by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki (cousins)
YAC book paperback 319 pages
genre: YA graphic novel, coming-of-age
Rose and her parents are heading to Awago Beach for the summer, just like they always do. Only things feel different this summer. There's a tension that Rose doesn't know how to deal with. She and her younger friend Windy are in that painful gap between childhood and adulthood. As they check out horror movies at the convenience store and listen in on the older teenagers' dramas, they are both drawn toward and horrified by some of the messages they see and hear. This has some swearing and mature content, but is very appropriate for a serious-minded teen.
Added 8.11.15
I re-read this for Litwits 2015. I concur with my earlier (11.3.14) comments. The "F" word was used more than I remembered, and the artwork is sometimes confusing but overall this is a solid coming-of-age graphic novel. A bit edgy for some of my middle schoolers, but realistic as Rose's parents deal with marital issues and Rose isn't sure how to handle it all.
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