A charming POC-led WLW romance where two new friends hit the road in search of the missing volumes of their favorite manga. Neesha Sparks is...

A charming POC-led WLW romance where two new friends hit the road in search of the missing volumes of their favorite manga.

Neesha Sparks is a disabled, vocal community activist with a passion for costume design. Gabby Graciana is an optimistic surfer - and, like Neesha, a new kid at school. When the two girls discover that they like the same manga series, Navigator Nozomi, they become more than just fellow new kids. But it was more than just having read the same book series--neither of them had finished it! Soon, they become new friends on a mission - to track down the remaining Navigator Nozomi books. This slice-of-life romance follows the two girls as they adventure across North Carolina to find each book, with their story intercut with the tales of Navigator Nozomi. Neesha and Gabby find more than just the books though--they find acceptance, friendship, understanding, and love.

Author: Jeremy Whitley
Publisher: Maverick
Published: 08/13/2024
Pages: 220
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 8.50h x 6.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781952303609
Audience: Young Adult


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 07/01/2024 pg. 49
Publishers Weekly 07/22/2024
School Library Journal 08/01/2024 pg. 102

About the Author
Jeremy Whitley is best-known for his Middle Grade series PRINCELESS published through ActionLab, which was twice nominated for Eisner awards and a three time Glyph award winner. He also has had successful runs on "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic," "Courage the Cowardly Dog," and Marvel's "The Unstoppable Wasp."

Cassio Ribeiro is a brazilian comic creator and illustrator, who has worked on the comics "Iris Complex '' and "Sara Animals" as well as other independent titles.