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Mooncakes Paperback – October 15, 2019

by Suzanne Walker (Author), Wendy Xu (Illustrator)
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"If Mooncakes were a spell, it would be a housewarming charm that settles with care into the softest parts of a home and makes the houseplants grow. I wish I could live inside this book.” — New York Times bestselling author Casey McQuiston

A story of love and demons, family and witchcraft. Nova Huang knows more about magic than your average teen witch. She works at her grandmothers’ bookshop, where she helps them loan out spell books and investigate any supernatural occurrences in their New England town. One fateful night, she follows reports of a white wolf into the woods, and she comes across the unexpected: her childhood crush, Tam Lang, battling a horse demon in the woods. As a werewolf, Tam has been wandering from place to place for years, unable to call any townhome. Pursued by dark forces eager to claim the magic of wolves and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for help. Their latent feelings are rekindled against the backdrop of witchcraft, untested magic, occult rituals, and family ties both new and old in this enchanting tale of self-discovery.

2019 Goodreads Choice Award Finalist
2019 Cybils Award Finalist
2020 Hugo Award Nominee
A 2020 ALA Rainbow Top Ten Book
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  1. Part of Series
    Mooncakes
  2. Print length
    256 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    Oni Press
  5. Publication date
    October 15, 2019
  6. Grade level
    8 - 9
  7. Reading age
    13 - 16 years
  8. Dimensions
    6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
  9. ISBN-10
    154930304X
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1549303043
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"This sweet, spellbinding story will appeal to fans of magic and romance." ― School Library Journal (starred review)

“Mooncakes is heartwarming, playful and absolutely magical! A story about love and family, with a kind and powerful core that radiates through the vibrant cast of characters.” -- K. O'Neill, author of The Tea Dragon Society

"Mooncakes is spellbinding." -- Tillie Walden, creator of Spinning and On a Sunbeam

"This graphic novel is the joyful fantasy romance we all need right now, and it might just restore your faith in magic." -- Charlie Jane Anders, author of All the Birds in the Sky

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About the Author

Wendy Xu is an award-nominated Brooklyn-based illustrator and comics artist with three upcoming graphic novels from Harper Collins. Her work has been featured on Catapult, Barnes & Noble Sci-fi/Fantasy Blog, and Tor.com, among other places. You can find more art on her instagram: @artofwendyxu or on twitter: @angrygirLcomics

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oni Press (October 15, 2019)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 154930304X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1549303043
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 16 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.2 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.7 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,383 ratings

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Suzanne Walker

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Suzanne Walker is a Chicago-based writer and editor. She is co-creator of the graphic novel Mooncakes (Lion Forge, October 2019) with artist Wendy Xu. Part of it can be read on mooncakescomic.tumblr.com. Her short fiction has been published in Clarkesworld Magazine, and she has published nonfiction articles with Uncanny Magazine, Women Write About Comics and the anthology Barriers and Belonging: Personal Narratives of Disability. She has spoken at numerous conventions on a variety of topics ranging from disability representation in sci-fi/fantasy to the importance of fair compensation for marginalized SF/F creators. You can find her posting pictures of her cat and occasionally yelling about baseball on Twitter: @suzusaur.

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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Amazing witchy, whimsical graphic novel.
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Amazing witchy, whimsical graphic novel.
Thank you so much to Lion Forge and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.This was my first graphic novel I've ever read and I loved it so much that I'm now hooked on them. The illustrations were amazing and the storyline was so good. It was the perfect amount of witchy and whimsical and I read it in one sitting. The characters were amazing, the plot was crazy, and I honestly couldn't get enough of this book. This is definitely one I will reread over and over again.
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Christina Wuersch
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Mooncakes :)
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
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This a a great story for teens and adult. The art was amazing and the story line was intriguing. This was my first graphic novel and I'm now hooked. I just wish there were more books in the future. Is love to see how they grow together.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An adorable, fantastical love story with great representation!
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2022
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If you’re looking for representation, this is a great book for you!
- Nova has hearing aids, and the book does a pretty good job of being accurate without making a big deal out of it! The color of them also matches Tam’s hair :)
- Nova lives with her two grandmas, who are wholesome and badass witches!
- Tam is somewhere under the nonbinary umbrella! When meeting Nova’s grandmas again, Tam lets them know that their pronouns are now they/them. The two correct themselves casually and it’s nice to see changing pronouns flow so smoothly. Tam also kept their birth name, which is nice to see since there’s not much representation for trans people who don’t want to change their names!
- There’s a decent variation of body types among the main cast, so that’s nice too.

