However, the first time a kill was shown, I was a little taken back. There is nudity and graphic images of kill scenes included but not gratuitously presented. It is about the struggles we face and the hunger we all have (and not just for human hearts). It is a metaphor for discipline, the trials of being a teen, coming out to yourself and your mom (literally). It is not just about friendship, relationships, and fitting in, this allegorical teen horror beach read is about coming into your own. To think an upfront story of werewolves and the not so mischievous antics of giving boys who deserve it, what they deserve would have a message might not be your first thought, but it does give a life lesson (and not just make sure you don’t leave bloody sneakers or a whole body to be found). This slower, interestingly placed action is what is needed to get across the points of the story. Yet, this does not take away from anything. It is almost as if you are reading Maggie Tokuda-Hall’s book in “real time.” You see the everyday and the little things. This is not necessarily because it was OMG SO GOOD! Or even “deep and thoughtful” but because it is paced fairly slow. I started it about a week or so ago, and while I cannot say it is the first graphic novel that took me that long (or longer) to read, it was one that really took some time. I was tempted to sink my teeth into it right away, but things just got in the way. Squad was part of my holiday gift exchange last year.
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