Don't we all want to feel special? We sure do! That makes is very easy to relate to the main character and what she does

I loved this cozy fantasy! Who hasn't dreamed of their favorite book series being real and getting transported to that world? I loved the premise, I loved the main characters with all their flaws, and I loved the anime style illustrations.

I really enjoyed reading this graphic novel. The chapters give a clue with an image of what's to come. I think many quiet bookworms can relate to Marnie and her love of fantasy novels and playing games. Even though Tiffany is "popular" she is kind, and empathetic, which Marnie can't believe because she has a 'me' vs. 'popular kids' mentality which isn't totally wrong. However, she was closing off friendship with Tiffany until Orion the fairy from the Griffon Riders fantasy novel series dropped off a griffon egg to Marnie by mistake. It was really great to see how their friendship evolves and how Marnie opens herself up to Tiffany and each girl begins to appreciate each other's interests. Tiffany with her love of baseball and Marnie with her love of creating fantasy fan fiction. The plot had a nice twist with the witch Elel who was destroying the world in the Griffon Rider series and the resolution was well executed.

Tiffany's Griffon is a delightful twist on the typical "chosen one" narrative. Fantasy fanatic Marnie is delighted when she encounters a character from her favorite book series, announcing that they are looking for the chosen one. Unfortunately, Marnie is not who they are looking for--instead, it's Tiffany. Tiffany, in Marnie's eyes, already has the perfect life. Driven by jealousy, Marnie claims the griffon as her own.

I will admit that the middle of this story dragged a bit for me, as the hijinks of Marnie's stolen identity go on, but the final third of the book drew me right back in. I think that readers will appreciate the way the story unfolds.

The illustrations are well-done, and I will be purchasing this for my school library. I know of many readers who will enjoy this story.

Marnie is most at home with her nose in a fantasy book, so she’s not at all surprised when a fairy from her favorite series appears in real life with a griffon egg and tells her she’s the chose one. But he thinks her name is Tiffany. Marnie knows there must be some mistake because Tiffany is a sporty popular girl who doesn’t even like to read. There’s no way she could be the Chosen One, right?

A graphic novel that has fun imagining what if the lines between fantasy book world and real world could be crossed, the importance of friendship and real connection, and a reminder that people often have more going on in their lives than we realize. There’s some important messages in here, especially for the superficially connected digital age that often leaves loads of people very lonely.

Notes on content [based on eARC}:
Language: None
Sexual content: None
Violence: There are some magical battles, but the only thing hurt are inanimate objects.
Ethnic diversity: Tiffany is Latina, Marnie is white.
LGBTQ+ content: It is revealed at one point that one of the girls has a crush on a female character:
Other: Tiffany’s mom died when she was young. Her father has a serious health condition and is in and out of the hospital. Marnie and another person are quite lonely.

I received an ARC of this title from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I adored every moment of this book.

Both characters were immensely relatable in their own ways, and the world building of the novels/other world was well integrated! It made me feel nostalgic for the fantasy books I read when I was younger. The ending is beautiful and touching.

The artwork is also lively and full of character! I love the style and expressions. I was obsessed with gryphons/griffons when I was a kid, so seeing very cute loveable griffons in a graphic novel was a dream come true! I kept thinking how great an animated movie in this art style would look.

I think this is a perfect book for kids or nostalgic adults! I will definitely be recommending it.

I loved this story's approach to fiction as an escape in a way that is good (Marnie finding friendship and belonging in the books) and dangerous (LL Fabry running from painful emotions instead of dealing with them in a healthy way). Marie and Tiffany made for a dynamic friendship with realistic emotions and problems among all their fantasy adventures.

Thanks to NetGalley & First Second Books for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.

WOWZA!! Fantastic read! I really love how both of the protagonists' characters developed and grew through the book. I was so ready to be mad at Marnie for, well, you know, "stealing" Tiffany's griffon but in the end you understand why she did it and how we need to work on our own biases toward others. The artwork was fantastic and I loved the hilarious expressions during certain moments. A must-read!

Interesting story and premise! Definitely will be a good recommendation to young hardcore fantasy readers who are looking for a good graphic novel.

Never judge a book by it’s cover, or in this case, another person. Marnie is jealous of her new friend Tiffany, knowing she is the chosen one, but wants it for herself. She eventually learns that people aren’t what you first perceive and that you need to get to know them because we truly don’t know what goes on behind closed doors.

I generally enjoyed this graphic novel. It was cute, the art was colorful, and I liked the message of friendship. The focus on loneliness and finding friends was real and heartwarming. I felt for both the main characters. The griffons were adorable. The humor was also cute, and I liked the nods to fanfiction. I would recommend this graphic novel to fantasy lovers of all ages. I love griffons, which was a real draw for me, and it made the story stand out as they are a mythical creature that isn't as common to find in media as unicorns, dragons, etc.