A review by librarymouse
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker

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

4.25

Mooncakes is a beautifully written and adorably illustrated fantasy graphic novel that has fantastic disability representation, LGBTQ+ representation, and diverse religious coexistence. It centers on Tam, Nova, Nova's grandmothers, and Nova + Tam's childhood friend Tat. I really enjoy Tat's characterization as a sceptic who is more than willing to learn about magic, in the hopes of making it make sense through her scientific studies in the future. The author and illustrator do a fantastic job fully fleshing out supporting characters like Tat, Nova's grandmothers, and the main antagonist to the point that the exceed their archetypes and become fully fleshed out characters. The world building is immaculate, and I adore the beauty and effort put into the backgrounds and the animals that are featured in the book. This overall has incredibly cozy vibes, I'm in it was an enjoyable read. I think the characters are a bit younger than I expected them to be when I started reading. The language used is simple and easy to consume.
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