A review by coits
Artie and the Wolf Moon by Olivia Stephens

WOW, this was a beautiful read. I deeply enjoyed every panel of Artie and the Wolf Moon. The art in this book was striking, and I was especially floored by the photography illustrations, the night scenes, and the way the faces of each character were drawn. Artie's coming of age is populated with gorgeous plurality and specificity, deeply QUEER (<3), and anchored in the conviction of love. The time jumps in this work gave me such satisfaction as a reader who really cares about the way authors show they trust their audience. I loved the balance of showing with telling here, and I could tell every moment was held and considered so intentionally by Stephens and the folks who helped bring this book to life. Definitely need to purchase this for my shelf!