Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy is a charming YA graphic novel exploring the unlikely bond between Alix, a hotheaded hockey star, and Ezra, a poised drama student. Beyond the romance, Faith Erin Hicks expertly navigates complex themes of emotional regulation, identity, and the pressures of competitive sports. It’s an honest, contemporary look at self-discovery and finding calm in the storm, making it a must-read for high schoolers navigating their own social rinks.
This powerful multigenerational story explores identity, heritage, and the weight of family expectations across four generations of a Filipino American family. It is an engaging and thoughtful read that opens the door to meaningful conversations about belonging and culture.