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Lisa Cheese and Ghost Guitar - Attack of the Snack by Kevin Alvir
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
1.0
With nary a shred of plot to be found, hopefully this book’s absurdity and bizarre fantasy will be enough to keep teens entertained.
Malcolm Kid and the Perfect Song by Austin Paramore
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The supernatural elements seem out of place at times, but the warmth of this story and art more than compensate.
Wynd: The Throne In the Sky book 3 by
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
A third volume of epic fantasy this engaging implies just as creative works prior…and even better things to come.
Terminal 3 by Debasmita Dasgupta
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
The art is unlike anything else on the shelves, but that cannot compensate for the detachment and a story with no engagement.
Yaqui Delgado Wants to Kick Your Ass: The Graphic Novel by Meg Medina
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Sensible and relatable with pleasing stylized art, this coming-of-age graphic novel is an emotional journey anyone can get lost in.
Unfamiliar, Vol. 2 by Haley Newsome
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
It’s sweet, whimsical, and so, so cute, which more than enough to satisfy many middle-grade readers.
Until I Love Myself, Vol. 1: The Journey of a Nonbinary Manga Artist by Poppy Pesuyama
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Beautifully drawn and stuffed with vulnerability, this incredible work of manga memoir is a must-read.
As I Enfold You in Petals by Scott B. Henderson, Donovan Yaciuk, Nickolej Villiger, Richard Van Camp
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
It’s hard to determine from a second volume, but this visually pleasant book suggests the possibility of a strong story.
Visions of the Crow by Wanda John-Kehewin
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
There appear to be interesting ideas adrift here, but their seemingly amateur execution means they never quite land.
Turtle Bread: A Graphic Novel About Baking, Fitting In, and the Power of Friendship by Kim-Joy
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A quick and stirring read, TURTLE BREAD shows that amazing things can come in small packages, including works of graphic medicine.