A tender, introspective, and earnest coming-of-age story… Li's storytelling and art is a quiet gem to find refuge in.
—Cindy Pham, New York Times bestselling author of The Secret World of Briar Rose
A slow-simmering romance brewed between family expectations, boba, and finding your own path—charming, heartfelt, and impossible to put down.
—Cindy Chang, author of How to Draw a Secret
Last Night I Dreamed of Home is a captivating story about growing up, falling in love, and finding yourself along the way. Seasoned with humour and care, Li's debut is simultaneously an ode to boba while also addressing the deeply relatable nuances of navigating cultural and familial expectations. I flew through the beautifully rendered pages and will carry Alice and Haoran’s romance in my heart always!
—Noreen Nanja, author of The Summers Between Us
A heartfelt tale rendered in a dreamy limited palette and strikingly composed pages. Last Night I Dreamed of Home will take you to those times in your life when you're searching for what it means to live a life true to yourself and wrap you in gentle reassurance.
—Angela Hsieh, author-illustrator of Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology
Beautifully rendered and thoughtfully written, Last Night I Dreamed of Home is a must-read for students caught between worlds, searching for who they could become amidst the expectations of the past.
—Leanne Toshiko Simpson, author of Never Been Better
Heartfelt and endearing! Sophie Li crafts a beautiful and deeply relatable narrative of what it means to carve your own path, reinforcing that you can always find a home away from home.
—Katrina Kwan, author of The Last Dragon of the East
Heartfelt and brimming with warmth, I was absolutely charmed by Sophie Li’s storytelling. This is a stunning debut.
—Sarah Suk, award-winning author of Meet Me at Blue Hour and The Space between Here & Now
A heartwarming, culturally rich romance; highly recommended for all graphic novel collections, especially where slice-of-life stories and manga are popular.
—School Library Journal (starred review)
Li’s debut is a fun and heartfelt exploration of navigating coursework, familial expectations, and relationships—all in a new place and culture… With an attractive, simple palette of blues and pinks, the detailed but clean illustrations are balanced by the characters’ expressive and often energetic faces. A sweet, charming romance and a thoughtful story of self-discovery.
—Kirkus Reviews