Séance Tea Party

Super cute middle grade, paranormal graphic novel about a young Bi girl feeling nervous about leaving behind her childhood and transitioning into becoming a teen.

I think my favorite thing about this book is how the main character is Bi and it's a complete non-issue.

For me this is a 3.5 star read because as an adult I'd prefer something a bit longer and fleshed out, but for a middle grade reader definitely a 4-4.5 star read.

This was fine.

A YA graphic novel about a tween struggling in that twilight between being a kid and being a AAGH IT'S PUBERTYYYYY. This girl just wants to hold onto her childhood: what with its simplicity, its purity, its fantastical imagination. She reaches out to her former invisible friend who - surprise - is a ghost of a dead girl, caught in her own limbo (only much more existential).

There is lots of very specific nerding out about being a goth. There are some accurate portrayals of that time in your life: when the high schoolers seem like MAJESTIC GIANTS that one cowers before. At the same time, I found the voice a little tinny? I struggled to connect with it; there was something a little bit “tell” more than “show”, which kept me at a distance.

I love LOOOVEEEDDDD the craftsmanship notes at the end: how the character design came together, all that.

A lovely graphic novel about the magic of childhood and the beauty of growing up, all mixed together with nostalgic and warm colours. A great read for both children, teens and adults (you'll probably find a different meaning in it according to your age)

12-year-old Lora Xi has a vivid imagination and loves to live in her own fantasy world. As her friends grow out of playing make-believe, she struggles to keep up and finds herself alone on her birthday. Lora's interest in all things paranormal leads her to conduct a séance in the attic of her home, where she meets Alexa, the ghost of a 14-year-old girl who died 50 years prior. The two become fast friends, and Alexa helps Lora examine why she's so afraid to grow up while also confronting what happened to her all those years ago.

This bittersweet graphic novel features charming, vibrant art and explores friendship, self-discovery, and the anxiety of growing up. This is a gentle, emotional read for any child (or adult) going through a transitional period in their life. 4.5 sweet ghost girl friends out of 5.