I was provided an eARC of this graphic novel through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this graphic novel. The art style was super cute and felt aimed at teens and young adults instead of feeling infantile. The messaging in the novel to be true to yourself and friends and acceptance will follow feels both timely and important especially as this book deals with its two main characters’ very different struggles with similar core conflicts. I would definitely pick up any more volumes that are published in the future if this were to become a series, but it also functions well as a stand-alone, self-contained graphic novel.
I really loved the conclusion to the story and how it wrapped up the threads of the messaging throughout. I loved seeing Annie and Bebe grow as people and grow closer to each other throughout the graphic novel. Their relationship was really cute and sweet to see develop as they drew out different sides of each other. I also really liked that Bebe’s transition was never a point of conflict in their specific relationship, Bebe was just allowed to be herself with Annie, even though Annie has known her since before she transitioned.