I'll be the first to admit I picked this book up because of the cover. I was immediately sold on the image of a witch and werewolf trying to make mooncakes.
The witch, Nova, lives in a small town with her grandmothers and helps them run the local magic shop. When her friend mentions sightings of a white wolf in the woods, Nova slips into the forest to check it out. She discovers her childhood friend, the werewolf Tam, is back in town. Tam is on the run and needs Nova's help to defeat a powerful demon. Together, with some charming supporting characters, they tackle the evil in the woods.
Mooncakes is a really casual read with a cute art style and a traditional plot. You already know where the story is going, but the characters make it worth the read. The authors spent more energy designing the characters and their relationships.The story really focuses on the reunion of old friends, with a side of romance. This young adult graphic novel also includes lgbt and disabled characters, and emphasizes themes like family and friendship.
The characters all have strong interpersonal relationships and the main conflict arises from an outside threat, making this is a good choice when you're just looking for a cute story with minimal drama.
The characters all have strong interpersonal relationships and the main conflict arises from an outside threat, making this is a good choice when you're just looking for a cute story with minimal drama.