Girl on Fire is a young adult graphic novel about a girl who’s a flame. For too long, it’s true, Lolo’s had her head in the clouds, but this time, it’s on her. But it’s going to take a whole different kind of bravery to stand-up for what’s right, especially after Lolo’s mom returns suddenly and turns Lolo’s whole world upside-down. Lolo’s not willing to let Skin use her to hurt the people-and neighborhood-that she loves. Skin might not have Lolo’s powers, but he’s got nothing to lose and is willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants. Skin, a dangerous dealer with designs on taking over the neighborhood, hears of Lolo’s telekinetic abilities and decides that he needs her in his crew. Problem is that secrets like Lolo’s don’t stay a secret for long. Using only her mind, she literally throws the cop out of the way. Staring down the barrel, with no one else to help, Lolo discovers powers she never knew she had. But then Lolo’s world explodes when a cop pulls a gun on James in a dangerous case of mistaken identities. Lolo Wright always thought she was just a regular fourteen-year-old dealing with regular family drama: her brother, James, is struggling with his studies her dad’s business constantly teeters on the edge of trouble and her mother. Written by Alicia Keys and Andrew Weiner, illustrated by Brittney Williamsįrom New York Times bestselling author and 15-time GRAMMY® Award-winning artist Alicia Keys comes a new authentic and poignant coming-of-age young adult graphic novel, about finding the strength within when your whole world changes in an instant.
Before you know it, your TBR list will skyrocket in graphic novel numbers. If you don’t know which ones to read first or don’t know where to start searching-have no fear! This list of #epicreads (ha, get it?) can help you find the perfect graphic novel to start and fall in love with. Oftentimes filled with visual color and always with jaw-dropping artwork, if you haven’t tried one, you’re definitely missing out! There are so many awesome stories in the graphic novel world-especially the YA graphic novel world-and if you’re totally willing to dive in, then there’s no better time than now! Graphic novels are a great way to explore new stories-or revisit well-loved ones in whole new ways.
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