About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager is struggling with a secret, a sense of isolation, or the exhaustion of caring for everyone but themselves. This atmospheric graphic novel follows Mags, a high schooler balancing a part-time job and caregiving for her ill grandmother while hiding a literal monster in her basement. As her childhood friend Nessa returns to town, Mags must confront the shame she carries and learn that being strong does not mean being alone. It is a sophisticated, visually stunning exploration of queer identity and the metaphorical weight of trauma. Best suited for older teens, it offers a powerful message about the healing nature of vulnerability and the courage required to let others see our internal shadows.
