{"product_id":"scars-volume-2-by-brandon-arias-9781419778360","title":"Scars Volume 2","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA love story between a boy with a scar and an abused, misgendered classmate, both victims of bullying at school, \u003cem\u003eScars\u003c\/em\u003e is an ardent coming-of-age manga about acknowledging our differences and finding self-acceptance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second volume in a stunning and heartfelt manga trilogy from debut author-illustrator Brandon Arias, \u003cem\u003eScars\u003c\/em\u003e deftly tackles childhood trauma, bullying, and the issue of growing into one’s own identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo school kids, Kyonosuke and Akira, live in a little village by the Japanese countryside. After an accident, Kyonosuke receives a skin graft to his face, leaving him permanently scarred. This disfigurement makes Kyonosuke a target for constant bullying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAkira, his classmate, is trying to come to terms with her gender dysphoria, but is beaten by her father for saying she wants to be a girl. When they meet and fall in love, they decide to escape their toxic environment together. But are they strong enough to accept each other, and themselves, for who they are?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis gorgeous, fresh slice-of-life drama is sure to become a classic alongside such timely and relevant manga titles as \u003cem\u003eOrange\u003c\/em\u003e by Takano Ichigo and \u003cem\u003eOur Dreams at Dusk\u003c\/em\u003e by Yuhki Kamatani.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082489643244,"sku":"9781419778360","price":21.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13551133482693.jpg?v=1765275028","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/products\/scars-volume-2-by-brandon-arias-9781419778360","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}