honestly, i didn’t like this as much as i wanted to. i think it was mainly i didn’t like marcus much

I adore Cog and Marcus! The representation in this story is absolutely incredible! With each character being very tasteful and not a stereotype that might perpetuate a negative/simplistic characteristic. The story itself is exciting and satisfying to follow, with the side characters also being incredibly interesting themselves. I would highly recommend reading as it is a cozy and uplifting read of nascent love and self expression.

This graphic novel was so precious and I want to protect these characters at all costs. Marcus is the sunshine and Cog is most definitely the grumpy one in this relationship, but the two high school boys pine after each other, and this whole book was just cuteness overload! It’s nice reading a Black, queer romance that’s centered around nothing but joy and happiness.

I loved the diversity, the art style, the acceptance from all of the side characters, just EVERYTHING! Marcus and Cog had me smiling the whole time. Marcus knows how to cook and makes lunches for Cog every Thursday. Cog walks Marcus home from school just to spend time with him. Ughhhh! I loved them so much. I can’t wait to have this on my shelf physically, because these characters are my newest obsession.
If you loved Heartstopper you’re going to LOVE this one!

I just love this webtoon, it was all we can want from a romance : cute, characters who communicate with each other, beautiful and very funny. It was fun and cute to see them react at every conversation they have. Moreover, the art style is gorgeaous, The chara design is unique for each characters, even the one who are not the two principal. I especially love the importance of the outfit, Marcus and Cog look beautiful in every one of them.
I can't wait to read the next volume and to have this one with me, really it is this kind of romance that can become a comfort read. Not all story must be emotional, we need story like this who are cute and beautiful !

Daybreak is the cutest budding friendship and romance comic between Marcus and Cog, and I can't help but cheer for them every step of the way! I love the cast of characters, and everyone is just so sweet--I need to see more of these fun moments!

This was a very cute, aesthetically pleasing graphic novel. I loved the art style and adored how diverse it was. However, it lacked a kind of story that keeps me entertained.

This was such a cute beginning, can't wait for the second one. My daughter loves this story and was delighted with the chemistry of the two.

Omg they are so cute. Cog and Marcus are adorable. The art style is so great too. The story has a slow build and I think is age appropriate for younger readers.

I love that cog uses He/They pronouns!

This was a cute, quick read! The overall story is your typical slice of life. It extremely rare to see this style of comic/manga feature Black characters, so that was very exciting for me.

At times, the way the events of the story were developing felt a bit disjointed and rushed. I would have liked to see more development of the main and side characters, but maybe that will come in future volumes.

Thanks to NetGalley for the Arc!!

This was absolutely adorable!!!!

Such a sweet high school romance that had me laughing out loud! I appreciated the art style and how well the black characters were represented. This is so oogy gooey <3

A cute start to a romance between two students, Cof and Marcus, who take turns having over the top crises on each other while thinking the other is totally oblivious. It’s a sweet one and lighthearted, and I can see it being very popular with some of our teen readers! I’ll definitely keep it in mind to recommend.

I usually don't read romance and its been a long time since I've read a Webtoon. This us spectacular. It made me feel so warm and nice inside. If I had this when I was in high school I'd probably have a warmer disposition. Can't wait for Volume 2 to come out. This is essentially a love story between two black queers in high school. Its not so much or will they won't they as much as it is when will they? There's some mature language but no mature themes which i appreciated given the age range of the characters. And it was a black queer story without trauma. Wish I could live in the universe this comic paints.

Thank you, Netgalley, for the ARC!
Can we just take a second to appreciate the awesome art style of this book? I'm obsessed!😍 Honestly, I have zero complaints about this read. It was such a fun and cute experience! The characters are so adorable, I love them all and can't wait for Volume 2. If you're in the mood for a warm, fuzzy, lighthearted read, this is definitely the book for you!

This is the cutest, most wholesome comic i have ever read, and yes that includes heartstopper. This was a very adorable and hilarious YA comic about two people in high school having a crush on each other.

Adorable, this was a slice of life high school romance with not one, but two black queer kids learning to awkwardly flirt.

