Wolfpitch is a delicious and pitch-perfect YA graphic novel. With an impressive combination of diverse women, friendships, competition, music, and milkshakes, there’s not more you could want. Not to mention, it completely made my day when I read it.
| Title: Wolfpitch | Author: Balazs Lorinczi |
| Release Date: June 11, 2024 | Publisher: Top Shelf Productions |
| Page Count: 192 | Genre: YA Graphic Novels / Fantasy / LGBTQ |
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Synopsis
All’s fair in love and music when this supernatural all-girl rock band must beat the odds and become the best band in town!
Izzy’s a bass-playing werewolf. Geraldine’s the ghost of an amazing jazz pianist. Delilah’s the meanest drummer in town. They’d be the perfect trio to win the Battle of Bands…except Geraldine can’t play a solo since she passed away, and Izzy and Delilah are at each other’s throats at every opportunity. Can they work through their problems to win the competition, or will they be defeated by Delilah’s ex-band and their villainous frontman, Dylan?
Sparks will fly, milkshakes will melt, and ears will ring in the latest delicious LGBTQ romp from graphic novelist Balazs Lorinczi ( Doughnuts and Doom).
Review:
There’s a Battle of the Bands competition in town, and Izzy needs a new band ASAP. Her werewolf super-pitch hearing works to her advantage but has frustrated previous bandmates. With Delilah, an annoyingly cute drummer, and Geraldine, the ghost of a star piano player, Izzy might have a shot at this year’s competition. To win, they’ll have to defeat the competition and work through their issues as a group.
I absolutely loved Wolfpitch. There are relatable characters at every turn, with a focus on friendships, relationships, and interpersonal communication. Though Izzy is never explicitly named as neurodivergent, as a fellow neuroatypical girl, I think she’s coded as such. Throughout the story, she deals with masking and an intense fear of unmasking and rejection. In the loveliest jazz notes, Wolfpitch tells readers that all their quirks should be celebrated. Lorinczi’s art is adorably fresh, with approachable and diverse characters. Muted tones of purple, peach, and yellow are juxtaposed with magenta and black, adding to the “girl-power” feel of the book.
Final Thoughts:
Wolfpitch is a smash hit. If you like your YA graphic novels to have delightful friendships, gorgeous colors, and sweet romances, Wolfpitch is perfect. The art is accessible for newer graphic novel readers, making Wolfpitch an excellent addition to school libraries and classrooms. It’s also just a fun and cozy read that I would recommend to anyone and everyone.
Rating: 5/5 Stars
Thanks to the Top Shelf for providing me with an advanced review copy! All the above thoughts are my own.
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