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Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Vol. 1: BFF by Brandon Montclare, Amy Reeder
4.0

This happens to be one of the most enjoyable comics I've read in a while, and I'm almost annoyed I had to pause on reading the next issue in order to review this volume. The first thing I really noticed about the start of this series was how colorful it is. This applies to the endearing art of course, but also to the entertaining story and Lunella's personality. 

I love that Luna is confident, tenacious and inventive in ways that surpass people much older than her, but still has traits realistic to someone her age. She experiences emotions powerfully, is resistant to altering her view of the world, and feels misunderstood while sometimes ignoring where others are coming from, like many children do as they grow up. She is different from her classmates, but likes who she is and doesn't want to change even with the pressures from her peers and destiny having another idea in mind.

Personally I think anybody could enjoy these comics, but younger readers may especially find solidarity with Lunella and her struggles of not attempting to fit into the world, but to be given a deserved chance improve it and reach more of her potential.