To the Stars and Back, Volume One

To the Stars and Back #1

by Peglo

Opposites attract in this sweet neighbors-to-lovers romance based on a WEBTOON favorite—now with an exclusive new bonus story! Perfect for fans of Heartstopper looking for their next sweet slow-burn queer romance.

Introverted university student Kang Dae spends most of his time alone, and he prefers it this way. So he’s initially unhappy when bubbly new student Bo Seon moves into his apartment complex and sets out to befriend him. But before Kang Dae realizes it, his life has changed irrevocably.

As the two become closer, they slowly realize they have romantic feelings for each other; but neither has been in a real relationship before and both have trauma in their pasts. Will they be able to embrace the possibilities of what could be, or will they find that a new romance is a bridge too far?

A top ten slice-of-life WEBTOON with over one million subscribers, this beloved webcomic is now available in a beautiful new format, where you can see episodes 1-101 of Kang Dae and Bo Seon's relationship unfold— in all its beautiful, awkward, and heartwarming glory—with this can't-miss collectible edition.

Genres: Graphic Novels, Romance, LGBT, Young Adult, Contemporary, Queer, Comics

416 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2025

Reviews

[The_Ugly_Squid · Rating 5 out of 5]

AHAJSJAJAJHAHA ITS COMING IN PHYSICAL RAHAHAHAH

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need book 2 immediately! (due May '26). Very cute slow build on the relationship.

Kang Dae is highly introverted and thinks he wants to be alone. His new apartment neighbor Bo Seon is chatty and always positive. 'Shortie' (Bo) is the kind of up-beat friend we all need. He naturally chisels away at Kang Dae's tough shell. They both attend the nearby Uni together, where they meet a couple other friends to add to this story.

Finally, at 95% through this volume 1, we hear Kang Dae thinking to himself:
Do you even have any idea, just how loved you made me feel?

And this is purely out of friendship expressed with a hug at this point.

Did I mention I NEED BOOK 2 NOW!

Great color illustrations. Easy to read this in one Sunday afternoon sitting.

Solid 4.75*

[Rosa · Rating 5 out of 5]

So cute!!!! I loved this. Looking forward to volume 2 that will be out in May. Meanwhile, you can read it on Webtoon.

[Nothing · Rating 4 out of 5]

adorable

[Minna · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHY AM I CRYING STOPPPP 😭😭

[Caspian · Rating 4 out of 5]

An amiable story with cute art and characters.
Not liking this is hard, but it doesn’t leave a great impact to be a 5 star.

[Emrys Kogane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have the honor of reading to the stars and back when before it was an original, the before and the after. And I've re read it 10 times, it was honestly my favorite webtoon, always looked forward to it updating, now that it's over it's sad. The ending was beautiful.
If your thinking about reading this webcomic and your looking in the reviews I'm telling you to read it, it's so good and it handles issues of trauma so well and communication when it comes up. Thank you Peglo for creating something so beautiful. If I ever lose my memories I'd love to read this for the first time again.

[mishalovesbooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

THIS WAS SO CUTEEEE

[synzz · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️

🥹

[Moony (Captain Mischief) MeowPoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

this was honestly so good! had me smiling, kicking my feet grinning like a complete idiot. It was cute, heartfelt and touching.
slow burn, but so nice. I have one complain though, what's with that ending?? I can't even, lol!!
looking forward to volume 2.

[Lychee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was….fine. It was cute and all but nothing really stuck out to me.

Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for this e-book ARC.

[Brittany Kilinsky · Rating 4 out of 5]

SO CUTE!!

[Haunna · Rating 5 out of 5]

HOW FREAKING ADORABLE.

[Spens (Sphynx Reads) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm crying, this is so beautiful. This is everything I want and more in a slow-burn romance!!!

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

*An ARC was provided by NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

I have a confession to make. Forgive me, Father, for I am an utter mushball for all things fluff and this- this was the tooth-rotting fluff I yearn for. Blissfully cute. All starry eyed doofuses with no braincells or common sense. God. This is the stuff.

Unfortunately, I had some issues with the pdf I received from the publisher so I ended up just reading the series on Webtoon. I have the feeling that the serialized format is better suited for Webtoon than the graphic novel, but I can see why someone would want to own a physical copy that they can naw on when the sugar cravings hit.

10/10. Cutesy, pure, wholesome- all those adjectives. The same dope hit of a 2am fanfic binge.

[The Page Ladies Book Club · Rating 4 out of 5]

To the Stars and Back by Peglo follows Kang Dae the quiet guy next door, and Bo Seon is the bubbly neighbor who’s determined to be his friend and maybe more.

Peglo’s art is super cute and perfectly captures all those shy smiles, awkward moments, and tender glances. It’s like watching a rom-com unfold in cozy comic form! It’s all about healing, friendship, and that slow, delicious build-up to love plus a sprinkle of side characters that make you smile.

