Zariya, Ranmaru - Liquor & Cigarettes

Theo runs the town liquor store—too bad he's a total lightweight! His lifelong best friend, Camilo, runs the cigarette store across the street, and recently, he's been making his attraction to Theo quite clear. Theo is flattered, but he's not sure if he's ready to take their relationship to the next level. Can Camilo convince Theo to give love with a man a chance, knowing that man is Camilo himself?

Blurb:

In the heart of a bustling town, two best friends—Theo, the owner of a liquor store, and Camilo, the owner of a cigarette store across the street—find themselves entangled in a whirlwind romance. Theo, a hopeless romantic with a weakness for alcohol, is initially hesitant to explore the growing feelings between them, but Camilo's unwavering support and love gradually chip away at his resistance. As their relationship deepens, they navigate the challenges of self-acceptance, societal expectations, and the complexities of love and friendship.

LGBT Themes:

• Coming out
• Self-acceptance
• Queer identity
• LGBTQ+ relationships

Relevant Tags:

• Romance, Manga, LGBTQ+, Coming-of-age, Friendship, Coming out, Self-acceptance

Awards & Recognition:

• Winner of the 2020 SuBLime Manga Award
• Nominated for the 2020 Lambda Literary Award for Gay Romance

• Liquor & Cigarettes, Ranmaru Zariya, SuBLime, LGBTQ+ romance, Coming-of-age, Friendship, Coming out, Self-acceptance

Title: Liquor & Cigarettes

Author: Ranmaru Zariya

Genre: Romance, Manga

Pages: 198 pages

Publisher: SuBLime

Release Date: February 14, 2020

Dimensions: 5 inches x 0.6 inches x 7.1 inches

Weight: 132 grams

Size: 18 cm x 0.5 cm x 17.8 cm