 | Adorable empire Author: Terry, Laura | |
| Price: $12.29 | ||
Summary:
Nothing has been going right for Jinx. People at school think she's a goth weirdo, and now her parents are getting divorced. She has to move to an unfamiliar apartment building that doesn't feel like home. And when a new neighbor gives her a mysterious crystal, her life is turned even more upside down by the Adorables, a mischievous band of magical creatures. In graphic novel format.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (06/15/25)
School Library Journal (06/01/25)
Booklist (07/01/25)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 07/01/2025 “Why do people expect us to sit in bright shiny boxes with boring labels? We should be as weird, slightly pudgy, or as morbid—or whatever you want to be.” Jinx likes who she is and what she looks like, regardless of what others may think, but her former best friend has taken up with her nemesis, and her parents have split up. To make matters worse, she moves into a new apartment where, thanks to a glowing crystal from a neighbor, she’s surrounded by adorable but chaotic little magical creatures. With the help of her new friend Robyn, Jinx starts to realize that maybe these Adorables are just the magic she needed. The fun, colorful art style will appeal to fans of Rainbow Rowell, Witch Boy, and Tea Dragon Society. Jinx, Robyn, and Robyn’s uncle Greg all offer LGBTQIA+ representation. While the creatures’ origin and purpose are not always clear, readers will be enchanted by the Adorables. A touching reminder that while none of us are perfect, we are all lovable. - Copyright 2025 Booklist.
