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Tripping Over You
A story about balancing the relationship the two male main characters share and their every day lives.
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First published January 1, 2008
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February 27, 2023
This is a lovely coming-of-age story that follows Milo and Liam on their way to becoming adults, while dealing with their relationship, school, family problems and career choices. It might sound heavy, but it's not. It's a very light read, low on drama and high on cuteness.
I love Milo and Liam. Their relationship is so adorable and wholesome. And the illustrations are amazing. Liam's facial expressions are the cutest.
This has been an ongoing webcomic since 2011. I think it's coming to an end, because at this point there are 20 finished chapters and, at the time I'm writing this, we are at page 12 of the epilogue.
I read this in a day and it was so interesting to see how the storyline progressed and how Milo and Liam grew as characters throughout the years. And the artwork! I liked it to begin with, but the way it kept getting better and better is amazing. I can't even imagine what it's like for those who have been reading this for 12 years.
I love Milo and Liam. Their relationship is so adorable and wholesome. And the illustrations are amazing. Liam's facial expressions are the cutest.
This has been an ongoing webcomic since 2011. I think it's coming to an end, because at this point there are 20 finished chapters and, at the time I'm writing this, we are at page 12 of the epilogue.
I read this in a day and it was so interesting to see how the storyline progressed and how Milo and Liam grew as characters throughout the years. And the artwork! I liked it to begin with, but the way it kept getting better and better is amazing. I can't even imagine what it's like for those who have been reading this for 12 years.
June 13, 2020
Did Milo and Liam just become my favorite couple? Yes, yes they did.
Also: this is an ongoing webcomic so I'll just go ahead and mark this as read.
December 12, 2017
I LOVE this! It's still an ongoing webcomic but it's already really long so I'm putting it on my read shelf.
It's a really good slice of life comic following the lives of Milo and Liam. It flows very naturally and all the situations they find themselves in are very realistic and relatable, without useless relationship drama which I personally hate. I also really appreciate that the author decided to make the more anxious character bi and the more outgoing one gay - usually bi people are portrayed as outgoing and extroverted and this is a nice and welcome change. I also really like the surrounding characters since this is also a comic about family and friendships.
If you love character driven queer stories and established relationships then this will be for you and I highly recommend it!
It's a really good slice of life comic following the lives of Milo and Liam. It flows very naturally and all the situations they find themselves in are very realistic and relatable, without useless relationship drama which I personally hate. I also really appreciate that the author decided to make the more anxious character bi and the more outgoing one gay - usually bi people are portrayed as outgoing and extroverted and this is a nice and welcome change. I also really like the surrounding characters since this is also a comic about family and friendships.
If you love character driven queer stories and established relationships then this will be for you and I highly recommend it!
February 26, 2023
4 Stars
I enjoyed this web comic so fricken much! I can definitely see myself becoming quite addicted to following this series on a weekly basis.
Milo and Liam are such sweet, compelling characters, who are both immediately likable from the beginning of their story. There is a lot of heart and humour embedded in this series, and the banter between the boys is so much fun to witness.
The artwork is also really great. Having just devoured what is 5 years' worth of storytelling in a couple of hours; it was fascinating to watch the visual evolution of the story and its artwork.
I enjoyed this web comic so fricken much! I can definitely see myself becoming quite addicted to following this series on a weekly basis.
Milo and Liam are such sweet, compelling characters, who are both immediately likable from the beginning of their story. There is a lot of heart and humour embedded in this series, and the banter between the boys is so much fun to witness.
The artwork is also really great. Having just devoured what is 5 years' worth of storytelling in a couple of hours; it was fascinating to watch the visual evolution of the story and its artwork.
September 25, 2018
ok i hope this never finishes
March 5, 2023
I love this so much! The drawings are gorgeous and I loved seeing how they've improved since the comic first started in 2011. Liam and Milo are adorable together and it has been so fun seeing them grow up and navigate school, friendships, career decisions, family dynamics and life in general as a couple. Liam is prickly and bad at expressing his emotions, but Milo is absolutely smitten with him and it's obvious on every page they share together. I love Liam's ever-changing hairstyles and addiction to good coffee. I love how Milo never gets angry and has this gigantic personality that he always works to keep in check. Their relationship makes me feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy and I already know I'm going to miss them and all of the amazing side characters once this comic is complete.
