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Snapdragon by Kat Leyh
4.0

A heartwarming and inclusive middle grade read about two kids, best friends, navigating their school lives while being ostracized for not performing their gender. Also a witch lives in town, Snap’s family is haunted by a one-eyed monster. When Snap looks for her missing dog at the witch’s place in the woods assumptions about people begin to be interrogated; a trend which continues throughout.

Quite enjoyed it. Quick read. The visual style works really well sometimes, at a particularly autumnal park, for instance. But generally left me feeling like it was fine. It becomes a bit gonzo as it goes on in the supernatural front and I felt that was a mixed bag for me. But it has more than enough heart to keep anyone coming back. Very enjoyable.