A review by twistykris
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker

adventurous hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A very sweet, quick read with wonderful illustrations! I really like Tam and Nova as characters and the Nanas are just so funny and caring. Also, Tat is a great friend (and I wish we got more of her). I love the representation and diversity- with sapphic relationships, Tam being nonbinary, and Nova being HOH.

There were some "pacing" issues and I do wish we got to see more of Nova and Tam's budding friendship as kids, as their relationship felt a little bit insta-love at times. And I would have loved to get a little bit more world-building in terms of witch magic vs. wolf magic and the magical world outside of the human world. Also... I NEED TO KNOW TERRY'S STORY!

Overall, a very fun read, especially for someone who hasn't read many graphic novels!
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