This is such a cute story about family (blood and found), friendship and love. The art is adorable, I loved the colours, very autumnal and cosy! I had expected a bit more depth maybe, a bit more back story for Tam and Nova, their relationship was too quick for me (I would have wanted to see them as kids when their feelings started to develop) but still it was really cute! I really appreciated the Asian rep and the very unexpected bit of Jewish rep! I also really liked the one of our main characters is non-binary but this is not the focus of the story, it's said once and the other characters simply accept it, and that's something we need more of! (3.5)

A non binary werewolf and a queer witch fight demons and fall in love!! This graphic novel was the most adorable thing ever! I loved all the characters and the relationships between them. It reminded me of charmed and Buffy. The artwork was also gorgeous. It was really great and I definitely recommend it. And it’s the perfect fall/Halloween read!

Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an e-copy for an honest review.

First thing first, this book has diversity for days! We got lesbian grandmas, non-binary werewolf and a hard-of-hearing character. I believe, also, that Nova's family were Chinese-American.
The art is so cute and totally made for fall. It's got some creepy, but comfy vibes! We have magic and witches galore, and we love that aesthetic. Also, Tam's puns gave me life!

As for the story, it was cute, but it felt kind of monotonous at times, it felt like I story I've read before (a bit cookie-cutter). I wish there had been more development between Nova and Tam... I know this is a graphic novel and that things are told in a different pace, but the two kiss far too quickly for my liking. I feel like story-wise this could be guided more towards middle grade than YA (which is not a bad thing).

I had fun reading it!

5 Stars

I received an e-arc from net galley for review. I absolutely loved this graphic novel, I can't wait to read the finished version since there are some black pages at the end. This story includes wide variety of diversity with deaf representation, a non binary character and a lesbian couple. Werewolves, witchery, cute romance, childhood friends reunited and a dark magical forest. I will most defintely be re-reading this around Halloween time.

Mooncakes is such a heartwarming witchy tale that is perfect for fall. It’s an inclusive tale about friendship, love, and finding your home. We’ve got non-bianary rep, we’ve got queer rep, we’ve got chinese-american rep, we’ve got deaf/hard-of-hearing rep, and that’s not to mention witches and werewolves. This graphic novel filled my heart up and delivered on the witchy vibes I need in the fall. Loved it! Super cute!

I don’t usually go for graphic story. But this one, I love the graphics. The story is nice.. The characters are cute,, even the grandmothers are presented great.. I love how they presented the grandmothers as cool, good old, understanding witches.. the relationships are done well..

Thank you Netgalley for the e copy

What I Liked:
This was a nice read with some great autumn/cozy/witchy vibes. It had good representation (Asian characters, a non binary character. a partially deaf character, even a character with a bird's head.) I was especially impressed that even the villain of the story used the correct pronouns for the non binary character.

What was a little weird:
I was a bit surprised that the two main characters were both out of high school. They seemed slightly younger to me (16 or 17.) Nova lived at home and worked at her grandmother's book store. The whole thing just really had a high school vibe.

What I wanted more of:
More backstory on the main characters. There was a little bit about their childhood together, but not much about them as individuals. There was a set of dead parents, how did that happen? How did they find out they were magical beings? What's the story with the lesbian grandmothers? I want to know!

Overall, enjoyable and I'm hoping for a second book.

This graphic novel has excellent representation that isn't the focal point of the story. The main characters experience and learn a lot about themselves, but their conflicts are rooted in something other then their sexual orientation or gender identity; the author does a fabulous job portraying the idea that these are permanent, unwavering parts of themselves...not parts they are unsure of or learning to accept. It was refreshing--I did wish we got a little more story behind Tam and behind the magic system.

3.5 stars

What a sweet graphic novel, reminiscent of Tea Dragon Society for a more teenage crowd. The story was straightforward and easy to follow with intricate worldbuilding and good character growth and understanding. The art is fantastic, especially the fantasy creatures, and what was colored was colored very well. A great offering for any fantasy or magic fans, perfect for the fall season!

It's safe to say this lived up to the hype!

This was fun, magical, inclusive and super queer - pretty much everything I look for in a book. I adored the characters and their wholesomeness, and was fascinated by the world. I'm really hoping to read about it some more!

My only SLIGHT issue was that the ending/resolution part seemed a little rushed after all the build up; it was a little anti-climatic.