Marcus absolutely is a smitten sweetheart from the very start. He’s tall, handsome, and has great hair. Con on the other hand is absolutely obliviously adorkable until he finally figures out he’s crushing on Marcus.the supporting characters are also fun and just as diverse (a headscarf wearing girl with vitiligo?! Ok girl I see you!

I do plan on checking out the next installment, but also hope there is a bit more direction latter in the series.

Thanks to Netgally for the ARC and ability to review.

Daybreak is a super sweet full colour webtoon about queer romance between Cog and Marcus, two black high school students who deal with their crushes on each other. The art is really cute, and the cast of characters is wonderfully diverse. This is a title I would definitely recommend to middle grade and high schools to add to their libraries.

I love these sweet, lovesick dinguses <3

I've been reading Daybreak for years on WEBTOON, so I'm very proud that it's getting traditionally published now. It's a sweet, fluffy queer story about schoolboy crushes slowly turning into romance. My only critique is that there could be either smoother transitions or chapter breaks to better disguise that this was originally written for a serialized weekly comic. I've technically already read what comes next, but I'm still looking forward to the next volume!

Thanks to NetGalley and WEBTOON Unscrolled for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This was so cute! At first it did sort of feel like I was thrown in part way through, and the characters didn't really have what I consider a proper introduction. That being said, I loved the characters and the story!

I thought that the art was very cute and I absolutely loved the character designs! Having distinct character designs is super important to me in graphic novels, and this perfected that!

The story itself was super cute, it did feel like the ending wasn't super well rounded, but knowing that this is only the first volume and there is more on Webtoons, it's not much of an issue!

I think my favorite thing is that the characters queerness was already established and normalized! None of the issues revolved around being queer, which we need a lot more of in queer books!

All in all, a very cute little high school romance! I will absolutely be reading the rest of this on Webtoons while I wait for more volumes to come out!

This graphic novel is adorable! Wow! Both Cog and Marcus are so cute. I love a book featuring a non-binary character where their gender isn't a common topic of conversation. They are normal - like everyone else - and everyone isn't talking about their gender every five pages. Cog is just vibing and living their best life. I love the friendship Cog and Marcus have before there was any reference to romance. Their relationship is realistic and endearing.
I am disappointed that we didn't get to see more of Marcus's friends. The couple of moments they had together were genuine. I want to see more of their interactions going forward. It goes without saying - everyone is so supportive throughout the novel. After some of the books I've read recently, it was nice to fall into a happy queer book where the characters and the people around them are all supportive of one another. Speaking of friends, I could go either way on Toma, but I appreciate his inclusion. It was nice to see Cog interacting with friends and living his life outside of the main relationship.
Outside of the characters, the art style is one of my favorites. Every character looked different from the others. From different body types to the different clothes each character wore to express themselves. The design choices made the world feel real and like the characters were people you could meet on the street. The diversity of the characters doesn't feel cheeky or forced, but rather a representation of humanity today. Additionally, I enjoyed the incidental details the author includes around the dialogue. For example, the flowers change color depending on who was speaking or the different reactionary details.
The backgrounds were often plain, and I found them boring after some time. I want to feel more immersed in the world by knowing what was going on around the main characters. However, as this was originally a webcomic, I can't complain. The author does a great job focusing on character design rather than worrying about making every frame full of background details. The other note about the art style were the expressions. The author did not hold back when creating exaggerated expressions, and I love them. They add an element of humor outside of the jokes that I appreciate.
Overall, this was an adorable start to a high school romance series. I've always been a sucker for webcomics, and I love to see them getting the printed treatment. I will definitely be reaching for the next volume when it is released.
As for this volume, Daybreak Volume One will be available in stores near you on July 1, 2025. Thank you to NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group for the opportunity to read an early copy. To catch up on this story now, you can read Daybreak on Webtoon.

This was so adorable oh my god

This entire story is just pure serotonin, If you're looking for a cute &fluffy romance that will have you smiling and giggling non-stop YOU NEED TO READ THIS!!!

The art style was so so cute I can't get over it 😭 & just the overall formatting of the graphic novel was simply amazing and made it super easy to follow the story without getting confused or anything, which is an important factor for me when reading graphic novels.
&the diversity and rep was GREAT, honestly I have no notes at all this was everything 🥹
I can't wait for volume 2!!!


thank you NetGalley for this ARC! <3