This graphic novel could easily be turned into a heartwarming series following the adventures of Safi as she develops her magical abilities. As such, we have this wonderful standalone story following her and her sister as they are learning to navigate their world after a horrifying magical war in which they lost their mother and are struggling to keep their family’s shop open with their now-ailing father. Readers can expect an exploration of grief and the various family dynamics in this quick, but impactful read. If you’ve read Paulsen’s other works (like Garlic and the Vampire), this is slightly darker and heavier than her other works)!