Hotel Oblivion

Reach for this book when your teenager is grappling with the legacy of their family history or feeling overwhelmed by the expectations of their upbringing. Hotel Oblivion follows a group of estranged, super-powered siblings as they face the consequences of their father's secretive and often unethical past, specifically a trans-dimensional prison he built to house their greatest enemies. Through a surreal and highly visual narrative, the story explores heavy themes of sibling rivalry, the burden of shame, and the search for identity outside of one's designated role. While it is an action-packed graphic novel, it serves as a profound metaphor for how families inherit both the strengths and the toxic mistakes of previous generations. Due to its abstract storytelling and stylized violence, it is best suited for older teens who enjoy analyzing complex, non-linear narratives.