fair warning if you like your endings cozy and tied up with a nice bow on it - you might not like the ending. I think it’s still worth the read. Solid 9/10 for me.
The other thing I liked about this story is that one persons struggle doesn’t make someone else’s less valid or painful. We all deal with shit. Just because someone has it worse doesn’t make yours less damaging. I loved that that truth was expressed here as well. Well done.
November 15, 2025
If you liked the first volume, you’ll like this one too. I think I’m just not the target demographic.
This series deals with important, heavy topics, but I find that it does so in the most obvious, surface level ways. Everyone says either the exact wrong thing or the exact right thing. The stereotypicalness of the conflicts doesn’t make them interesting, and the constant heaviness makes the book kind of a drag to read. I liked the ending, though.
And once again, the gimmick of Boo being a character who daydreams is not all that prevalent or important. The second volume does a better job incorporating this concept than the first, but Boo still doesn’t feel like a character who daydreams noticeably more than the rest of us. Her imagination doesn’t really affect her life at all. I kind of just… don’t get it.
Still very cute art, though.
This series deals with important, heavy topics, but I find that it does so in the most obvious, surface level ways. Everyone says either the exact wrong thing or the exact right thing. The stereotypicalness of the conflicts doesn’t make them interesting, and the constant heaviness makes the book kind of a drag to read. I liked the ending, though.
And once again, the gimmick of Boo being a character who daydreams is not all that prevalent or important. The second volume does a better job incorporating this concept than the first, but Boo still doesn’t feel like a character who daydreams noticeably more than the rest of us. Her imagination doesn’t really affect her life at all. I kind of just… don’t get it.
Still very cute art, though.
June 27, 2025
Boo is an anxious teenager that has to juggle the stress of school, a job, and caring for her alcoholic mother. She uses her daydreams as an escape from her reality. When she meets Mimi, her world turns upside down and she realizes that it’s okay to live for herself. I saw myself in Boo, though our life experiences are different, it’s hard not to let the weight of the world fall on you when you’re just trying your best to make everyone happy. But, with the support of the right people, life can be so much easier and fulfilling. Such a cute story and the artwork was just wonderful. Gave me all the feels and reminded me of my teenage years and finding my self.
May 29, 2025
😍✨Awwwwww!!!!✨😍
After reading and LOVING volume 1, I couldn't wait for my library system to acquire volume 2, so I went ahead and binged it online. And I gotta say... That was a little high-stakes for a bit there. Lots and lots of triggers here: Homophobia, domestic abuse, animal cruelty, drug & alcohol abuse,, and just a few absolutely horrible people... And I will admit I wasn't sure how things could work out. But everything came together beautifully at the end, and this made me very happy. This reader is 100% satisfied!
Adorable story. Just adorable!
After reading and LOVING volume 1, I couldn't wait for my library system to acquire volume 2, so I went ahead and binged it online. And I gotta say... That was a little high-stakes for a bit there. Lots and lots of triggers here: Homophobia, domestic abuse, animal cruelty, drug & alcohol abuse,, and just a few absolutely horrible people... And I will admit I wasn't sure how things could work out. But everything came together beautifully at the end, and this made me very happy. This reader is 100% satisfied!
Adorable story. Just adorable!
January 10, 2026
#1 rainbow! vol. 1 ★★★★☆
#2 rainbow! vol. 2 ★★★☆☆
very cute and heartwarming
content/trigger warnings; emotional child abuse, child neglect, physical child abuse, lesbophobia, queerphobia, physical violence, harassment, animal cruelty, alcoholism, drug abuse, hospital, coming out, kissing, maladaptive daydreaming, divorce,
rep; boo (mc) is fat and a lesbian. mimi (li) is a lesbian. queer side characters.
#2 rainbow! vol. 2 ★★★☆☆
very cute and heartwarming
content/trigger warnings; emotional child abuse, child neglect, physical child abuse, lesbophobia, queerphobia, physical violence, harassment, animal cruelty, alcoholism, drug abuse, hospital, coming out, kissing, maladaptive daydreaming, divorce,
rep; boo (mc) is fat and a lesbian. mimi (li) is a lesbian. queer side characters.
October 8, 2024
I have been reading this since the first day it came out on webtoon. And it's so sad to see my sweet, adorable babies all grown up and at the end of the book. It was a wild ride with a lot of ups and downs, but Boo can make anything fun and magical!
I'm so glad they found their happy ending and that even though they went through all the bad, they not only for each other but people they can truly call family.
I'm so glad they found their happy ending and that even though they went through all the bad, they not only for each other but people they can truly call family.
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