Description: "In this gorgeous graphic novel by Wendy Xu, co-creator of the award-winning Mooncakes, a young inventor falls for a lifelike AI and confronts questions of freedom and autonomy."--Publisher's description.
Brief description:
Wendy Xu is a Brooklyn-based illustrator and comics artist. She is the cocreator of Mooncakes--a young adult fantasy graphic novel published by Oni Press and nominated for Hugo, Cybils, Ignatz, and Goodreads Choice Awards--and the creator of Tidesong, an IndieNext pick and IndieBound bestseller, and The Infinity Particle, which was a Harvey Award nominee. Her work has been featured on Catapult, the B&N Sci-Fi & Fantasy Blog, and Tor.com, among other places. You can find more at artofwendyxu.com.
Review Quotes:
"Enticing. This thoughtful, genre-blending comic deserves a prominent spot on the shelves of libraries serving young adults." - ALA Booklist (starred review)
"A story about love, autonomy, and technology, crafting both a beautiful vision of the future and a bittersweet reminder that centuries from now, we'll still be human." - Margaret Owen, international bestselling author of The Merciful Crow
"Contemplative and romantic. A sweeping read that raises questions about what it means to be human." - Publishers Weekly
"Poignant. Share this graphic novel with readers to start in-depth discussions about the connection between humans and technology." - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"Stunning. A hopeful vision of life alongside technology." - BookPage
"Vibrant. This graphic novel shows how small gestures can have powerful impacts." - School Library Journal
"A delightful tale that brings optimism back to science fiction." - Kirkus Reviews
"A sweet romance wrapped in Xu's thoughtful vision of a future where technology offers hope and joy amidst its challenges and questions." - Kay O'Neill, award-winning creator of The Tea Dragon Society
"Charming, romantic, and unafraid of asking big questions, it fits on the shelf next to classics like Fruits Basket." - Gina Chen, New York Times bestselling author of Violet Made of Thorns