Oksi

Reach for this book when your teenager is navigating complex family dynamics, particularly the heavy weight of expectations or the pain of feeling like an outsider within their own home. It is an essential choice for families looking to discuss generational trauma and the way parental love can sometimes become stifling or even harmful. This hauntingly beautiful graphic novel uses Finnish mythology to explore the relationship between a mother bear and her unusual daughter, Poorling. Through atmospheric art and folklore, it tackles the difficult reality that the people who love us most can also cause us the deepest hurt. It is a sophisticated, emotionally intense work best suited for mature readers who appreciate dark fairy tales and visual storytelling that pushes boundaries.