Overall, I adored this book and read it in one sitting. If a love story between a witch and a werewolf isn’t enough to draw you in, there’s also themes of childhood best friends, found families and accepting life changes. If you enjoy fantasy creature design, I won’t spoil it but oh my god the forest spirits are the cutest little bunch I’ve ever seen! The magic theme is very captivating, but underneath it I think everything can be read as metaphors that are very relatable to lgbt people and/or teenagers. I think Tam’s character as a werewolf and the way it affects their life is very symbolic of what it’s like to be a trans teenager in the real world. Mooncakes is a coming of age story that touches on queer identities and experiences with a fun twist of witchcraft. It can be lighthearted and taken as purely fantasy if you want to, but it can also be deeper if you’re looking for fantasy characters that you can project onto as a queer person. I highly recommend this book to any lgbt person or ally, especially if you’re younger and just discovering your identity. Outside of the story, I also recommend this book for its fun character and setting design, the art was lovely and engaging. I’m definitely inspired to make fanart..It’s a pretty quick read, but 100% worth it in my opinion!
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Tabitha D.
4.0 out of 5 stars So happy to finally read this
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022
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I’ve been wanting to read this book for over a year now. Ever since I first heard about it on booktube and then saw the cover I was hooked. And I wasn’t disappointed either. The story was wonderful and the characters just so well-done. While it wasn’t a 5 star for me as I felt like I wanted a little something more from the ending? It’s still a solid 4 star and definitely a graphic novel I’d recommend as it has beautifully done D/deaf and HoH as well as LGQBT+ representation. I was also happy to see old characters as well. And while I want to give a warning for the following sensitive material such as mentions and discussion of parental loss, grief, depression, and abuse? I also have to say that I felt it was handled well. Though a quick disclaimer that you should look up the content warnings for yourself in case I missed any. Last, though certainly not least, the art was lovely and just absolutely jaw-dropping at some parts especially in the depictions of magic. Hopefully one day soon this will grace my shelves cause I’d love to own a physical copy of something this beautiful.
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Karen Burke
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2023
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A wonderful story of found family, love, and magic from a new perspective. Enjoyable read over a cup of tea :)
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Lilly
3.0 out of 5 stars Still forming my opinion...
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023
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I'm really not sure where it's landing for me quite yet. This isn't usually how I write reviews, but here are some of my initial thoughts.

Some things I LOVED:
-the artwork is BEAUTIFUL.
-all of the creatures are so cute and magical
-loved the witchy/autmnal vibes
-loved the hard of hearing representation (it really made me realize that this is not represented in media often enough/really at all)
-loved the identity and family diversity amongst the MCs and other characters

Some things I DIDN'T LOVE:
-where are the mooncakes?
-I went into this expecting a cozy baking story (also indicated by the cover) and am a bit confused over the title and cover because neither of them really feel like they have anything to do with the story
-the insta-love trope (not really a fan of this)
-there is no background given on any of characters (this was huge for me), story just kind of abruptly starts

I think I'll likely need to return to this review at some point once I've had some time to think about this book more.
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Elysa
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely adorable
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2023
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"Mooncakes" is a sweet story with a bit of adventure featuring a witch and a werewolf. I loved the art and all the characters. I'd love more books in this world with these characters, but I'm also happy to reread this one over and over.
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Barbara Krauthamer
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most pleasant uplifting reading experiences I've had in a while
Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2022
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This is a story I will reread (on my second read now). Flawless combination of story and artwork. Just as heartwarming as the description claimed. Lived up to all the blurbs on the back cover: heartwarming, magical, clever, loveable characters. Author and artist do a phenomenal job of creating an inclusive story so fluidly and naturally - the whole story, taken together, is deeply affirming.
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Jennifer Seaman
4.0 out of 5 stars Adorable!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2020
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Is this a standalone? Is there going to be more? Because I really need more of this story. I absolutely adored this story and the characters!

