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Monster Friends by Kaeti VanDorn
3.0
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

 Shy grey Reggie returns home after a season of adventuring which has left him with nightmares. Curious, boisterous Emily draws him out of his shell with her enthusiastic friendship. They explore beaches, caves, and forests together and meet many friendly neighbors. This kid's comic is absolutely adorable, but I questioned some of the story choices... especially the way the opening scene was set up and the way Reggie's backstory was revealed. But it is very delightful to look at, and I think young readers will simply enjoy it and not notice any of the things I quibbled with.