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a + e 4ever Paperback – September 25, 2011

by Ilike Merey (Author, Illustrator)

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Asher Machnik is a teenage boy cursed with a beautiful androgynous face. Guys punch him, girls slag him and by high school he's developed an intense fear of being touched. Art remains his only escape from an otherwise emotionally empty life. Eulalie Mason is the lonely, tough-talking dyke from school who befriends Ash. The only one to see and accept all of his sides as a loner, a fellow artist and a best friend, she's starting to wonder if ash is ever going to see all of her.... a + e 4EVER is a graphic novel set in that ambiguous crossroads where love and friendship, boy and girl, straight and gay meet. It goes where few books have ventured, into genderqueer life, where affections aren't black and white. An honoree for the 2012 Stonewall Book Award - Mike Morgan & Larry Romans Children's & Young Adult Literature Award given annually to English-language children's and young adult books of exceptional merit relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience.

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214 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Lethe Press
Publication date

September 25, 2011
Grade level

10 - 12
Reading age

16 - 18 years
Dimensions

8.25 x 0.45 x 11 inches
ISBN-10

1590213904
ISBN-13

978-1590213902
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"Merey's soulful story shows just how tenuous our understanding of identity, friendship, and romance can be. Although the work appears sketchy at first glance, every line is clear and every word is clarifying. These are authentic teens with attitudes, sound tracks, and sexual curiosity." --Booklist (Starred Review)

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lethe Press (September 25, 2011)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 214 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1590213904
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1590213902
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 - 18 years
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 10 - 12
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.25 x 0.45 x 11 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,413,531 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #490 in LGBTQ+ Graphic Novels (Books)

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Jassonn

Great graphic novel

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 4, 2022

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I read this several years ago and searched for a copy. Loved the art and the story. This copy was affordable. $20 may not seem like a lot but it adds up so when i found one for less than $10, cool and it was in great condition.

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Fouteidentiteit

Relatable yet unpredictable

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 21, 2017

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A hauntingly beautiful portrayal of growing up queer. Merey sends the reader careening into a pool flooded with labels, misconceptions, self-doubt, and preconceived notions. Matching the narrative, the visuals will send you into sensory overload from the get-go. Each detail juts out with a ferocious intensity, even during moments of muted solemnity. Both lead characters are fluid entities; relatable yet unpredictable. The reader understands their actions yet questions them at the same time, much like the introspection we all answer to in the privacy of our own minds. It is for this reason that a+e is impossible to put down.

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Justin H

Great story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 4, 2013

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This is an amazing story of a boy and a girl trying to have a great friendship while they are almost outcasts at their school.

Word of warning: Its a little hard to read on tablet unless you have a great screen, but that doesn't detract from my review of the book, which is amazing.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 5, 2021

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Raw. Not for everyone....

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Jeffery A. Boyd

Better than i could have ever expected.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 4, 2011

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This book is a fantastic perspective on a very curious relationship, the book is illustrated wonderfully in a very unique style.
- Found myself not wanting to put the book away and go straight through
- You get into the story very much, pulls you closer and makes you right in the moment
-- Highly suggested for those who loved "Blankets"
-- Highly suggested to those who have a more alternative point of view
-- special note the cover picture is slightly deceiving, the book is set in a high school period.

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Elysse

Easily one of my favorite comics

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 11, 2013

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Recommended by a friend, though I'd never heard of it before and had no idea what to expect. Instantly fell in love from the first page. Couldn't put it down. Gorgeous abstract art, a simple yet haunting story, and a beautiful exploration of the mysteries of love, sensuality, gender, and sexual orientation. This book left me weeping by the time it ended. Will be rereading this book often, I can tell.

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Amazing and Heartwrenching

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 18, 2018

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The art style is strange and can be beautiful at times, the story is an emotional roller coaster, this is definitely the best graphic novels I've ever read.

