My Last Summer with Cass

This poignant graphic novel explores the complexities of growing up and navigating evolving friendships through the story of Megan and Cass. These two childhood friends, who bonded over art during summer vacations, find their relationship tested when Megan spends a summer with Cass in New York City. As they collaborate on a gallery piece, a secret comes to light, forcing them to confront difficult truths about loyalty, identity, and the boundaries of friendship. It's a thoughtful read for teenagers aged 12-18, offering a realistic portrayal of the emotional challenges inherent in adolescence and the bittersweet nature of change.

THIS ONE SUMMER meets THE EDGE OF SEVENTEEN in this poignant coming-of-age YA graphic novel about two childhood friends at a crossroads in their lives and in their art from the author of Mastering Manga. Megan and Cass grew up joined at the brush. Every year, their families vacationed together in Michigan, where the girls relaxed by the lake and created art - from scribbles as toddlers to sophisticated portraits in their teenage years. Megan was always cautious, and Cass was always rebellious. But together, each summer, they grew as artists and friends. The summer after her junior year of high school, Megan arranges to stay with Cass and her mother at their apartment in New York City. Suddenly Megan's world explodes into color. The girls begin collaborating on a piece that pushes both of their artistic boundaries, one that will be showcased in a local gallery show. But when a secret comes to light and one of them crosses a line, will their friendship be able to survive?