Eat your heart out volume 1 by Terry Blas and Matty Newton - review

2.5⭐️

First of all thank you very much to Netgalley and Oni Press for the e-arc of the graphic novel Eat your heart out volume 1 by Terry Blass and Matty Newton in return for a honest review.

This was such an enjoyable read. Especially since I read Heartstopper I’ve been on the look out for more graphic novels that are a bit like it and this one definitely is a fun one to read.

Eat your heart out volume 1 is about Blanca, a run away teen. She is very passioned about fashion, and wants to pursue a career in fashion, however her mom is quite overbearing and strict and wants her to go to business school.
When Blanca finds the possibility she decides to leave, because if she doesn’t go now than she might as well never go. But following your passion is not as easy as thought. Especially going to New York on your own with nothing. But in New York she meets Emile, a very kind baker, who takes her under his wing.
With Emile come his electic roommates, all living in Brownstone. Together they try to make their dreams come true.

This was such a cute coming of age story and the visuals where just gorgeous and soo cute. I loved the character drawings soo much.

However, I felt their were soo many roommates that it was sometimes a bit confusing who is who and I also felt like sometimes pieces of the story were missing, it just went soo fast paced. It almost felt rushed, soo many things happend in soo little pages and some of the transitions between pages felt a bit weird, like a part was missing.

It could have been really good, if it went a bit more in-depth and had some better transitions. Overall it was enjoyable, just not wow 🥰.

Eat your heart out volume 1 will be released August 13th.

"Eat Your Heart Out" is a really interesting and beautifully illustrated Graphic Novel. I really liked the drawing style and the chosen colours.

It was fun and easy to read, but sometimes it felt like a lot happened at once. The Graphic Novel itself is pretty short and it was a bit overwhelming at times. This is sadly only the first volume and the next one will release someday next year. I would have liked the story more, if it was longer or when I could already read the next volume.

I'm interested in how the story will unfold and how Blanca and her new friends will solve their problems.

This story is about Blanca, who runs away from her mother to follow her dreams to pursue fashion design in the New York. She meets a baker Emile who takes her in.
This apartment is full of queer people who are trying to follow their own dreams. Friendships blossom between Blanca and the roommates and we follow them as they all help each other grow and achieve their dreams.

Super enjoyable read, I sped through this one and would love to see where Blanca ends up, it’s great seeing how she has taken herself away from the situation that she no longer wants to allow herself to gain the happiness she deserves.

I loved this! I loved meeting all the characters and learning of their history and goals, and then seeing everyone’s dynamic together that made a fun world to follow. Blanca is a fun main character who I want to read more of. I like the little twist at the end and wish it was longer so I could read more about them!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
I requested this graphic novel because the cover is so captivating, seeing such a diverse cast laid out made me want to get them all.
This story contains a huge ensemble and at times it is a little difficult to keep up with who is who but I think that added to the charm of everyone living together in one house. I'm really excited to see where the rest of this story goes and hope to be able to read the next volume when it's ready.
There are so many lovable characters introduced, I really enjoyed seeing how each of them interacted with Blanca. I'm interested to see how the story develops between her and her mother and how this will resolve. I also really enjoyed seeing the different cultures coming together and experiencing how the characters educated and supported each other.
I highly recommend anyone look for a light read with found family and queer joy.

omg, I don't really read comics but this was fantastic!! The way the boys embraced Blanca filled me with so much joy. The inclusion of Mexican culture and food is wonderful and makes me want to know more. Excited for volume 2!!

What do you get if you have beautiful art with colours and movement that pop vividly, a charming and heartfelt story of love, the pursuit of happiness, and found family? Well, this!

Following a girl running from home to New York to pursue her creative passions and escape from under the thumb of her domineering mother and meeting the fun and complex people who become her housemates, a network of support that is truly heartwarming.

I really loved this, and I can't wait for more. Highest of high recommendations!

Thankyou to Netgalley for my free electronic copy in exchange for an honest review!

This graphic novel is basically the heart and soul that is community, especially highlighting queer community (although the main character herself is not queer but many characters within the story are) and community overall shared between marginalized groups. It is about chasing your heart and creative spirit. It's the embodiment of being 18 and feeling as if you're ready to take on the world and achieve anything you set your mind to. The story follows a bold young female protagonist, Blanca, a Mexican-American young woman who just graduated high school. Blanca dreams of a future in fashion, not the business life her mom has planned for her. So she decides to risk it and move to the big apple and pursue her dreams. There she meets some friends and moves into the brownstone they all share. The cast of characters within the house are diverse in both race, sexual orientation, background, and personalities so it makes for a fun group. The graphic novel was fairly short but really enjoyable and definitely seems like a fun series yo read. I look forward to reading volume 2!

My only criticism is that the second volume isn't out already! I loved the characters, the art, and the use of vibrant colors. It brought out the city landscape beautifully. And that cliffhanger was such a surprise! Can't wait to read more!

Ok, first of all I thought the art work in this graphic novel are so pretty. I particularly like the colour shifts depending on mood and when a scene is set.

Vol 1 of Eat Your Heart Out follows Blanca as she runs off to New York, chasing her dreams of becoming a fashion designer and ends up sharing a house with a super cute group of (mostly?) queer roommates 😍

I can't wait for Vol 2, which is set to be released next year

4.75 stars

Wholesome queer modern fairy tale vibes!

