Dani Diaz

In this captivating debut YA graphic novel, two best friends becoming more than friends feels like a dream come true. But when one sleepover literally turns into a dream, will they ever want to wake up again?

Amber’s a headstrong goofball with a temper. Nico’s a shy, self-conscious emo boy. But they’ve been best friends since third grade, and she can’t hide her feelings for him any longer. At the end of their eighth-grade beach trip, she confesses... and the feeling is mutual! Thus begins a glorious, blissful summer of first love.

But once high school starts, life gets more complicated. Faced with early mornings, bullies, homework, and other stresses, Amber and Nico cling to each other, neglecting their friends. Soon, Amber starts to wish she and Nico could escape from it all.

One night, as they fall asleep playing video games, Amber gets her wish...

Dani Diaz (@memoryfuel) is a transfeminine Filipino-Argentinian American graphic novelist born and raised in the DMV (Washington D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area.