This was a delight! Such a diverse cast of characters, and a focus on friendship. I read that this is going to a be a series, so I'm excited for that! The world building worked well, and what middle schooler didn't want this sort of adventure when they were in middle school? Or now, even.

At times, some of the pages did feel a little wordy to me, but I think that was purposeful because there are quite a few details needed for the creation of the world. I did enjoy the overall tone of Val's narration because it made the book as a whole more cohesive and entertaining; her narrator voice was just fun all around.

The art was also fantastic! There are some really great panels in here, and the use of color was deliberate. Can't wait to see what might come next!