March 4, 2023
I’m still making my way through this comic but it is So Good!! Everyone should read it! ❤️❤️❤️
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I’m at the last page and I’m very sad that this going to end soon.
ETA:
I’m at the last page and I’m very sad that this going to end soon.
March 8, 2021
so cute and so adorable im in love
(ongoing, but just putting it as read lmao)
(ongoing, but just putting it as read lmao)
January 10, 2019
This rating is for the first three volumes of the collected physical set (chapters 1 through 10). This is incredibly relatable as a queer person with strict parents who imagine the worst for you, and as someone who doesn't know how to properly date, though for me it was a look back rather than a reflection of the current situation. Very enjoyable, and I'll be looking at chapters 11+ online!
January 11, 2019
brb, adding to my already to-long list of webcomics to keep following...
February 14, 2016
This is so freaking good!
I love the artwork and Milo and Liam are so darn too cute <3
Now I know what I'll be stalking on Mondays and Fridays...
I love the artwork and Milo and Liam are so darn too cute <3
Now I know what I'll be stalking on Mondays and Fridays...
July 26, 2025
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced reader copy of this to review. My opions, good or bad, are completely my own!
This is such a sweet coming of age story of Milo and Liam who are at boarding school and discusses topics of sexuality, grief and loss, mental health, bullying, and more.
Liam is quite shy and struggling to acknowledge and come to terms with his sexuality and his relationship with Milo. Milo is gregarious and open about his sexuality, and while his father is approving, his pregnant mother is not.
I was unaware this was a comic series that started in 2008, so think Heartstoppers before Heartstoppers was a thing.
I do believe that fans of Heartstoppers will fall in love with the characters in this. While I am not the target demographic, I am glad that I read it as it is something that I can recommend to my teen clients as a therapist.
I will be continuing in this series.
This is such a sweet coming of age story of Milo and Liam who are at boarding school and discusses topics of sexuality, grief and loss, mental health, bullying, and more.
Liam is quite shy and struggling to acknowledge and come to terms with his sexuality and his relationship with Milo. Milo is gregarious and open about his sexuality, and while his father is approving, his pregnant mother is not.
I was unaware this was a comic series that started in 2008, so think Heartstoppers before Heartstoppers was a thing.
I do believe that fans of Heartstoppers will fall in love with the characters in this. While I am not the target demographic, I am glad that I read it as it is something that I can recommend to my teen clients as a therapist.
I will be continuing in this series.
July 1, 2023
Hermoso, real y super queer. Empezó en 2011 y terminó hace 3 meses así que hay mucho crecimiento en página, y tiene una manera de hacerme sentir super acompañada aunque lo haya empezado hace menos de dos semanas. More queer people thriving please and thank you!!!
December 30, 2017
This is an on going webcomic about two boys who fall in love and their life throughout the years. I think the word 'wholesome' was invented for this story.
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January 24, 2021Oh my gosh, this looks so cute!
November 6, 2025
Cute, but this volume 1 didn't enamor me with heartache for these two MC's. Both boys are at a boarding school. Shy Liam is thinking premed next year. Theater Milo is more outgoing, even a little aggressive. Some other straight characters come/go.
I just don't get a 'warm' factor between Milo and Liam. Just feels like a first experimentation. The Milo character is drawn constantly with this sly smile and raised eyebrows that makes him look like he has a continuous ulterior motive. Both boys are 'new' to a relationship that is aimed toward getting into bed eventually, so a little sweet on how they both stumble a bit.
Colorful book. Tons of dialogue. I'm not a good reader of books designed to go on, and on, and on, and on as a series from the moment the first volume is written. For this Tripping series, my local library only has this single volume. I am not enamored to be adding V2 to my birthday/holiday wish-list.
3.5 *
I just don't get a 'warm' factor between Milo and Liam. Just feels like a first experimentation. The Milo character is drawn constantly with this sly smile and raised eyebrows that makes him look like he has a continuous ulterior motive. Both boys are 'new' to a relationship that is aimed toward getting into bed eventually, so a little sweet on how they both stumble a bit.
Colorful book. Tons of dialogue. I'm not a good reader of books designed to go on, and on, and on, and on as a series from the moment the first volume is written. For this Tripping series, my local library only has this single volume. I am not enamored to be adding V2 to my birthday/holiday wish-list.
