I received this book for an honest opinion for free. This comic is such a great start to a series. Very lgbtq-friendly and diverse.

4.5/5 stars

I absolutely loved this. I thought this was super cute and so enjoyable. I need more Marcus and Cog NEOWWWWWWWW. I took off .5 because it ends really abruptly, but i think thats the norm for graphic novels. Plus the rest can be found on webtoon, but I'm going to wait until the next part. This was so cute omg. I legit was giggling and kicking my feet so bad. The art in this made me so happy to see black characters expressed this way and in this style, and it was just so good!

First and foremost, thank you to Netgalley and WEBTOON Unscrolled for providing this ARC copy in exchange for my honest review

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⚝ Rating ⚝: 4✩ / 5✩’s

⚝ Review ⚝: Well, this was certainly adorable and fun. All the characters are as loveable as can get, every single one of them. When looking further into Daybreak, I found out that it is a sort of spin-off of another comic by Moosopp, Sunshine Boy. However, I don't feel having not read Sunshine Boy took away anything from the story. Daybreak is a slice-of-life graphic novel that follows the developing crush between Cog and Marcus and the fact that every person around them knows...except for them. Despite having come from different social circles, Marcus and Cog are constantly running into each other, accidentally and well, not so accidentally. All the interactions are adorably awkward as to expect from two young high schoolers who are navigating unexpected emotions.

My one issue lies in the 'ending'. Now, I do know that this continues on Wattpad and that this ARC is in preparation for Daybreak being released for physical printing and sale, but I did not know that before I finished reading. The ending was...awkward? Not in the adorable awkward way that the the rest of the story was, it was just an extremely weird place to end. Not a scene end, not a cliffhanger, it's almost like a page or two is missing.

⚝ Illustrations⚝: I absolutely loved the art style used by Moosopp. It was exactly what I expected from the cover (as sometimes the art inside does not match the style of the cover). The illustrations are rich, vibrant, and expressive.

⚝ Representation ⚝:
Marcus - Transmasc, bisexual, dyslexia, half-Mongolian half-Sudanese, Buddhist(?)
Cog - Non-binary (He/They), Afro Dominican
Toma - half-Korean half-Japanese, Bisexual and aromantic
Duy - Vietnamese, ADHD
Winnie - Chinese
Percy - Transmasc, Inuit
Heidi - Sierra Leonean, Muslim, vitiligo
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This was SO ADORABLE. I enjoyed all the characters and how the attraction between the two main characters played out. I instantly wanted to be on to the next volume!

Daybreak Volume One is a really cute beginning to a high school love story between one grumpy non binary teen and a sunshine trans boy who slowly grow closer as Sunshine boy wants to cook meals for grumpy teen every now and then...
It was sweet, fluffy, slice-of-life low angst, perfect prescription for a grumpy day.

cozy and cute! a strong first volume, I cannot wait to get my hands on a physical copy. it was cozy, romantic, heartfelt, and diverse.

I have really enjoyed recent Webtoon to book reads, but this one was just not for me. The art was cute, but the constant switching in styles didn't appeal to me... and I just couldn't get invested in the characters. Overall, cute romance, but just not much else in it for me. I'm definitely in the minority here, so check it out!

Thanks to NetGalley, Moosopp, and Webtoon for the chance to read and review! My opinions are my own!

This is a cute cozy read with two slightly awkward but adorable mmcs. I enjoyed the characters, the diverse characters, the cluelessness, and heartwarming moments. The story did feel a little fragmented at times but overall it was a light, fluffy read. Thanks Netgalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for the arc!

Oh what a cozy read! I read this very quickly and couldn’t get enough of it. I admit some parts were slow but it didn’t matter much as it picked right back up. If you’re a fan of queer graphic novels like Bloom or Heartstopper, I’d totally give this a read!

SWOON! Fans of Heartstopper and Bloom will love this new, queer high school romance out 7/1! I loved both characters and want more from this world!

A perfect quick read when you want something adorable and real! I love slice of life and was so excited to pick up this one. It is fun and absolutely packed with adorable romance and some fantastic characters! If you want some heartfelt, sweet and queer this is for you!

A beautiful and well written graphic novel that felt so real and yet a beautiful escape from reality. Great representation I highly recommend!

Daybreak is a super sweet slice of life with lots of humor and light heartedness. The characters are full of life and memorable, and watching them slowly fall for each other was such a treat. I'd highly recommend this to people who like watching characters metaphorically chase each other's tails in a circle without even knowing it.
Super cute read, excited for more, would recommend.

I really enjoyed this story, it was super cute. I love when he brings him food and when he gets his hair half up and when he blushed. Everything was cute and the art was perfect

I thought that this novel was the cutest thing I’ve ever read. It was extremely cozy and relatable. We have all been there with a first crush in school and I think you portrayed that flawlessly. I can’t wait until the second volume.

I just had a lot of fun reading this one! I mean it's just so adorable and was exactly I wanted to read. Plus, I did NOT have to suffer through any second-hand embarrassment, which is a huge win for me. I settled on 5 hearts for this one because there's not much going on in terms of story/plot but I still absolutely loved it. So, 5 hearts rather than stars! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

The dialogue between the characters is god-tier in cuteness. Seriously, its so well-done. & I haven't even mentioned the art yet, which is of course adorable and suits the characters so well. This might be a favorite of the year for me....

Daybreak:
📌grumpyish x sunshine

📌low stakes

📌diverse characters

📌no spice, not even a smooch (in this vol.)

📌did I mention it's extremely cute?

*full blog post scheduled for June 25th (can be moved upon request)*

“They’re crushing, there’s chemistry, and they’re totally clueless.” I love the idea of this book. The plot was so up my alley, but the character won’t for me. I usually love a good cheesy love story, where the characters are just head over heels for one another, but they’re not sure if the other feels the same way. I just wish I read this during my web toon era but I don’t think this is for me now.

Thanks to NetGalley and the author for granting me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest rating.

Daybreak is absolutely adorable and the characters are incredibly lovable and relatable in a way that makes me nostalgic for those fluttery feelings of a first crush. What a sweet and heartwarming queer love story!

Full of humor and kick-your-feet swoon, Marcus and Cog’s story is one of new romance and friendship. The author does a wonderful job of depicting feelings and humor, and I found myself totally in love with the art style. A beautiful story with beautiful art!

My one criticism is that it did feel as though this volume ended in a weird place, and that kind of disrupted the story.

This is absolutely perfect for fans of Heartstopper and Bloom!

So cute, sweet and innocent. The art work is beautiful and I love the dramatics and facial expression. The chemistry between Marcus and Cog is too adorable. So much fun to read and I loved seeing their friends and families reactions to them being queer. I can't want to follow their journey and see how this story develops.