A review by satsumabug
The Awakening Storm by Jaimal Yogis

4.0

A fun graphic novel with a biracial Asian American protagonist, her multiracial group of friends, and adorable newly-found baby dragon. Who wouldn't want to get up to major world-saving adventures with helpful friends and a legendary creature with whom you have a wordless rapport? I loved the illustrations and Grace is an endearing and admirable character. I'm not over seeing Asian American heroines represented visually, and Grace being a swimmer/surfer is great too. Her friends are enjoyable, though sidekick-y, and the story overall is a similar blend of formulaic and fresh. There's a lot of violence, some cliché heteronormative flirting, and (I'm wording this vaguely, to avoid spoilers) emotional intensity around parents and parental figures.