Strange Bedfellows

“I’m going to put this comic in my mouth and keep it in there like a huge, delicious gourmet jawbreaker.” - Maria Costa, author of Belle of the Ball

“An ambitious, lushly detailed blending of genres and brilliant cartooning– and the chemistry between Oberon and Kon is electric.” - Victoria Grace Elliott, author of Please Be My Star

“A wonderfully imaginative, flirtatious, and devastating romance that I wish I could read again for the first time!” - Victoria Ying, author of Hungry Ghost

“A visually incomparable and hilariously written tale of the human struggles found in all kinds of relationships.” - Sunmi, author of Firebird

“Superbly written, sublimely drawn, Strange Bedfellows will pull you into its solarpunk world and make you never want to wake up from the dream.” - Wendy Xu, author and illustrator of The Infinity Particle

“Effortlessly blends the fantastical with emotional truths and is, at its core, hopeful, curious, full of heart, and unapologetically queer. Dazzling!” - Ashley Robin Franklin, author of The Hills of Estrella Roja

“In this luminous love story, Ries examines issues surrounding mental health using vibrantly colored cartoon-style illustrations whose intricate details complement the dreamlike science fiction setting.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Ries’ narrative weaves in literary references and science-fiction lore. The work features stunningly surreal illustrations and explores forgiveness, love, and family in a futuristic, racially and culturally diverse world that’s body positive and inclusive of queer folks.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Reis’s illustrations are the standout element of the book, heightening moments with humor and charm.” - School Library Journal

“The art gorgeously supports the story, depicting the new world as well as the twisting surreality of Oberon’s dreams. A great book for teens looking for understanding and hope about adulthood’s uncertainties.” - Booklist

Ariel Slamet Ries is an award-winning cartoonist and illustrator residing on unceded Boonwurrung and Wurundjeri lands in Australia. After studying animation in Denmark for four years, they lost their degree in the post and unceremoniously bumbled into making comics for a living. Their first two major publications, Witchy and Cry Wolf Girl, notably received the 2020 Ignatz Awards for Outstanding Online Comic and Outstanding Comic, respectively. Ariel is interested in telling stories about imperfect marginalized characters dealing with real-world dilemmas in fantastical settings. They just wrapped Strange Bedfellows–a queer YA sci-fi romance about dreams.

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