Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker and Wendy Xu
Reviewed by: Cindy Thomas, Youth Services Assistant
Genre: Fantasy graphic novel
Suggested Age: Teens, Tweens, and Adults
What is this Book About? Nova is a witch who lives with her grandmothers and works in their magic bookstore. When her friend tells her there have been weird lights coming from the woods, she goes out to explore and runs into her childhood crush Tam, who is a werewolf. Tam gets attacked by a horse possessed by dark magic, but manages to get away safely with Nova’s help. The two go back to the bookstore to research the creature and discover that it can be stopped if Tam can harness the full power of their werewolf magic. There are still problems, though. Who put a spell on the horse in the first place, and why is it always trying to attack Tam?
My Review: It’s clear that the creators put a lot of heart into this work. The characters are really likable and fully thought out. I think many graphic novels and comics have an unattractive art style, so I’m very picky about which ones I read. I liked the way this one looked, though, and the story was interesting. If you read a lot of fantasy novels or magical girl manga, then the plot will be predictable and feel like something you’ve read before. That being said, I thought this was super cute, and I hope they publish more volumes. It’s great if you’re in the mood for a quick, lighthearted read.
Three Words That Describe This Book: Adorable, Nerdy, Magical
Give it a Try if You Like: Lumberjanes, Kiki’s Delivery Service
Rating: 4/5
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