Always Human is a beautifully drawn sapphic graphic novel about a developing relationship between two young women in a near-future soft sci-fi setting. First serialized on the popular app and website WebToon Always Human amassed over 51 million views and nearly 700 000 subscribers. Now for the first time this incredible story has been reformatted for a print edition! Along with the sequel Love and Gravity get ready to fall in love with this ground-breaking story of support and romance. This beautifully illustrated slice-of-life tale that shows two young women of color getting to know each other and creating a relationship is so warm and charming that readers will hardly notice how much they are learning about how to better interact with folx who are different from themselves and the importance of not making assumptions. -- Kirkus Reviews ...soft expressive art adds a visceral charge to the couple s very human experiences which range from excitement and affection to pain and doubt. -- Publisher s Weekly This wholesome plot focuses on building understanding offering mutual support and budding self-acceptance as well as the importance of asking rather than making assumptions; avoiding othering; and regarding all those in one s orbit with compassion...A charming sensitive story of love and acceptance. --School Library Journal In a technologically advanced near future two young women bumble through their first dates and fights together as they enjoy the exhilaration of new love....Always Human by Ari North is an endearingly feel-good sapphic romance set against a diverting futuristic backdrop. --Samantha Zaboski Shelf Awareness In the near-future people use technology to give the illusion of all kinds of body modifications-but some people have Egan s Syndrome a highly sensitive immune system that rejects these mods and are unable to use them. Those who are affected maintain a natural appearance reliant on cosmetics and hair dye at most to help them play with their looks. Sunati is attracted to Austen the first time she sees her and is drawn to what she assumes is Austen s bravery and confidence to live life unmodded. When Sunati learns the truth she s still attracted to Austen and asks her on a date. Gradually their relationship unfolds as they deal with friends family and the emotional conflicts that come with every romance. Together they will learn and grow in a story that reminds us no matter how technology evolves we will remain . . . always human. Rendered in beautiful detail and an extraordinary color palette Always Human is a sweet love story told in a gentle sci-fi setting by a queer woman cartoonist Ari North. Published in partnership with media advocacy organization GLAAD this empowering book positively represents LGBTQ families.