3.5 *
November 8, 2013
Very fun and heartfelt, it's a refreshing story compared to a lot of them I've found. This comic has a sense of honesty to it. Recently there was a change in art style that I hope isn't permanent because the visuals in the first parts of the book are really lovely, the recent pages are more simple and not generally to my taste. Even with the change though, this is another one I'm keeping my eyes on.
July 26, 2016
I read this every monday and thursday... have been for months!
January 19, 2022
An absolute joy to read and one of the most genuinely believable and simultaneously fluffy comics I've read.
It's not yet finished but I'm a mess of a human being and don't know if I manage to come back to it. And I did read a lot of it so I'm pretty sure my current opinion about this comic is accurate.
The art style was so pretty (for some reason I'm obsessed with Liam dad's beard and hair?), it's insane how accurate some facial expressions were. They were so good, in fact, that they managed to express internal conflict and inner thoughts of characters and the whole comic doesn't feature bubbles with thoughts of characters, there's only what they say out loud. I still seriously can't believe it's possible to achieve such depth of character without providing us with their inner thoughts. Also, loved the realistic development of hairstyles, the author truly put a lot of thought and work into this. Also also, there were things drawn that really didn't have to be but the artist still took their time with it so it would seem actually realistic and detailed (like showing where Liam's cigarette had disappeared to during a fight, characters changing clothes, a blind cat feeling around to get used to new surroundings, etc.).
The jump between friends to boyfriends itself seemed a tad abrupt to me and the character development of Liam's dad was a bit surprising too because at the beginning he seemed really strict and controlling and even with the explanation of his motivation for this behaviour, he gave that mindset up to a higher extent than I anticipated - it's a very good thing he did, don't take me wrong there! I'm just not sure if I missed anything or he changed from 'you can't leave the house without me knowing' to only screaming 'Liam' but not complaining that much overall when Liam told him he's moving out.
The relationship between the boys was otherwise amazing, I loved the natural awkwardness, loved how they tried hard to understand each other and actually worked through their issues and any confrontation/misunderstanding was resolved quickly and wasn't there just as a plot device.
I loved the fact they learned a lot about each other even after years of knowing each other (though sometimes it felt like Liam knew significantly less about Milo than he should after years of friendship).
The tender moments where they just hung out and bantered were amazing; moments like this really make the relationship seem genuine and real.
All in all, absolutely lovely read featuring no annoying, unnecessary conflicts, only two boys in love and friendship and family and all of them going through their lives. Refreshingly honest while still managing to be totally wholesome.
It's not yet finished but I'm a mess of a human being and don't know if I manage to come back to it. And I did read a lot of it so I'm pretty sure my current opinion about this comic is accurate.
The art style was so pretty (for some reason I'm obsessed with Liam dad's beard and hair?), it's insane how accurate some facial expressions were. They were so good, in fact, that they managed to express internal conflict and inner thoughts of characters and the whole comic doesn't feature bubbles with thoughts of characters, there's only what they say out loud. I still seriously can't believe it's possible to achieve such depth of character without providing us with their inner thoughts. Also, loved the realistic development of hairstyles, the author truly put a lot of thought and work into this. Also also, there were things drawn that really didn't have to be but the artist still took their time with it so it would seem actually realistic and detailed (like showing where Liam's cigarette had disappeared to during a fight, characters changing clothes, a blind cat feeling around to get used to new surroundings, etc.).
The jump between friends to boyfriends itself seemed a tad abrupt to me and the character development of Liam's dad was a bit surprising too because at the beginning he seemed really strict and controlling and even with the explanation of his motivation for this behaviour, he gave that mindset up to a higher extent than I anticipated - it's a very good thing he did, don't take me wrong there! I'm just not sure if I missed anything or he changed from 'you can't leave the house without me knowing' to only screaming 'Liam' but not complaining that much overall when Liam told him he's moving out.
The relationship between the boys was otherwise amazing, I loved the natural awkwardness, loved how they tried hard to understand each other and actually worked through their issues and any confrontation/misunderstanding was resolved quickly and wasn't there just as a plot device.
I loved the fact they learned a lot about each other even after years of knowing each other (though sometimes it felt like Liam knew significantly less about Milo than he should after years of friendship).
The tender moments where they just hung out and bantered were amazing; moments like this really make the relationship seem genuine and real.