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Kayla Clough

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Jo

An absolutely beautiful story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on July 24, 2013

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Ash, unfortunately, is a guy that looks like a beautiful girl, and is bullied and outcast for it. Eu is a fierce, take-no-prisoners girl who's attitude puts people off. With their shared passion for music and art, they find a friend in each other. A + E 4ever is the story of their relationship, as they discover who they are, and just how much the other means to them.

This may just be the most beautiful love story I have ever read.

I kid you not. There was something about A + E 4ever that was just so powerful. I don't know whether it's the fact that there were pictures - awesome pictures - and so I could really see the story play out, or if it was just the story itself, but I was so moved, so affected by this story. Ash and Eu took hold of my heart and wouldn't let go. It was sweet, it was tender, it was wonderful. Again, it was beautiful. It absolutely blew me away.

Saying that, it's not the happiest of stories. There are moments in this novel that are horrific and terribly sad. Ash isn't just bullied, he's sexually abused. We see this from the very beginning. For having the face he does, he is treated so unbelievably badly. Eu is the first person to treat him with kindness. It's heartbreaking. And Eu... she feels so strongly for Ash, and Ash just doesn't see it. Some of the things he puts her through, without thinking, are just so unfair. I so wanted to hug her so many times. Then there's the terrible living conditions Ash lives in, his eating disorder, and his fear of touch. There are so many really low moments, so many serious subjects discussed, and your heart just goes out to both of them.

But it is the story of their relationship, and their's is the best kind of friendship. Eu gives the much needed kindness and acceptance to Ash, changing his life and showing him fun. It's because of her that he is able to come out of his shell and experience life a little more, figure out exactly who he is. And Ash brings out Eu's softer side, and gives her someone to be herself with - again, acceptance. With their shared love of music and art bringing them together, they finally have someone to talk to about the things they are so passionate about, someone who actually gets it, who knows what they mean. In finding each other, they give each other freedom. It's not a perfect friendship, they have their ups and downs, and their fair share of arguments. But at the very core, their friendship is strong, and the very best kind.

Ash is attracted to guys and girls, but guys more. Eu is attracted to girls and guys, but guys more. Because of her feelings for Ash, Eu focuses mostly on him, so it's Ash's sexuality who gets explored in this book. He and Eu will go out clubbing every Friday night, and Ash will generally pull a guy each night. When this happens, we're mostly with Eu, seeing what she's thinking and feeling, rather than seeing what's going through Ash's head. But he enjoys himself, and never lets Eu leave on her own. There's one incident where things don't follow the usual plan, and... wow. Oh, how Ash disappointed me there.

Both straight and gay sex happens in this book, but it's not overly graphic. It's a graphic novel, so there are pictures, but it's not pornographic. Merey takes the "less is more" angle when it comes to detail in these pictures; you know exactly what's happening in each one, but there's nothing anyone is going to be offended by. Well, I don't think so. There's no complete full-frontal nakedness. Various sexual acts are shown, and they're discussed between the two characters, but in a completely normal teenage way, rather than "lets show the characters having sex with people/have them discuss sex for gratuitous reasons". It all fits in with the story, moves it along. And with the pictures, some of them are actually really beautiful.

On to the art in general. A + E 4ever is in black and white. Some pictures are really detailed - there are some beautiful pictures of their faces - and there are some that are sketchier, almost rushed-looking, but without looking crap. They all fit the tone of the story at the time, and show what's happening in the best possible way. Before reading, I checked out Merey's blog. Seriously talented! A + E 4ever has the same style, you can tell it's Merey's art, but there is a difference, for the different forms of art. And I'm a big fan of both styles!

A + E 4ever really surprised me. Or my reaction to it did. I didn't expect to love it as much as I did. And it's so, so amazing! This is one of those books I'll read again and again. One I'll recommend to everyone. One I want to hold close and just hug because I don't know how to better express my love for it. It has the most awesome ending, so real, and so sweet! Oh my gosh, this book is just incredible, and I know this review isn't even close to doing it justice. I really hope Merey brings us more graphic novels. The world needs stories like this.

Beautiful.