The Deep Dark A Graphic Novel, Molly Knox Ostertag
The Deep Dark A Graphic Novel, Molly Knox Ostertag
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The Deep Dark: A Graphic Novel

Author: Molly Knox Ostertag

Narrator: Elena Rey, Eva Reign, Roxanne Hernandez Coyne, Annette Amelia Oliviera, André Santana, Max Meyers, Rachel H. Hirsch, James Fouhey, Marni Penning

Unabridged: 2 hr 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Graphix

Published: 08/06/2024


Synopsis

From Molly Knox Ostertag, writer-illustrator of the New York Times and ABA Indie bestselling The Witch Boy trilogy and The Girl from the Sea, comes a darkly beautiful story of identity, family, love, loss, and magic.Everyone has secrets. Mags's has teeth.Magdalena Herrera is about to graduate high school, but she already feels like an adult with serious responsibilities: caring for her ailing grandmother; working a part-time job; clandestine makeouts with a girl who has a boyfriend. And then there's her secret, which pulls her into the basement each night, drains her of energy, and leaves her bleeding. A secret that could hurt and even kill if it ever got out -- like it did once before.So Mags keeps her head down, isolated in her small desert community. That is, until her childhood friend Nessa comes back to town, bringing vivid memories of the past, an intoxicating glimpse of the future, and a secret of her own. Mags won't get attached, of course. She's always been strong enough to survive without anyone's help.But when the darkness starts to close in on them both, Mags will have to drag her secret into the daylight, and choose between risking everything... or having nothing left to lose.

About Molly Knox Ostertag

Molly Knox Ostertag is the author of Dungeons and Dragons: Dungeon Club: Roll Call and numerous other graphic novels. Molly Knox Ostertag is an Ignatz Award– and Prism Award–winning graphic novelist, a 30 Under 30 Forbes scholar, and a writer for children’s TV animation. Her middle grade graphic novel debut, The Witch Boy, came out in 2017 and is being adapted into a feature film by Netflix. It’s followed by the sequel The Hidden Witch in 2018 and New York Times bestseller The Midwinter Witch in 2019. Her latest book, The Girl from the Sea, debuted as a #1 YA bestseller on June 1, 2021.


Reviews

Goodreads review by s.penkevich on June 07, 2024

*taps mic* I NEED EVERYONES ATTENTION THIS IS NOT A DRILL Molly Knox Ostertag has a NEW graphic novel and It is beautifully illustrated, it is indeed deeply dark, it is super queer, and most importantly it is absolutely astonishingly good! For real, this might be the best we’ve seen yet from her and t......more

Goodreads review by gray (my.rainbow.bookshelf) on June 05, 2024

not the author's note making me cry, Molly never ever misses......more

Goodreads review by Danika at The Lesbrary on September 02, 2024

You're all fired for not telling me how good this is. I finished all ~500 pages in one sitting and sobbed. Ultimately, this is a story about accepting and loving the darkest, angriest parts of yourself—and allowing other people to love you in your entirety. This is a new favourite. Full review at the......more

Goodreads review by Steph ✨ on November 23, 2024

Molly delivers once again. This was sweet, and strange, and I really enjoyed it. I just love her illustrations. Keep them coming Molly, and I'll keep reading them.......more

Goodreads review by Alex on February 20, 2024

I received an ARC of this book, so unfortunately didn't get to enjoy it in its full color glory - I'll just have to buy the final version when it comes out. XD WOOF this was amazing and also reached into my chest a bit. You can read a lot into various aspects of this story, especially Mags' secret. I......more


Quotes

* "Pairing measured pacing, dynamic paneling, robust dialogue, and abundantly realized main and supporting characters, Ostertag (The Girl from the Sea) delivers an expansive triumph--her best yet--to examine issues of grief, identity, intergenerational trauma, and reconnection." -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for The Girl from the Sea: * "Adorable and authentic, this coming-out story is a must-purchase" -- School Library Journal, starred review* "This endearing and often funny graphic novel cohesively combines queer teen romance, realism, and fantasy." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review"With dazzling full-color illustrations throughout, you'll want to demolish every page." -- TimeOut Magazine"A hopeful coming-of-age-and coming-out-tale" -- BooklistPraise for The Witch Boy:* "Leaves readers wishing for more." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Brims with life." -- School Library Journal, starred review"Thrilling." -- Hope Larson, author of All Summer LongPraise for The Hidden Witch:* "Absolutely bewitching." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review"Vivid and vibrant . . . A great comic for magic fans." -- BooklistPraise for The Midwinter Witch:"A heartwarming, wintry adventure." -- School Library Journal"Should please fans and newcomers alike." -- Kirkus Reviews