Boum’s charming graphic novel The Jellyfish is a beautifully illustrated meet-cute about a developing queer romance challenged by the emotional complexities surrounding a physical disability. Odette, a young Canadian woman who works in a bookstore, is diagnosed with a floater—the jellyfish of the title—in her eye, just as she begins to pursue a relationship with Naina, who struggles with an abusive parent. Over time, as the relationship blossoms, the jellyfish floating in Odette’s eyes multiply and grow, obscuring her vision, threatening her independence, and undermining her ability to accept the support and love of those around her. In this 11-page excerpt, Odette prepares to meet friends and Naina at a local dance club. The Jellyfish by Boum is out now from Pow Pow Press.