A review by jackelz
Shadow of the Batgirl by Sarah Kuhn

adventurous hopeful fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
I loved this origin story of Cassandra Cain. 
 
Cass is raised functionally illiterate and mute, so it would make sense that she would find solace in a library. Barbara, the librarian, is shown in her wheelchair. Jackie, the awesomely flamboyant noodle shop owner; Erik, the jock and romance reader; and Cass are all Asian-American. Erik actually calls himself Blasian and I kind of love that. He was a sweet cinnamon roll and I enjoyed the romance tidbits to the story. All of the characters played a role in helping Cass find herself, but I especially loved how Barbara Gordon played a role in handing over the Batgirl mantle. 
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