This touching graphic novel explores friendship, anxiety, and the confusing moments that come with growing up. It offers a relatable and compassionate look at mental health that young readers will connect with.
This moving graphic memoir explores identity, belonging, and mental health as one young woman searches for a place that feels like home. Beautifully illustrated and emotionally honest, it offers a powerful glimpse into the courage it takes to heal and grow.
This heartfelt YA romance follows a teen balancing family expectations, heartbreak, and the pressure to reinvent herself. It is an engaging and stylish story that invites readers to reflect on identity, independence, and choosing what feels right.
The Wilderness of Girls starts strong with an intriguing mix of mystery, identity, and survival. Reviewer Tami Rigling notes that while the opening captivates, the story becomes confusing as major details go unresolved, especially the question of who Mother is. Simple black and white illustrations add atmosphere but not clarity. With its emotional intensity and ambiguous ending, this book may appeal to readers who enjoy darker, unresolved stories but may frustrate others.
Lots of teens find themselves in obsessive and toxic relationships, whether romantic or platonic. While most are not as volatile as Rabbit and Juliet, young people could learn from the mistakes Rabbit makes. There are many occasions where Rabbit does not listen to her own hesitations and goes along with Juliet’s plans. In the end, Rabbit does snap out of it, though almost too late. It is clear that she will be haunted by her relationship with Juliet for the rest of her life.