A Cozy Graphic Romance Novel That Explores Magic, Demisexuality, and Complex Paranormal Relationships, Set in Paris
Boy moves to new city. Boy meets vampire. They kiss, then become friends. But both would like something more… The second volume of LES NORMAUX—a global Webtoon phenomenon and LGBTQ+ graphic novel about friendship, love and magic.
Magic and mayhem collide in supernatural Paris as Sébastien, a young wizard, comes to terms with his demisexuality and explores his growing feelings for his neighbor Elia—a hot supermodel vampire.
Join Elia, Sébastien and their assorted crew of wonderful friends, as they navigate the ins and outs of dating and relationships in this modern and paranormal love story.
This series is like a cup of warm caramel apple cider on a cold day. It may not be caffeinated, but it warms my soul and it’s so sugary sweet that I can’t help but smile the entire time I’m drinking it. That is in essence the entirety of the cosy fantasy genre. The story may have its ups and downs, but it’s just a feel good experience that you can’t help but enjoy.
While volume 1 of Les Normaux had our two lovebirds having their meet cute and immediate attraction, it had me believing that love at first sight is a real phenomenon. I don’t love the term soulmate, but their love does seem to be from some kind of divine fate. They find each other at the right time and place and now we’re all voyeurs watching as they realize they are already meant to be.
I love how diverse the cast of characters are. Elia is a half Italian, half Indian vampire, Sébastien is a Filipino wizard, Ronnie is a Puerto Rican werewolf, Pam is an Afro-Haitian cyclops, Tiponi is a Native American fairy, and this is not mentioning the whole list of letters in the LGBTQIAP+ alphabet that they identify with, plus all of the other characters. It’s kind of amazing how much time and thought must have gone into planning and maintaining that many different distinct personalities and characteristics. To say that I’m impressed and in awe of the authors isn’t a big enough statement.
My only caveat to my love for the story is that this volume ends, not on a cliffhanger per say, but the boys are separated for a month, because Elia is traveling to Italy for his family’s clothing brand new line launch. And right before he leaves, he loses his phone. So they can’t text that entire time. Which I know is going to have Sébastien in his head the ENTIRE time. So I’m a little sad for that fact. I know he’s gonna crash out… I would as well!
Thank you to the publisher for a gifted eARC of the book.
This was a cute graphic novel. I loved getting to know the characters more in this book and absolutely love the art style and illustrations. Overall this was a great read and I look forward to reading the next volume.
They are so cute I cannot!!! I love how diverse this cast is, the drawings re so beautiful and sometimes hilarious and I’m invested in ever single character!