About This Book
Reach for this graphic novel when your teenager is navigating the isolating aftermath of a new medical diagnosis or struggling with the hidden costs of health management. Through the story of Perley, a boy managing newly diagnosed diabetes, and Amandine, a girl adjusting to her life as a vampire after a traumatic accident, the book addresses the profound anxiety of being different and the burden of financial stress on a family. It is a nuanced, realistic look at Junior Year for two students who feel behind their peers and are searching for a way to feel normal again. Parents will appreciate the focus on self-care, the ethics of unconventional coping mechanisms, and the eventual realization that health and identity are complex, ongoing journeys. While the vampire element adds a fantasy layer, the emotional core is deeply grounded in the teenage experience of chronic illness and the desire for belonging.
