A review by tuma
Shiny Misfits: A Graphic Novel by Maysoon Zayid

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was a really fun graphic novel read! Starring Bay Ann, a Arab, Muslim, Disabled (cerebral palsy) middle schooler who is aiming for fame through going viral. She's quirky and unapologetically herself. Her parents are divorced though they live next door to one another and she goes back and forth between them. Her friends are cute and funny as well. Bay Ann's obsession with going viral got a little annoying at some point and I wanted the character development I knew was coming to come earlier. But eventually she learns what truly matters. I thought the portrayal of a tense mother/daughter relationship was interesting and something I think middle school girls need rep for navigating. Overall, there's lots of great rep and lessons in this book for middle schoolers. Highly recommend.