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Coming Back by Jessi Zabarsky
3.5
emotional mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

This was a unique graphic novel in terms of subject and style. Coming Back is set in a magical world descended from seeds in which citizens can learn shifting or shaping magic. 

Much of the novel is told through illustrations alone, many pages have no exposition. Sometimes I like this style but I found it confusing and hard to read in this case. I think if you like that style and prefer to make your own inferences while reading, this may be a better fit for you than it was for me.