Blanca runs away from Idaho to New York City, and, after a rough first day, she's found by Emile and fits right in with Emile's housemates. Full of queer and diverse characters, this is a great start to a graphic novel series, and I'm excited to see what happens next. The art is beautiful too. The story got a little confusing with jumping around, but it's a lighthearted story with sweet characters (except Blanca's mom).

Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review!

Loved the style and the fact that this is LGBT+ but it was so disjointed that I couldn’t read it correctly and made the story hard to follow, dnf’d at 33%.

So the reason I applied for this ARC is because, as I always say, I adore queer storytelling. Friends this graphic novel did not disappoint. I read through this so quickly (literally in one sitting) and just ate this story up. There was not a single character (other than Riena) in this book that I did not like. This was such a feel good read from the get go and I found myself smiling the whole way through the story. My favourite thing about this book, is that yes, Blanca, the main character is obviously the main part of the story, but the authors of this graphic novel gave so much consideration and information around the other central characters in the story, diving not only into their wants and needs now, but their past lives also. I will say, you may need google translate for a couple of the pages of the novel, as Blanca speaks in Spanish with her friends/family throughout some of the novel, but please don't let that put you off because these pages are so sweet and really deserve the amount of love that was put into them. The cast of characters was also so diverse and the authors truly put something for everyone in this graphic novel. The artwork is also absolutely stunning, I adore the artstyle so much and it made it so easy on my eyes to read through. My only downside to this book, is that I have to wait until 2025 to read volume 2. It cannot come soon enough. I will absolutely be picking up a physical copy of this graphic novel when it comes out and I implore that you do also.

My Favourite Characters:

Blanca: So Blanca is our main character but I love how kind she is to everyone and truly shows that a little compassion can go a long way.

Emile: Emily legitimately saw this girl, saw she needed a place to stay and took her in. I love him so much.

Cat: Cat is such a small character in the story, but she is GORGEOUS. I loved all of the scenes with her in.

My Least Favourite Characters:

Riena: This woman is drawn and acts like the typical villain you would see in a fairytale. I hope her and Blanca do see eye to eye at some point, but for now she scares me.

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Great start to the series! Eat Your Heart Out Vol 1 sets the scene for Blanca's great escape from her mother's life plan. People, I am not exaggerating - at the start of the book, Blanca's mother actually asks for her 4-year plan. I know planning ahead is a good skill for a young adult to have, but yikes. So of course Blanca immediately gets away from that mess, moves to New York, and starts a wholesome series of failing upwards that puts her in contact with a home full of adorable idiots who do their best to help Blanca with her dream of becoming a fashion designer. We meet characters such as the model with connections in the industry, the drag queen with a timely fashion crisis, and the new mysterious new love interest. The story kept me invested and the characters were relatable and sweet.

If you're into wholesome tales of unconditional friendship, LGBTQ representation and young adults finding thheir path, you'll enjoy this one.

✨ Disclaimer ✨ I received a free copy of this book and this is my honest review.

I received an advanced copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
Even though she just turned eighteen and fresh out of high school, Blanca is ruled by her overbearing and strict mother. Her decision: to bail out to New York City, the home of fashion central. There, she meets Emile, who loves to cook, and he invites her to stay at his brownstone with his other roommates. With a newfound family found in other housemates, complex drama, and the reality of being an adult, Blanca has her hands full. Will she be able to have her dreams come true?
Food and lots of it, this graphic novel veers toward adulthood and the end of coming of age. Blanca prefers fashion design to her mother’s real estate business, and needs an out of that toxic atmosphere. Making new friends in the world of drag queens, Eat Your Heart Out is funny, charming, and all-around full of heart. I can’t wait for Volume 2.

I loved the found family, diversity, and the storylines in this book! The number of characters was a little overwhelming, but it didn't take away from the inter-connectedness of everything. I can't wait for volume 2! 4.5/5

Thank you to Net Galley and the authors for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

The art, the story and the characters are all ✨️chefs kiss✨️. I loved this book and can't wait for volume 2. The only set backs for me are that I struggled with the number of characters and keeping track of them all and their stories.

There was so many to keep up with and learn that it made me wonder if there's a previous book and backstory that I'm missing. Either way, I'd love if there was a little list of the characters and their details!

Looooved the end of part one. I'm definitely hooked!

One of my favourite tropes is found family so I really enjoyed that this book featured a big queer found family living together! I also love the diversity of this book and the overall queer joy we got to experience.

I did find that the story jumped around suddenly a few times which made it confusing, and I wasn't the biggest fan of the art style. I also wish there were a few more female characters in the story!

Thank you Netgalley for the eARC.

I absolutely love this graphic novel, I hope to be able to pre-order the frist volume, and can't wait for volume 2 to come out, even though this is volume one! The artwork is beautiful, with an engaging fun story. It follows Blanca, someone who just turned 18 who runs away to find a place for herself, and ends up in New York City.

Blanca's mom has her life set out for her and she has other plans, even if that means struggling and learning as she goes. You meet a cast of queer characters, her overbearing mom, and an engaging world they fall into.