SIDE EFFECTS
Will be published approx. on 18. October 2022
Book
Paperback/Softback
112 pages
978-1-956731-08-8 (ISBN)
Description
Winner of the 2023 Excellence in Graphic Literature Award from Pop Culture Classroom!
HANNAH DOESN'T WANT TO BE A HERO. SHE JUST WANTS TO BE WELL.
It's Hannah's first year away at college - the first time she's been away from home, without a support network. Within the first month, the combination of classes and socializing and adjusting to college life sends her into a full-on breakdown. Fortunately, her roommate finds her, Hannah goes to campus mental health, and they prescribe her therapy and meds - though with every new medication, you've got to watch out for unexpected side effects.
Every new medication Hannah tries comes with a new power and side effect. One makes her super-tough, and also makes her gain thirty pounds. Another gives her telepathy, while also completely screwing up her sleep schedule. Yet another gives her super-strength, as well as terrible constipation.
Nothing balances, but the powers are handy; Hannah even manages to save a few of her friends from mortal peril, or at least minor annoyances. And with the growing confidence from her powers and her therapy, Hannah even manages to ask out the cute girl she's been eyeing!
Hannah doesn't want to be a hero - she just wants to be well. But what does "well" even look like? What does it mean to be "healthy," mentally speaking? How do you fix your brain when you're living inside it? And can you really help other people if you can't even help yourself?
HANNAH DOESN'T WANT TO BE A HERO. SHE JUST WANTS TO BE WELL.
It's Hannah's first year away at college - the first time she's been away from home, without a support network. Within the first month, the combination of classes and socializing and adjusting to college life sends her into a full-on breakdown. Fortunately, her roommate finds her, Hannah goes to campus mental health, and they prescribe her therapy and meds - though with every new medication, you've got to watch out for unexpected side effects.
Every new medication Hannah tries comes with a new power and side effect. One makes her super-tough, and also makes her gain thirty pounds. Another gives her telepathy, while also completely screwing up her sleep schedule. Yet another gives her super-strength, as well as terrible constipation.
Nothing balances, but the powers are handy; Hannah even manages to save a few of her friends from mortal peril, or at least minor annoyances. And with the growing confidence from her powers and her therapy, Hannah even manages to ask out the cute girl she's been eyeing!
Hannah doesn't want to be a hero - she just wants to be well. But what does "well" even look like? What does it mean to be "healthy," mentally speaking? How do you fix your brain when you're living inside it? And can you really help other people if you can't even help yourself?
Reviews / Votes
"...Side Effects is one of the most relatable graphic novels that I've ever read...as beautiful as it is moving." - Women Write About ComicsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Young adult
Interest Age: From 13 years
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Weight
336 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-956731-08-8 (9781956731088)
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Schweitzer Classification