| Inspired by shounen-ai manga — melodramatic Japanese comics by girls about gay boys — Tough Love is a teen romance and coming-out story about a shy boy named Brian.
\This story centers on the relationships Brian develops with the boy he likes, Chris, and Julie, the girl who befriends him.
Serious issues like gay-bashing, suicide, and coming to terms with one's own sexual identity are depicted with an honest, gentle touch. Sociall relevent, fun, immediately accessible, and a bit of a soap opera, Tough Love helps gay teenagers to be more comfortable with themselves and less troubled, especially when they're feeling alone and misunderstood. |
