Set in the summer of 1995, "Flamer" by Mike Curato is a semi-autobiographical graphic novel that follows 14-year-old Aiden Navarro, a Filipino American Boy Scout grappling with his sexual identity, religious beliefs, and the challenges of adolescence amid bullying and homophobia at summer camp. During the summer between middle and high school, Aiden goes to camp. At this stage, every teenager is experiencing changes, but for Aiden, it feels different. He struggles with bullying, managing new friendships, and handling his budding crush on a boy named Elias, whom he can’t stop thinking about.
The graphic novel was an okay read. It features a monochromatic style with occasional uses of red and orange colors. Several times, I had difficulty following along with what was happening. The graphic novel contained many graphic moments, which I am unsure would be appropriate for the younger audience it is targeting.
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