What an incredibly sweet sequel to what is one of my favorite graphic novels of all time. ♥ I feel absolutely blessed that Bree Paulsen created this world and these characters and brought them to life in this way, and Garlic has a big place in my heart. I don't know if there will be more books following these characters, or what they would look like if there are, but I do know that Bree is going to be an author to watch for me from here on out!

In Garlic and the Witch, we start off with a little peek back at how Garlic and the other vegetable-people came into being before picking back up some time after the events of Garlic and the Vampire. Garlic is undergoing some unexplained changes (growing new fingers, and becoming taller), and she learns that Witch Agnes has been hiding something from her: Garlic and the others are becoming human!

Much like in the first book, Garlic goes on a scary, exciting adventure as she learns to cope with her own anxiety and to have faith in herself, her friends, and the world around her. I mentioned in my review of Garlic and the Vampire that Garlic is one of my favorite examples of anxiety representation I've ever read, and that remains true now.

Needless to say, I adored Garlic and the Witch and I'm going to be recommending it to anyone and everyone who will listen!

✨ Representation: Garlic has anxiety; Carrot uses they/them pronouns; Count is queer