Gorgeous artwork, just beautiful. I loved that this was the mother’s story as much as the son’s. Some of the fairytales get bloody, and it seems there’s always someone hating in the wings haha. While Tiến’s friends are accepting of him being gay, he’s terrified to tell his parents, especially his mom. There’s not even a word for it in his language, so he bridges the gap through fairytales. 

Definitely read the author’s note at the end. I’ve never thought of the Little Mermaid being like an immigrant’s tale, but, now, I can see the connection. 

While I enjoyed reading this, it felt either abrupt or unfinished. I can’t really describe it.