A YALSA 2021 Great Graphic Novel for Teens A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2020 A School Library Journal Summer Read A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the Year A TLA Texas Maverick "Larson's artwork is crisp and bold; perfectly suited to her story and characters . The visual portrayal of Bina's love of music, and her joy in losing herself in the creative process, is especially wonderful." -- The New York Times "Bina's smart, likable, and familiar, and her coming-of-age fears are palpably engaging as she learns that romance need not be romantic.Larson has a wonderfully sharp eye for her characters, including a range of skin tones, sexual orientations, and body types.Aftermatter includes Larson's explanation of her artistic process and is sure to inspire budding artists. Altogether perfect." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review "Light purple washes contrast with thick, bold lines, creating an appropriate balance in a narrative containing moments of both emotive strength and fragility. Other symbolic visual elements, such as arrows and sound effects, add backstory and humor.

" -- Horn Book "Heartfelt and authentic, this book tenderly captures the ebb and flow of love and friendship . For older kids and younger teens who love graphic novels and realistic fiction about music, friendship, and growing up." -- School Library Journal "Larson realistically captures the emotional minefield that is middle school through Bina and her friends, who are all authentically flawed . Larson's use of both a tablet and traditional pen and ink for her illustrations produces crisp, high-contrast lines, with the subtle coloring keeping the focus on the characters." -- Booklist.