Two tales, neither I expected.

First one about a girl who's life through school changes when her best friend starts dating. She feels jaded, and wronged, and is sexually assaulted (maybe twice?) and learns who she is and what she's capable of. Not sure if this is the author's story herself, as it feels very autobiography. But overall a solid tale.

The second is about a boy who hates where he lives and that his sister is dating a guy he likes but also hates. And when the guy goes missing he goes in search of a mermaid to rescue him. Sounds weird? It is, but somehow touching.

Overall around a 3.5 but I'll bump it to a 4 for the art alone.