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- In this queer, paranormal YA graphic novel debut from the author of Some Girls Do and the illustrator of Wonder Woman: Warbringer, a young witch races to solve the grisly supernatural murders of her coven members before the killer strikes again.
- 12 Years
- 9.0" x 5.9" Paperback
- 288 Pages
- Young Adult Fiction, Comics & Graphic Novels
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About the Book
After members of her coven are murdered, sixteen-year-old Esmy moves across the country with her parents to master her neglected craft in order to find the killer and protect her coven.Book Synopsis
In this queer, paranormal YA graphic novel debut from the author of Some Girls Do and the illustrator of Wonder Woman: Warbringer, a young witch races to solve the grisly supernatural murders of her coven members before the killer strikes again. "[This] gorgeously illustrated tale mashes together murder mystery and witchcraft." --Nerdist Emsy has always lived in sunny California, and she'd much rather spend her days surfing with her friends or hanging out with her girlfriend than honing her powers as a fire elemental. But when members of her family's coven back east are murdered under mysterious circumstances that can only be the result of powerful witchcraft, her family must suddenly return to dreary upstate New York. There, Emsy will have to master her neglected craft in order to find the killer . . . before her family becomes their next target.Review Quotes
Praise for Coven A GLAAD Outstanding Original Graphic Novel Nominee
An ALA Rainbow Book List Selection
* "Dugan nails adolescent emotions without letting them crowd out the story's action . . . Queer witchy teens, murder, and a homecoming dance--what more could you want?" --Booklist, starred review "Visually stunning . . . An engaging queer teen witch story that doesn't shy away from the realistic tensions of loss and uncertainty." --School Library Journal "The multiracial, intergenerational ensemble cast of queer witches facing a deadly, unknown magical threat forms a strong narrative foundation, enhanced by intense character conflict and action." --Kirkus Reviews "Dugan's empathetic cast, whose interpersonal challenges and endearing romances flourish amid supernatural conflict, feel solidly teen, buoying this vividly illustrated graphic novel adventure." --Publishers Weekly "The illustrations [are] done in atmospheric shades with vivid highlights . . . [A] paranormal story featuring a witchy girl who is only just realizing how incredibly powerful she can be." --The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Highly entertaining . . . Deals with a plethora of topics from grief to betrayal and being ripped away from your home--or having it taken from you . . . A fast-paced murder mystery, found family vibes and an inclusive cast of characters." --The Nerd Daily "With beautiful illustrations, exciting magical powers, and intriguing characters, Coven is the perfect graphic novel for those who love a good witch story." --The Honey Pop
About the Author
Jennifer Dugan is a writer, a geek, and a romantic who writes the kinds of stories she wishes she'd had growing up. She's the author of the graphic novel Coven, as well as the young adult novels Playing For Keeps, The Last Girls Standing, Melt With You, Some Girls Do, Verona Comics, and Hot Dog Girl, which was called "a great, fizzy rom-com" by Entertainment Weekly and "one of the best reads of the year, hands down" by Paste magazine. She lives in upstate New York with her family, their dog, a strange kitten who enjoys wearing sweaters, and an evil cat who is no doubt planning to take over the world. You can visit Jennifer at JLDugan.com or follow her on Twitter and Instagram @JL_Dugan. Kit Seaton has illustrated the graphic novel adaptations of Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman: Warbringer and Alexandra Bracken's Brightly Woven. She is the co-creator of the comics Norroway and Afar. You can visit Kit at kitseaton.com or follow her on Instagram @kitandcatcomics.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x .8 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.55 Pounds
Suggested Age: 12 Years
Number of Pages: 288
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Format: Paperback
Author: Jennifer Dugan
Language: English
Street Date: September 6, 2022
TCIN: 85742648
UPC: 9780593112182
Item Number (DPCI): 247-09-1602
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.7 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews
100% would recommend
3 recommendations
Bewitchingly Good
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
ReadwithCassey - 3 years ago
Coven is a lovely graphic novel about a teenage witch (Emsy) and her family move from California to rural New York to rejoin their coven after a brutal attack on their family of witches. I loved this premise and the artwork! I'm glad this story was told in this format because it works really well. Esmy, our main character, emotes so well over the illustrations. You can read her so well and she shines on the page. I enjoyed flipping through this vigorously and then flipping back a few pages to look at it all over again! Besides the format, the plot holds pretty well. Esmy is a likable character and you can feel her frustrations with her situation and consequently the frustrations other characters have with her too. We get a good sense of who the characters are, what their magical abilities can do and how they work. Ben was a sad character to work with but he had some moments and ultimately it's him trying to get his family back, in a unfit way. Overall the story felt very Sabrina in high school, only Sabrina was a surfer girl before the witch part. I also appreciate the diversity and LBGT representation in this novel with multiple characters. My only critique was that it was quite a bit of build up for a quick ending with a somewhat obvious villain. And for as much time as we spent building up this story it still felt like we were missing something vital to the story. I wish we could have had a flashback sequence to really get a sense of the tragedy or even a picture of Ben's family so we could put faces to these people that were senselessly destroyed. It was a quick read, but it's perfect for the spooky season and I would recommend it!
The Perfect fall read
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
bookish_78bookieluvr - 3 years ago
Three things; Queer love. Our main character being a secure gal. A power that holds great responsibility. What more can I ask for. If you want a good october witchy read, pick up this graphic novel, it'll knock your socks right off. As a fellow artist, I found the color pallet addictive and I loved the detail of the pages in this graphic novel. My fingers became itchy from the excitement of anticipating what the next page would show me and what colors would be presented or if there would be a new color pallet. And found it quite astoundingly addictive with pondering how the next page would makes itself match the story. Safe to say, I wasn't disappointed. And I had no dissatisfaction. I really enjoyed; the story, the pages, how the characters were presented and drawn along and with with story. The cover is totally gorgeous and gave very mysterious vibes. I loved the contrast of the blue and red. It's totally eye catching. I recommend this highly to everyone as it can be enjoyed by multiple groups of peoples.
Loved it
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
- 3 years ago
I love the cover it's very pretty. The title and rest of the cover is what caught my attention. This Graphic Novel takes place in Upstate New York. One thing I loved was the illustrations in this Novel. Graphic Novels are something out of my comfort zone to their a little harder to get into because I prefer to leave it up to the imagination. But I really liked the story. It's sad what happened to Ben's parents and I understand Emsy's frustration with moving and being the new girl as that was me a lot. I loved the ending it was very unexpected.