Nova is a witch working at her grandmothers' bookshop. She sells magic books as well as finding the source of any supernatural disturbance in her New England town. One night she follows a white wolf that turns out to be her childhood friend Tam. When they realize that there's a major supernatural disturbance in the town, can they work together to fight it?

I loved all of the characters in this story. And I loved the easy acceptance of the magic. Most of all, I loved the easy way that all the characters respected the choices and identities of other characters. The art was great and I feel the characterization in the art was true to the characters. The rep in this book is great as well and I felt like it was done really well. It didn't feel like any of the characters was "token" or inserted for diversity. Everything about this book was great!
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robbie
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2023
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I loved it !! Couldn’t put it down. Such a sweet book and I loved all the 2SLGBTQIA add ins ! Makes it totally normal in the world as it should be in ours. The book felt comfortable 💖
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Rosa E.
4.0 out of 5 stars Lindo
Reviewed in Mexico on July 21, 2022
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Las ilustraciones son hermosas! Tienen un nivel de detalle precioso, pero, coincido en que la portada no tiene mucha relación con la historia.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Lindo
Reviewed in Mexico on July 21, 2022
Las ilustraciones son hermosas! Tienen un nivel de detalle precioso, pero, coincido en que la portada no tiene mucha relación con la historia.
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sarah💕
5.0 out of 5 stars so beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2023
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mooncakes is one of the most beautiful books i have ever read in my life, the art is so beautiful. the plot was incredible, i read it all in one day, i read about 150 pages in school and finished the rest at home i could not drop the book, it is amazing
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sarah💕
5.0 out of 5 stars so beautiful
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 8, 2023
mooncakes is one of the most beautiful books i have ever read in my life, the art is so beautiful. the plot was incredible, i read it all in one day, i read about 150 pages in school and finished the rest at home i could not drop the book, it is amazing
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Gabriela
5.0 out of 5 stars Um amorzinho!!!!
Reviewed in Brazil on August 23, 2020
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Se você gosta da ideia de uma hq leve e fofa com magia, cafeteria, avós bruxas e protetoras, amizade de aquecer o coração, romance bonitinho e representatividade abordada de forma super natural, essa hq foi feita pra você.

Nova é uma bruxa que vive com as avós e descobre que há algo misterioso acontecendo na floresta, e junto de Tam lobisomem e não-binárie (não sei se está certo, qualquer coisa me conta como é) que retorna para a cidade depois de um tempo fora, ambos vão tentar resolver o que está causando problemas. A melhor amiga da Nova é suuuuper legal e ama ciências, gostei das atitudes dela em relação à magia.

Amei esse universo em que a magia é algo natural, sabe? Sem falar que OS TRAÇOS DESSA HQ SÃO MUITO LINDOS! Com certeza vou reler todo Halloween.

p.s: o inglês dessa hq é fácil de compreender.
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Jess Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful graphic novel with disabled and LGBTQIA+ representation!
Reviewed in Australia on October 21, 2022
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Lovely graphic novel, one of my favourites! Minimal to no damage when I received the book. I personally find Amazon books arrived damaged or are sent out damaged so it’s refreshing received an undamaged book! Also great queer LGBTQIA+ and disabled representation!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful graphic novel with disabled and LGBTQIA+ representation!
Reviewed in Australia on October 21, 2022
Lovely graphic novel, one of my favourites! Minimal to no damage when I received the book. I personally find Amazon books arrived damaged or are sent out damaged so it’s refreshing received an undamaged book! Also great queer LGBTQIA+ and disabled representation!
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