

But one character, Sunati, has noticed another, Austen, who stays in her natural form. "In this future society, technology can be used to alter one's physical appearance in seconds.

Always Human by Ari North is an endearingly feel-good sapphic romance set against a diverting futuristic backdrop." -Samantha Zaboski, Shelf Awareness " 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. "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

".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 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
