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A review by moholub
Ready or Not by Andi Porretta
5.0
Heartfelt and beautifully illustrated, Andi Porretta's debut graphic novel is a coming-of-age story that reminds us we don't have to have the rest of our lives figured out on anyone else's schedule.
The summer after high school graduation, Cassie feels out of place within her long-time group of friends: each of them is headed off to college in the fall, all with a set path ahead, and Cassie is still asking herself "what's next?" Cassie, Marcy, Nico, and Aaron are relatable and authentic, jumping off the page as they struggle to change and grow as individuals without ruining their relationships with each other, with enough uniquely teenage drama to make you cringe in solidarity. Full of New York City charm (and sneaky Pratt references- I see you Luigi's Pizza and late nights on the G train) and emotional, thoughtful conversations, this novel is a great reminder to readers of all ages that uncertainty and growing up go hand-in-hand...and we are all, always, still growing up.
The summer after high school graduation, Cassie feels out of place within her long-time group of friends: each of them is headed off to college in the fall, all with a set path ahead, and Cassie is still asking herself "what's next?" Cassie, Marcy, Nico, and Aaron are relatable and authentic, jumping off the page as they struggle to change and grow as individuals without ruining their relationships with each other, with enough uniquely teenage drama to make you cringe in solidarity. Full of New York City charm (and sneaky Pratt references- I see you Luigi's Pizza and late nights on the G train) and emotional, thoughtful conversations, this novel is a great reminder to readers of all ages that uncertainty and growing up go hand-in-hand...and we are all, always, still growing up.