The Hired Girl
The Hired Girl I couldn’t help but find the main character relatable and compelling in this charming coming-of-age story about setting out on your own and finding your place in the world.
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Our Castle by the Sea
Our Castle by the Sea The seaside setting and thoughtful tone of the main character are what sold me on this mysterious and layered story.
Onibi
Onibi A clever combination of real photographs and illustrations had me hooked in this comfy adventure full of lovely scenery.
Incredible Doom
Incredible Doom 90s nostalgia and a look at the early days of connecting with each other over the internet spoke directly to me in this YA graphic novel about found family.
If Ur Stabby
If Ur Stabby If a random, quirky, dark sense of humor sounds like your cup of tea, look no further.
Operatic
Operatic I was impressed with how this book brought me back to middle school in its story about caring for one another regardless of our differences.
Fangs
Fangs A light tone, tongue-in-cheek humor, and creative ideas blend nicely in this fun graphic novel.
Ping Pong. Vol. 1
Ping Pong. Vol. 1 In this unique and memorable take on the “sports/coming-of-age” genre combo, the characters you meet here will stick with you.
Build a Robot!
Build a Robot! I admire this book’s ability to take something complicated and make it easy to explore and learn about.
Junkwraith
Junkwraith The eye-catching and funky art style is what grabbed my attention and kept me reading.