A review by 4saradouglas
Brave by Svetlana Chmakova

4.0

Awkward was amazing, but I think I like Brave even more! I'm used to being a little disappointed with graphic novels--I typically find them to be too short and just lacking in depth, character development, plot, etc. Chmakova's books are such an exception. There are so many characters you can relate to, so many relevant situations, and (as in Awkward) an amazing diverse cast of characters. I thought it was just at the right level for middle schoolers... nothing too far out there, but lots to think about. I'm just so thankful when an author can deliver in so many ways... short, graphic novel, realistic, entertaining, fun, thoughtful, and so on.