Synopsis
Living with his grandfather and struggling in a new high school, Damian decides to summon his mother’s ghost so he can talk things out – but he blows it and summons Saskia, a scruffy, annoying kid. Trying to settle into his new life, Damian doesn’t need her hanging around trying to ‘help’ him with his crush – but Saskia’s suffering too, and everything they’re both hiding deep down might be just what they both need to get some peace. John Moore and Neetols paint a sweet and hilarious tale of young love amid grief, where someone’s flaws might be the reason you love them the most.
From: Penguin Random House
Notes on This Title
The main character of this title is a queer teen boy with dark skin who is implied to be Filipino.
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Reviews
“Intriguing supernatural elements grounded by genuine expressions of friendship and understanding.” (Source: Kirkus Reviews)
“Despite the story’s twists and turns, Neetols’s art is consistently gentle, and Moore’s writing carries the characters safely through their emotional challenges. While presenting an intriguing set of intertwined mysteries, Ditching Saskia also provides readers with a safe space to explore the theme of grief. This sensitive YA graphic novel keeps welcome company with Hyeon A. Cho’s Your Letter and God Bless the Mistaken.” (Source: WWAC)
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