Distressed about her relationship struggles, Freddy seeks out answers as to why Dean keeps breaking up with her. While focusing on a way to prevent a further break up, Freddy inadvertently distances herself from her social circle, which includes Buddy, Eric, and her best friend Doodle, by repeatedly neglecting her friendships with them. Portrayed as a popular and aloof "cool girl", Laura continually breaks up with Freddy, only to start their romantic relationship up again whenever the former desires.
It follows Frederica Riley, or Freddy-a 17-year-old lesbian of a mixed East Asian and white background-as she struggles in her relationship with her girlfriend, Laura Dean. Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me is set in Berkeley, California. The novel went on to receive multiple industry awards and was included in various publications' year-end lists regarding the best comics and novels of 2019. The story also received praise for the diversity and relatability displayed by its characters. Valero-O'Connell's artwork was also positively received, with reviews of Laura Dean praising her visual storytelling and use of color. The novel's writing and narrative was critically praised, with many publications calling the dialogue authentic. Laura Dean received critical acclaim from book critics and media publications who lauded Tamaki's and Valero-O'Connell's work on the novel, as well as their dynamic. A young adult and lesbian teen novel, Laura Dean includes themes about teenage lesbian and queer sexuality. The novel was first published by First Second Books on May 7, 2019. It follows Frederica "Freddy" Riley throughout her struggles with her on-again, off-again relationship with the eponymous Laura Dean. Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me is a graphic novel written by Mariko Tamaki and illustrated by Rosemary Valero-O'Connell.
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