Mooncakes

In the graphic novel Mooncakes, Nova Huang is a teen witch who balances her duties at her grandmothers’ occult bookshop with secret investigations into local supernatural activity. When she discovers a white werewolf in the woods, she realizes it is her childhood crush, Tam Lang, who is being pursued by a cult seeking to steal their lunar magic. Together, Nova and Tam combine traditional Chinese witchcraft and modern spells to fend off demons while navigating their rekindled romance and Nova’s use of hearing aids.

This story serves readers interested in queer fantasy and urban folklore. It appeals to those who seek narratives where magic is integrated into everyday family dynamics and cultural heritage. The audience finds a depiction of disability and gender identity that exists alongside action sequences and mythical battles. Readers walk away with a specific look at how community support and ancestral knowledge provide a foundation for facing both external monsters and internal insecurities about the future.

Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.

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