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A review by blakeandbooks
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was the cutest graphic novel 😭♥️ I love Nova and Tam so much!! They’re so cute together, and I love how we get snippets of their childhoods. There is so much representation all within such a short amount of time but done so well! Tam’s a werewolf and has followed by a demon in the forest for a while and unable to rest due to not wanting anyone else in danger and being unable to use their magic. Nova is a young witch who lives with her 2 grandmas and helps with their bookstore.
It was so difficult to put down. It was so sweet to see how quickly Tam (now uses they/them pronouns) was welcomed back into their lives for who they are no questions asked. There are also a few parts of the story where Nova discusses her hearing aids and being nonverbal as a child has affected her in a world where disabilities are not taken seriously. Also her hearing aids match Tam’s hair!!!! So cute. 🥹
A running bit throughout the story is about Nova’s best friend being a skeptic of magic, yet still helping their family with whatever they need and discussing how she wishes they would just use science to explain everything 😂 I love a supportive bestie.
Are you interested in graphic novels? Consider picking this one up! It would be a great choice for the #TransRightsReadathon too! 🫶🏻
🪄 Childhood Friends to Lovers
🪄 Cozy, Queer Fantasy
🪄 Stunning, Witchy Illustrations
🪄 Deaf/HOH Rep
🪄 Trans/Nonbinary Rep
🪄 Chinese American MCs
🪄 Werewolves + Witches
🪄 Bookstore in New England town setting
It was so difficult to put down. It was so sweet to see how quickly Tam (now uses they/them pronouns) was welcomed back into their lives for who they are no questions asked. There are also a few parts of the story where Nova discusses her hearing aids and being nonverbal as a child has affected her in a world where disabilities are not taken seriously. Also her hearing aids match Tam’s hair!!!! So cute. 🥹
A running bit throughout the story is about Nova’s best friend being a skeptic of magic, yet still helping their family with whatever they need and discussing how she wishes they would just use science to explain everything 😂 I love a supportive bestie.
Are you interested in graphic novels? Consider picking this one up! It would be a great choice for the #TransRightsReadathon too! 🫶🏻
🪄 Childhood Friends to Lovers
🪄 Cozy, Queer Fantasy
🪄 Stunning, Witchy Illustrations
🪄 Deaf/HOH Rep
🪄 Trans/Nonbinary Rep
🪄 Chinese American MCs
🪄 Werewolves + Witches
🪄 Bookstore in New England town setting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Confinement, Child abuse, Grief, Kidnapping, and Violence