{"product_id":"scars-volume-1","title":"Scars Volume 1","description":"Condition: BRAND NEW\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9781419778353\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2025\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: ABRAMS\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA love story between a boy with a scar and an abused misgendered classmate, both victims of bullying at school, \u003ci\u003eScars\u003c\/i\u003e is an ardent coming-of-age manga about acknowledging our differences and finding self-acceptance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Two school kids, Kyonosuke and Akira, live in a little village by the Japanese countryside. After an accident, Kyonosuke recieves a skin graft to his face, leaving him permanently scarred. This disfigurement makes Kyonosuke a target for constant bullying. Akira, 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A stunning and heartfelt manga trilogy from debut author-illustrator Brandon Arias, \u003ci\u003eScars\u003c\/i\u003e deftly tackles childhood trauma, bullying, and the issue of growing into one’s own identity. This gorgeous, fresh, slice-of-life drama is sure to become a classic alongside such timely and relevant manga titles as \u003ci\u003eOrange\u003c\/i\u003e by Takano Ichigo and \u003ci\u003eOur Dreams at Dusk\u003c\/i\u003e by Yuhki Kamatani.","brand":"RANDOM HOUSE","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":41505915175045,"sku":"PR398183","price":35.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0562\/0213\/3637\/files\/image_TNXCFAGS8XD2.jpg?v=1769615136","url":"https:\/\/smartfoxbooks.co.nz\/products\/scars-volume-1","provider":"Smartfox Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}