A review by katymul
Off-Limits by Helen Yoon

emotional funny inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.75

One of my favorite things in picturebooks, Yoon's work in particular, is the use of the art to tell significant parts of the story and even to work with the text in an ironic way. The language is simple, spare, and constantly comedically undercut by the ever-expanding, creatively-rendered transformation of the Office space. A deeply charming read and if it takes you back to the fever dream of quarantine...well, brace yourself as you need to, but it's a way of remembering the loveliest parts of that time, I promise.