Black, H. (2008). Kin: The Good Neighbors. (p. 144). Graphix. ISBN: 0439855624
Classification: graphic novel, fiction
Genre: urban fantasy
Age Level: 10th-12th grade
Subjects: faerie, family, fantasy, urban fantasy, fiction, friends, graphic novel, identity, scary, series
Reader's Annotation: Rue uncovers the secret of her identity when her mother disappears and her father is accused of murder.
Summary: Rue Silver's mother has disappeared, and her father has been arrested, suspected of killing both Rue's mother and another college age girl. As Rue attempts to get to the bottom of these mysteries, she learns that her mother was a faerie. Rue is half-faerie. Her mother has disappeared because of a broken promise and if Rue has any hope of getting her back she'll have to go to the faerie world. She must face her own identity and her true family and deal with a fate darker than she expected.
Reviews / Awards:
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Potential Hotspots:
violence, murder
Readalikes:
- Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
- Clubbing by Andi Watson and Josh Howard
Teens who like Urban Fantasy will want to read Holly Black's latest work. Graphic novel fans will also be drawn to the fantastic artwork.
Other:
This is the first graphic novel in a projected trilogy, called "Kin." The second and third installments are due out in 2009 and 2010 respectively.
Evaluation:
4 stars
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