Thanks to NetGalley and HarperAlley for an advanced copy of Firebird by Sunmi to review! I am always intrigued by new graphic novels, so I was excited to pick this one up. The art style is definitely reminiscent of manga, and I think a lot of teens will enjoy it for that.

This is a bit of a slow moving graphic novel, focusing a lot on the characters and their emotional journeys. Which is not necessarily a bad thing! However, it is heavy on the dialogue and moments where the characters turn to their inner emotions. This leads to some great, well-rounded characters, but it also makes the plot overall drag a bit.

The ending of the story also felt a bit rushed for this reason, almost making it feel like maybe there will be more coming in the future? It's not pitched as a current series, but I see potential. I could definitely see getting more of Caroline’s life in high school, especially as she gets to know herself a little bit more. Caroline is such an intriguing character, and I would for sure read more about her.

Even though this does feel a bit unfinished at the end, it was still an enjoyable read. I think a lot of teens will relate to Caroline’s overall storyline.