"Mooncakes is spellbinding. It had everything I love in a story-magic that felt inventive,characters that became my friends,and a romance that felt truly authentic. It was one of those books that I was sad to see end. Luckily,I can always reread."-Tillie Walden,creator of Spinning and On a Sunbeam"Mooncakes transported me to a gorgeous magical realm that I never want to leave,and introduced me to lovable characters who stuck with me long after I finished reading. This graphic novel is the joyful fantasy romance we all need right now,and it might just restore your faith in magic." -Charlie Jane Anders,author of All the Birds in the Sky"Mooncakes is heartwarming,playful and absolutely magical! A story about love and family,with a kind and powerful core that radiates through the vibrant cast of characters."-Katie O'Neill,author of The Tea Dragon Society and Princess Princess Ever AfterA story of love and demons,family and witchcraft.Nova Huang knows more about magic than your average teen witch. She works at her grandmothers'bookshop,where she helps them loan out spell books and investigate any supernatural occurrences in their New England town.One fateful night,she follows reports of a white wolf into the woods,and she comes across the unexpected: her childhood crush,Tam Lang,battling a horse demon in the woods. As a werewolf,Tam has been wandering from place to place for years,unable to call any town home.Pursued by dark forces eager to claim the magic of wolves and out of options,Tam turns to Nova for help. Their latent feelings are rekindled against the backdrop of witchcraft,untested magic,occult rituals,and family ties both new and old in this enchanting tale of self-discovery.
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Publisher: Oni Press,USISBN: 9781549303043
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BOOK RIOT - Nova Huang is a witchcraft expert. Sheworks at her grandma's bookshop,a special one that loans out spell books andhelps unearth mysteries in their supernatural town. When exploring such amystery,she finds her childhood crush Tam,who is in a bit of trouble.Together,they rekindle their friendship (and maybe more) as they try to stopcults,demons,and other otherworldly foes. Charming,inclusive,and so muchfun.SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL (STARRED) - Gr 7 Up-Nova is asmall-town witch,fulfilling her apprenticeship at her grandmothers'New Englandbookshop. When rumors surface of a white wolf wandering the forest,Nova knowsit's her long-lost werewolf friend Tam. Nova goes to find them,only toencounter a terrifying demon who's possessing a neighbor's horse-and who can'tbe defeated by any magic she knows. The two get away,and Nova and hergrandmothers take in Tam. With their combined witch and wolf magic,Nova and Tammust work together to defeat this demon,all while their undeniable chemistryrekindles their long-dormant mutual crush. Xu and Walker have created acharming,magical tale. Tam and Nova are multifaceted,with developedbackstories and motivations. Their shared identities (they are both ChineseAmerican and queer) are integral to their characters; Tam's nonbinary identityand Nova's hearing impairment are similarly authentic. Xu's illustrations infusethe spells and witchcraft with a dynamic,exhilarating magic. There is somemature language,some violence,and a gentle romance. VERDICT This sweet,spellbinding story will appeal to fans of magic and romance.-Anna Murphy,Berkeley Carroll School,BrooklynBOOKLIST - Teen witch Nova works at the bookstore runby her grandmothers (who are also witches) and helps their town handle magicalproblems. One night,she discovers a horse demon battling a white wolf-who turnsout to be her childhood friend Tam,a werewolf who moved away years before.Reunited,they rekindle their mutual crush and,as a nefarious cult manipulatesTam for dark purposes,the teens experiment with love and magic as theyrediscover themselves in their coming-of-age. Walker and Xu offer a wonderfullycozy,magical romance that also happens to be a cornucopia of beautifulrepresentation. Nova and Tam are Chinese American; Tam is non-binary,usingthey pronouns; Nova is hard-of-hearing,relying on hearing aids; hernanas are an irresistible pairing,as warm as they are powerful; and everyone inNova's life models an ideal support system that will bring hope to many readers.While the romantic tension takes center stage,there's enough sorcery here toplease aspiring witches. Throw in refreshingly natural dialogue and relatablefamily drama,and you've got a must-have for all graphic-novel collections.
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