⚡️Thank you Webtoon, Little, Brown Ink, Peglo, Miyuli, SH00, Violet Matter, Rouusuu and Drawniels for sharing these books with me!

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a super cute slow burn romance graphic novel! Kang Dae and Bo Seon were super adorable and I loved watching them fall for each other. The ghost subplot kind of came out of nowhere but I really enjoyed this graphic novel.
I received an advanced copy of this graphic novel which has not affected my review.

[Rummanah (Books in the Spotlight) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute read, but I wanted a little more character development and backstory evenly distributed throughout the first volume of the book. The reveal of the mystery person should have hit harder. I’m curious enough to pick up volume 2 at some point.

[Ky Ky ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a cute story and the illustrations were stunning! Bo Seon and Kang Dae have built a beautiful friendship that's turning into a blossoming relationship. I can't wait to see how their relationship progresses in the next volume!

Thank you, Goodreads, for this giveaway!

[nilab · Rating 5 out of 5]

SCRUMPTIOUS

[Janina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute. I liked the backstory but I didn't fully connect with the characters. I also am not a big fan of the college/school setting right now.

tw/cw: bullying, loneliness, implied/referenced cheating

[Alexis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Omg 😭😭😭 they’re so cute I need them together NOW

[Allyson · Rating 5 out of 5]

such a cute graphic novel! saw it at my local Barnes and Noble and had to pick it up! if you like the grumpy x sunshine trope, you'll love this graphic novel!

[Poulomi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah so cute

[Jay Guillory · Rating 4 out of 5]

This graphic novel was an absolute delight & most definitely gave me a Heartstopper feel! I was completely drawn in and found myself wishing for more as I turned the pages. I was rooting for the characters to be together by the end, and I can’t believe it left me hanging like that! Yet, the suspense only made the journey more thrilling. The artwork was simply adorable, bursting with charm, and the characters were beyond cute! It was such a fun ride; I’m already craving more! Thank you Little Brown Ink and Toppling Stacks Tours for this ARC!

[Ethan Bartlett · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you loved Heartstopper this is your next read! This is such a heartwarming story. I read it as a webtoon, and I was so excited when it released as a physical book! This edition was edited nicely to fit the format, and the author took care during the release.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only reason why I was happy in a certain period of time is this book (back at the time when it was first shared in Webtoon) <3

[Jeannine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cute start of a series. Some interesting subplots, but a little more clarity for the high school flashback storyline might have helped. Nice trans rep and we have a character having their queer awakening.


Reviews are for readers. I received an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

[thelibraryoftheredgirl · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ho letto questa storia su Webtoon e posso solo dire che è MERAVIGLIOSA, una dolcezza unica e la crescita dei personaggi capitolo per capitolo è qualcosa di eccezionale 😭
Ti fa ridere, piangere, battere il cuore, insomma un capolavoro.
Avvertenze: parecchio slow burn (come piace a noi) ✨️

This story is wonderful, I can not wait to retrieve the printed copy 😍

[Rach' B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reseña:

Kang Dae ha disfrutado de una vida tranquila y sin demasiado por lo cual preocuparse, considerando que es lo mejor para su vida, no está realmente interesando en que esto cambie, pero con la llegada de su nuevo vecino, Bo Seon, todo empieza a cambiar. La vida tranquila que disfrutaba poco a poco comienza a tornarse más caótica.

Sin embargo, el caos del que Kang Dae se quejaba, con el paso de los días se convertirá en una rutina que disfrutara, sobre todo por la compañía de Bo Seon.

Una historia con dos protagonistas que jamás han experimentado una relación, pero sus vidas están llenas de traumas y heridas que deberán enfrentar para poder conseguir paz en su vida, por suerte, nunca más estarán solos al tener la compañía del otro.

Opinión personal:

Realmente no esperaba terminarme un webtoon de 208 capítulos en un día, pero fue una historia que no pude soltar desde que empecé. De lo principal fue el diseño de personajes, creo que es de los primeros webtoons que leo en donde todos (o la mayoría) de personajes son de tez morena, y como persona morena me ha encantado.

La historia es bastante sencilla de leer, lo consideraría más un slice of life que una historia lineal, sin embargo, conforme pasan los capítulos "casuales" te dejan ver un poco de la historia personal de los protagonistas, me hubiera encantado que profundizaran un poco más en la historia de Bo Seon, especialmente porque considero que el tema de "abuso familiar" es algo importante de contar, y más cuando te hacen ver que la víctima en ningún momento tuvo la culpa, pero tampoco es algo que pueda dejar ir tan fácil.

Sin bien creo que esta historia es enfocada en la relación de Bo Seon y Kang Dae. También consideraría que la historia nos cuenta mucho sobre lo que significa una familia encontrada, los amigos de Bo Seon son un amor de personas y me encanto el hogar y amistad que pudieron construir juntos.

También cabe mencionar que el webtoon cuenta con una gran representación en sus personajes, no solo de la comunidad LGBTQ, si no también de diferentes aspectos.