Don't Fake your Smile

In Don't Fake Your Smile (2020–2022, Éditions Akata), this nine-issue French comic series explores the quiet struggle of maintaining a cheerful facade while grappling with inner turmoil. Known for its sensitive, slice-of-life approach, the series resonates for its honest portrayal of emotional vulnerability and the pressure to conform to social expectations. It stands as a thoughtful, character-driven work within the contemporary European comics landscape.