A review by bookfeast101
Brave Chef Brianna by Sam Sykes

dark lighthearted medium-paced

2.75

On the one hand, this is a lighthearted and fun graphic novel... Until you think about the story and the nausea sets in. Gentrification, colonialism, racism. White lady sets up restaurant in Monster City, merrily breaks food regulations in what she serves and never thinks or researches her decisions. She turns up, opens up, her way is the ‘right’ way. Our ‘villain’ is an older local monster, of darker skin tones, who wants to preserve her land and culture.

Yes, there’s other discussions going on, mental health etc, but you cannot get away from that hideous central message.