The artwork, however, was STUNNING enough that I wasn't even that mad, and I thoroughly enjoyed my reading experience.

*Thank you to the author and Netgalley for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review*

A sweet and heart-warming graphic novel - a quick supernatural story to read during the autumnal season, with lovely artwork and LGBT positivity.

Such a cute graphic novel! I haven't read anything quite like this ever before.
Nova and Tam are such heartwarming characters, the nana's are like the sweetest ever and Tat is a great friend. I really loved exploring the relationships in this book, they're just so well done.
The art-style was pretty nice, it just gave me a huge middle-grad / high school vibe, even though that's not the age the main characters are. This whole book just screams 'FALL', with all the cute colours, the witchcraft, the lots of tea and coffee - I can't wait to re-read this while being cozily wrapped into a blanket.
Plus, this novel has soo much representation: We have a non-binary character, a main-character with kind-of disability (hearing problems) and lesbian grandmothers.
I can't say it often enough: It's so freaking cute! And it also deals with a lot of important topics, so make sure to read it. Also, all this magical and mystical stuff just makes me so hyped for halloween and the spooky season.
Soo, whether you are ready for fall and halloween or not, you should definitely give this adorable story a Go!

Mooncakes is a cute and sweet magical graphic novel about a hearing-aid-wearing witch named Nova and her non-binary childhood werewolf friend, Tam. I loved the representation in this and the illustrations were super adorable. The relationships, both romantic and familial, were great. I feel like the demon and cult plot points were a bit underdeveloped and slightly rushed. Also, from the cover and title I thought there would be more baking. Overall, it was a fun read.

This is a must read!!! I LOVED the representation in this book. This graphic novel had everything you could ever want witches, werewolves, magic, love, friendship and family.

The artwork in the novel is amazing and I cannot wait for it to be released so the entire world can meet and fall in love with this group of witches, especially the one who is hard of hearing and the nonbinary werewolf.

I thought this was a cute book with a cute story. I loved that there was disability rep (deafness) showing just how capable they can be. I also loved the LGBTQ+ rep. The fact that the characters were so open to everyones identification was truly lovely and nice to see.

I did, however, wish there was more exploration/explaination of what Spirits are and what exactly they can do (their rules in magic).

All the characters were sweet and loving and willing to learn about each other and help. The villains were superficial though. There was no real reasoning for why this person was the villain - or at least not enough reasoning for my liking. I would have liked to have understood more beside the reasoning of "more power".

Overall, I really enjoyed the book, but was hoping for a little more explaination of this world and its magic. If this story continues, I will definitely be reading it.

I don't even know what to say about this book except that I absolutely loved it. This story was all about magic, friendship, family and the importance of not facing one's battles alone. I honestly cannot say enough about how much I loved this book, and how incredibly adorable the whole thing was.

Mooncakes tells the story of Nova, who is deaf and wears hearing aids, and Tam who is nonbinary. This is my first book with a nonbinary character and the representation was fantastic. This book is so full of diversity and it made my little heart happy.

Honestly, if you are looking for a good read for October, and want to walk away feeling all heart eyes and full of mush, then Mooncakes is definitely the book for you!!

This is quite honestly one of the best graphic novels I've read in a long time. It's been on my highly anticipated list since I found out about it earlier this year and I'm so glad it didn't disappoint. In fact, it blew me away in the way the creators clearly took their time and made every single panel count. There was so much packed into this 250 page graphic novel but it worked so seamlessly.
Also, Tam and Nova are just goals in literally every way. I wasn't sure about romance in a graphic novel but I'm so pleased with how it turned out!

This was so stinking cute and the perfect graphic novel to get me in the witchy Halloween spirit.


This book has it all. It has:
-witches
-werewolves
-A non-binary main character
-a main character with a hearing aid
-lgbt relationships
-strong friendships
-fall and spoopy vibes
-amazingly beautiful artwork
-Asian American cast
-a fast paced an entertaining plot with just enough mystery to keep me intrigued

Thanks to Lion Forge and Netgalley for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Oh my gosh, this graphic novel was so cute and fun. It has tons of diversity: there's a non-binary character AND a character with a hearing aid. I loved the magic and the art style! It was just so spooky and fun and a great Halloween time read.

Mooncakes is the perfect witchy and magical queer little story. It left me with so much joy with how many positive relationships there are. It truly felt like being wrapped up in a fuzzy blanket while reading this story.