An adorable, whimsical middle grade graphic novel! Middle grade fantasy readers will definitely be drawn to the characters and the world that Zhou has created. There's magic, mythical creatures, and characters with unknown priorities. The art reflects the overall tone of the story, and I think it works really well!

The only thing I would have expanded on was Atana's need to hide from everyone. I understood there was potential for her being hunted as a mermaid, but it never really explained why. It works well as a queer metaphor, though. I can't wait to read the next one!