You’d never suspect looking at the cover of You Must Not Miss that it’s a dark and suspenseful read - and that’s why I’m here for it. When Magpie’s life doesn’t go the way she planned, she writes herself into the Near. The Near is a fabulist world where Magpie’s parents are still together, her sister hasn’t skipped town, and she and her bestie are still a thing. Sounds fluffy but no, this book is dark and delicious. Is Magpie an anti-hero? I’ll leave that for you to decide...

Comic Crush Saturday: May 4, 2019

Welcome to Comic Crush Saturday, our bi-weekly feature focused on the graphic elements of the book world. Comics became a huge part of my life a few years ago when I started reviewing them (and comic related TV shows) on Forever Young Adult. I’ve maintained a pulllist through my local comic shop, Isotope Comics, and even got Kelly to start one ;). You’ll find mini-reviews, what we’ve read recently, and more so check it out!

Featured Book of the Week

Review

Ok, so not a comic but I couldn't resist sharing this one on Free Comic Book Day!



Just give me all the con/comic books related stories. I love them all! Especially the ones with romance ;).



Comics Will Break Your Heart is a modern day Romeo and Juliet story crossed with a "what if" Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's dynamic went terribly wrong and one party got left out.



Some of the things I loved about this book:

• A sweet romance between Mir and Weldon despite their family's decades old feud. Yes, Mir's grandfather was wronged by Weldon's family but these two find their way to each other.
• Depth beyond the romance. Mir and Weldon are dealing with their futures and separating self from family. This plays out on the page just as much as the romance.
• Comics, comics, and more comics. The industry is laid bare in this book but that doesn't mean non-comics fans won't enjoy. It's not all industry speak.
• Solid plot and characters. If you're in the mood for cute with a little depth, this is a book for you.

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What We Can’t Wait For

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Best News of the Week

FIRST AND FOREMOST - it is FREE COMIC BOOK DAY! See the full list here and get yourself to a local comic book store!

This is everything I've ever wanted. KATE BISHOP ON THE SCREEN. Can I have it now?

Marvel is reportedly developing a Kate Bishop-centered Hawkeye show for Disney+, featuring Jeremy Renner https://t.co/XZTOGUVX0a pic.twitter.com/LeN1lAZ0Zm— io9 (@io9) April 10, 2019

The Eisner nominees (the Oscars of comics!) are here and some of our favs are on the list, including Runaways, Man-Eaters, The Prince and the Dressmaker.



What comics will you pick up today?
This review was originally posted on BookCrushin

I was sobbing while running on the treadmill, ok?

I went to a panel that featured this book so I had to pick it up. So awesome!

The weakest of the series yet. Still entertaining but could have been done at book 3.

The most important part is the plan at the end and that’s what’s missing!

But who’s really the monster here?

LOVED THIS

These are just so adorable and I’m living for this group of friends who give me nostalgia. Also, Summer + Ben forever. I loved the note from Nicole Bilderback and the behind the scenes in the back!

Sooooo college years next?

What’s better than a choose your own adventure featuring Deadpool?

If you ever have a chance to see Nina LaCour speak in person, please do. Either way, I hope you’re reading her words because they are some of the most spectacular you’ll ever read.

Hold Still is Caitlin’s story following Ingrid’s death by suicide.

If you or someone you know are thinking about hurting you/themselves, please reach out.

Text HOME to 741741
Call 1-800-273-8255
LGBTQ - 866-488-7386 (The Trevor Project)

When a person dies, there’s a ripple effect. When it’s your best friend, you might struggle to find meaning and hope. Caitlin is looking for both after losing her best friend to suicide.

This story is a beautiful book about the grief process, complicated by a journal left for Caitlin. It’s the story of contending with life moving on without people in it. Of finding out that there were things you didn’t know about the person you thought you were closest with. Learning there is love and life after. The you can’t always make sense of suicide. Hope.

Nina approaches suicide and mental health with sensitivity and honesty. It’s authentic and real. Ingrid and Caitlin do not have the perfect friendship. This fact doesn’t change that the grief process isn’t linear and doesn’t have a defined end or beginning or path. It’s vulnerable and visceral.

Hold Still isn’t here to teach us a lesson but to share an experience that many youth share - the loss of a classmate to suicide. To shine the light on hope. Ingrid’s journal shares insights into mental illness, something we need more of in the world. Demolish the stigma. Let’s talk about it, for all the Ingrids and Caitlins and everyone else impacted by the death of someone in their life. This review was originally posted on BookCrushin