MY Favorite Thing Is Monsters is the first graphic novel I have ever paused and thought about putting down. Not because the story wasn’t compelling, but because I felt so overwhelmed by frenetic, visceral and horrifying sensory overload. I guess I should have understood that it was a horror novel, which normally isn’t my thing. But my love for graphic literature, novels about Chicago, and analyzing art made me see it through. I am exceedingly glad I did, it is a captivating story that weaves together a story of Nazi Germany within a setting of post Vietnam America. 
If you are a fan of horror, I would WHOLEHEARTEDLY recommend you must read this book! I also found the artist and the story behind the making of these novels rather fascinating, so I will probably pick up the second book. Would love to hear thoughts on these if you’ve read them!