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This straight shot of pure shonen manga energy is a priority purchase for libraries struggling to meet the needs of middle schoolers who are striving readers.
For readers who appreciate fantasy with philosophical depth, this novel is a must-read, offering both a gripping plot and a meditation on the importance of words and empathy in a fractured world.
Hand this to students who never feel like what they do is enough, who just want to feel seen, and who long for that moment of fame and feeling perfect. Highly recommended.
Teens who love retellings of Emma will devour this story; it is full of smart banter and lovely romantic moments throughout.
A well-executed mystery with horror elements, this novel stands out for its social commentary and richly detailed Jamaican setting. A first purchase, hand to fans of Kit Frick’s I Killed Zoe Spanos or Ibi Zoboi’s American Street.
This must-have addition to the series continues the journey of an endearing protagonist who authentically illuminates a variety of coming-of-age lessons.
Pair with author-narrated Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson’s The 1619 Project: Born on the Water for empowering literary nourishment.
Kelly convincingly provides a soothing balm to navigating the precarious pitfalls of middle school dramas.
A notably complementary quartet of two British actors and two phenomenal U.S. authors (Sheinkin reads the historical note, Sepetys the acknowledgements) enhance an already exemplary read on the page.
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