"Full of magic and humor, this intersectional, layered tale offers joyful and affirming depictions of social outsiders and comfortably complicated families." - Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review and a Publisher's Weekly Best of Book 2020
"Snapdragon invigorates a classic hero's journey with magic and heart."- The AV Club "Epic." - Parents Magazine, from their 2020 Best Books for Teens list If you would like to buy this book on Amazon, click here.A School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, and Parents Magazine Best Book of 2020 She masterfully cuts from one scene to the next, keeping the action moving quickly.Ĭons: The ending wrapped up pretty neatly, and I don’t see any sign of a sequel. Pros: Kat Leyh packs a lot into this graphic novel, with an ambitious story and lots of interesting characters including the two main ones, as well as Snap’s mother and grandmother, and Lulu, her transgender best friend. Includes pages showing the process of early sketches and turning them into the finished pages as well as some other book cover ideas. Jacks finds herself back in the family again, and it looks like there just might be a happy ending for everyone.
When Snap’s mom’s abusive ex-boyfriend shows up, it’s up to Snap and Jacks to use their magic to save the day.
Not only that, but the woman turns out to possess some of the magical powers Snap first suspected her of having, and Snap begins to learn some magic herself. Snap and Jacks bond over their love of animals, but as they get to know each other better, Snap discovers that Jacks has a deep connection to her own family from long ago. The “witch”, Jacks, turns out to be a lonely old woman whose business is rescuing roadkill and rebuilding their skeletons to sell online. An angry confrontation winds up being the beginning of an unusual friendship. Summary: Snapdragon believes a woman in her town is a witch, and when her dog goes missing, she’s afraid the witch has eaten him.
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