All in all, absolutely lovely read featuring no annoying, unnecessary conflicts, only two boys in love and friendship and family and all of them going through their lives. Refreshingly honest while still managing to be totally wholesome.
November 7, 2022
I generally rate based on how successful I think a work is at what it's trying to be, (unless that thing is like, morally repugnant or tasteless. Look, it's not a perfect system of media analysis.) and by that metric I think Tripping Over You is fantastic! ToY was never really concerned with the question of "will they or won't they" - they Do quite early in the comic's run, and the majority of its runtime is devoted to the hurdles the two leads face in their actual relationship. None of this is overly dramatic, by the way; the series remains emotionally honest and grounded throughout. In fact, Milo and Liam's daily lives and issues are refreshingly small-scale compared to the huge, cataclysmic fights in other popular webcomic romances. It's nice! It makes me feel seen! I've laughed, I've cried!
It's a series better experienced than described, but here's something I'd love to give bonus points for: both characters have visible goddamn body hair. It's distressing how fucking rare that is in gay webcomics. (a medium of m/m fiction especially full of. a fair amount of non-mlm being Weird about our bodies, so I guess that's to be expected) It's cool as hell seeing two young men who aren't just waxed bald, or who don't have a more traditionally "masculine" half paired with another character who is less fem and more outright childlike (COUGH COUGH eric bittle COUGH). It's not even just leg hair. They've got pit and chest hair, even. I dunno, I don't think it needs to be ubiquitous obviously (not everyone guy has obvious body hair obviously, either by choice or naturally) but the alternatives are so much more common than this, I take note when I see it.
So love that, A++ for that. Great comic, sorry about my weird body hair tangent that's like as long as the goddamn review.
It's a series better experienced than described, but here's something I'd love to give bonus points for: both characters have visible goddamn body hair. It's distressing how fucking rare that is in gay webcomics. (a medium of m/m fiction especially full of. a fair amount of non-mlm being Weird about our bodies, so I guess that's to be expected) It's cool as hell seeing two young men who aren't just waxed bald, or who don't have a more traditionally "masculine" half paired with another character who is less fem and more outright childlike (COUGH COUGH eric bittle COUGH). It's not even just leg hair. They've got pit and chest hair, even. I dunno, I don't think it needs to be ubiquitous obviously (not everyone guy has obvious body hair obviously, either by choice or naturally) but the alternatives are so much more common than this, I take note when I see it.
So love that, A++ for that. Great comic, sorry about my weird body hair tangent that's like as long as the goddamn review.
August 1, 2025
3.5 STARS
Tripping Over You (Volume 1) by Suzana Harcum and Owena White is about theater kid Milo and wallflower Liam getting together and dealing with issues that crop up when in a same-sex relationship.
I was a little surprised that they were already best friends, as I went in assuming that we would be seeing their first meeting. I don't mind the established relationship, but the way in which we were dropped into the story felt as though I had started in the middle of the series rather than volume 1. Apparently this was a webcomic (and it started in 2008!!) so I don't want to judge it too harshly given the nature of how webcomics usually develop.
Their relationship also starts sooner than I thought it would, but I actually preferred it this way as I feel we got to learn more about them than if the story had been a simple will they, won't they type of thing.
Overall, although there were a few hiccups, I did like their romance and I'll be on the look out for the second volume!
Tripping Over You (Volume 1) by Suzana Harcum and Owena White is about theater kid Milo and wallflower Liam getting together and dealing with issues that crop up when in a same-sex relationship.
I was a little surprised that they were already best friends, as I went in assuming that we would be seeing their first meeting. I don't mind the established relationship, but the way in which we were dropped into the story felt as though I had started in the middle of the series rather than volume 1. Apparently this was a webcomic (and it started in 2008!!) so I don't want to judge it too harshly given the nature of how webcomics usually develop.
Their relationship also starts sooner than I thought it would, but I actually preferred it this way as I feel we got to learn more about them than if the story had been a simple will they, won't they type of thing.
Overall, although there were a few hiccups, I did like their romance and I'll be on the look out for the second volume!
August 28, 2017
TOY is so very sweet. I have been reading it online for years, and it's funny, kind, and incredibly relatable. It's the story of two young men realizing they love each other as they come of age. It does an amazing job running away from melodrama. While sometimes this makes me wish for a little more "conflict" in the world, it's also refreshing to have one story about gay people not having a horrific coming out, or facing terrible repercussions for being in love. It is also sweet to see them become comfortable with each other, so in love in a casual sort of way, and witness how their relationship alters their lives.
