Bloom Series by Kevin Panetta

Now that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band—if he can just persuade his dad to let him quit his job at their struggling family bakery. Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away over rising dough and hot ovens. But while interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easygoing guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it... moreNow that high school is over, Ari is dying to move to the big city with his ultra-hip band—if he can just persuade his dad to let him quit his job at their struggling family bakery. Though he loved working there as a kid, Ari cannot fathom a life wasting away over rising dough and hot ovens. But while interviewing candidates for his replacement, Ari meets Hector, an easygoing guy who loves baking as much as Ari wants to escape it. As they become closer over batches of bread, love is ready to bloom . . . that is, if Ari doesn’t ruin everything.Writer Kevin Panetta and artist Savanna Ganucheau concoct a delicious recipe of intricately illustrated baking scenes and blushing young love, in which the choices we make can have terrible consequences, but the people who love us can help us grow. less

Een zomerliefde bloeit op tussen twee jongens die in een bakkerij werken. Ari werkt Hector in als die wordt aangenomen om in de bakkerij van Ari’s ouders te helpen en de twee worden vrienden. Vrienden worden is echter niet het enige wat op het menu staat voor Ari en Hector. De twee jongens realiseren zich dat ze misschien meer gemeen hebben dan ze zouden denken.. moreEen zomerliefde bloeit op tussen twee jongens die in een bakkerij werken. Ari werkt Hector in als die wordt aangenomen om in de bakkerij van Ari’s ouders te helpen en de twee worden vrienden. Vrienden worden is echter niet het enige wat op het menu staat voor Ari en Hector. De twee jongens realiseren zich dat ze misschien meer gemeen hebben dan ze zouden denken... zoals langzaam opbloeiende gevoelens voor elkaar, waardoor ze zich afvragen of ze hun vriendschap naar het niveau van een romantische relatie kunnen tillen. Wanneer zich in de bakkerij echter een tragedie voordoet, weten zowel Ari als Hector niet zeker hoe ze verder moeten, waardoor er een breuk tussen hen ontstaat. Is die breuk nog te lijmen? less

Ari and Hector are in love. It's been over a year since the end of the first book and Ari is still working at his family's bakery while Hector has moved away to finish up culinary school.They're happy but they miss each other so Ari decides to visit Hector at school. As Ari tries to navigate Hector's world for the first time, he struggles to find his place... moreAri and Hector are in love. It's been over a year since the end of the first book and Ari is still working at his family's bakery while Hector has moved away to finish up culinary school.They're happy but they miss each other so Ari decides to visit Hector at school. As Ari tries to navigate Hector's world for the first time, he struggles to find his place.Mix in lots of baking, romance, and a look at how Ari's parents fell in love and we've ended up with a story that we're really to share with everyone! less