BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

The Hazards of Love Book One: Bright World
Stock photo: cover may vary

The Hazards of Love Book One: Bright World Paperback - 2021

by Stan Stanley

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for The Hazards of Love Book One: Bright World

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

"This fantastical, stunning tale shines in both story and artwork." -- School Library Journal (star review)

"A noir fantasy -- part adventure, part love story, all the way spectacularly creepy." -- Kirkus Reviews (star review)

The Hazards of Love follows the story of a queer teen from Queens who makes some mistakes, gets dragged into a fantastical place, and tries to hustle their way back home.

Amparo's deal with the talking cat was simple: a drop of blood and Amparo's name to become a better person. Their mother and abuela would never worry about them again, and they'd finally be worthy of dating straight-A student Iolanthe. But when the cat steals their body, becoming the better person they were promised, Amparo's spirit is imprisoned in a land of terrifying, flesh-hungry creatures known as Bright World.

With cruel and manipulative masters and a society that feeds on memories, Amparo must use their cleverness to escape, without turning into a monster like the rest. On "the other side," Iolanthe begins to suspect the new Amparo has a secret, and after the cat in disguise vanishes, she's left searching for answers with a no-nonsense medium from the lesbian mafia and the only person who might know the truth about Bright World.

Details

  • Title The Hazards of Love Book One: Bright World
  • Author Stan Stanley
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 272
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Oni Press
  • Publication date 2021-03-30
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9781620108574 / 1620108577
  • Weight 1.2 lbs (0.54 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.9 x 6 x 0.9 in (20.07 x 15.24 x 2.29 cm)
  • Age range 14 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 9 - 12
  • Themes
    • Ethnic Orientation: African American
    • Ethnic Orientation: Latino
    • Topical: Lgbt
  • Category Young Adult Graphic Novels
  • Library of Congress subjects Imaginary places, Graphic novels
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2020937828
  • Dewey Decimal Code 741.597

Media reviews

Citations

  • Booklist, 03/15/2021, Page 43
  • Kirkus Reviews, 01/15/2021, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 01/01/2021, Page 81

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.