The art is fun and full of its own significance with colors, backdrops, and line usage. If you're looking for some light, positive LGBTQIA fiction, this is an adorable place to start!
The art is fun and full of its own significance with colors, backdrops, and line usage. If you're looking for some light, positive LGBTQIA fiction, this is an adorable place to start!
August 27, 2025
This book got more enjoyable as it went on, but I was not liking it at all in the beginning. I felt that it just jumped into the story with very little lead-in, and the dialogue was trite, bordering on juvenile. It took me a while to believe that Liam was as invested in the relationship as Milo was and even when he became more comfortable with it, it almost seemed as if he did a total 180. I nearly got whiplash from how quickly he changed the way in which he approached the relationship. I appreciated how he admitted he was being unfair to Milo in asking him to keep their relationship a secret, but it also seemed as if Milo was far too accepting of everything. I'm not sure I will continue with this series.
June 11, 2025
This LGBTQ+ romance graphic novel might appeal to fans of Heartstopper, but the characters are less engaging. I don't know if it was the art style or the characters themselves, but it felt like the romance was too drawn out. Strong readers will stick with the story and root for the characters, but the boarding school setting and slow pace will keep reluctant readers from finishing it. Not one I plan to purchase.
Looks like a republish--NetGalley has a publication of August 2025, but original publication is 2008.
I read an ARC from NetGalley.
Looks like a republish--NetGalley has a publication of August 2025, but original publication is 2008.
I read an ARC from NetGalley.
July 19, 2025
Very sweet story of two teens in their last year of boarding school who finally admit their mutual crushes.
One is out and proud, and the other is deeply closeted and afraid his father will find out.
Watching them navigate this new terrain, while not 100% realistic, is very cute.
The art is beautiful and realistically drawn.
I'm assuming Book 2 takes place in university as well as drama with Liam accepting himself.
Recommended Punlishing date Aug 19, 2005
Thanks to @netgalley and First Second Books , for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
One is out and proud, and the other is deeply closeted and afraid his father will find out.
Watching them navigate this new terrain, while not 100% realistic, is very cute.
The art is beautiful and realistically drawn.
I'm assuming Book 2 takes place in university as well as drama with Liam accepting himself.
Recommended Punlishing date Aug 19, 2005
Thanks to @netgalley and First Second Books , for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.
August 18, 2025
So cute! I am very excited Tripping Over You is finally getting the recognition it deserves. From the whimsical artwork, to the relatable predicaments that many of us have found ourselves in, this story just keeps getting better and better. I am so glad it is a series and there is a lot more to come. This is the perfect slice of life comic for anyone who is looking for a lighthearted humorous read. 4 out of 5 stars. Thank you NetGalley!
April 16, 2025
A very cute slice of life comic!
This was adorable, digestible, and a very easy read. It also had real substance, real coming-of-age questions that high schoolers think about. This was Heartstoppers before Heartstoppers, as this series was originally published in 2008. I can not wait to read all the adventures they get up to in book two. Super cute!
This was adorable, digestible, and a very easy read. It also had real substance, real coming-of-age questions that high schoolers think about. This was Heartstoppers before Heartstoppers, as this series was originally published in 2008. I can not wait to read all the adventures they get up to in book two. Super cute!
September 28, 2025
I thought this was really good. I loved seeing the struggles they both had to go through. And I also enjoyed their friends group!
Milo is so sweet and patient. Liam was more scared for everyone to know his true feelings for Milo. I'm glad it worked out for them both to be together!! I can't wait for book 2!!
Milo is so sweet and patient. Liam was more scared for everyone to know his true feelings for Milo. I'm glad it worked out for them both to be together!! I can't wait for book 2!!
June 10, 2018
I've been following this comic for a while and recently reread all of it up to date, so even though it's ongoing I've marked it as read.
It's one of the cutest things I have ever read, I love the art style and the story just flows effortlessly. A must-read!
It's one of the cutest things I have ever read, I love the art style and the story just flows effortlessly. A must-read!
September 21, 2019
Incredibly cute and lively artwork. I know Tripping over You is still a work in progress but if you are considering reading this comic book/ web comic, don't waste anymore time. What are you.waiting for? Go read this amazing and adorable story!
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