'Navigating With You' is a heartwarming story about friendship, coming of age, and romance. It's almost a book within a book (and the fact that a manga brought the MCs together is so cute!) The disability and LGBTQ rep in this book was well done.

The artwork is very pretty and so is the coloring. The pacing of the manga in between did feel a bit off but it's understandable - it wasn't the main point.

I absolutely flew through this book in no time. If you want a sapphic story that's cute, cozy, and will get you in the feels, this is it.

I absolutely loved everything about this story! Give me two cute girls handling on some difficulties and support each others and I'm happy. Their families were so heartwarming and supportive, and the blossoming love story between the two MCs was just adorable. The ending is very cute and changes comparing to chat we're used to have. I really loved it.

Firstly thank you, NetGalley for an advanced ARC of this graphic novel

This book starts with you thinking it is going to be a light fluffy read but it wasn't for me,

Trigger warnings ⚠️

* Mental & emotional abuse (though another child in a long-distance relationship)
* Talks about trauma and abuse of others
And some other minor things

We are taken on a journey through the lives of the two main characters, both being different in a lot of ways but drawn to each other on the first day of school... the friendship that forms is a beautiful one that takes time throughout the book to develop into something more, and we are taken through their journey of self-discovery and also learning to feel like they belong by growing up. Also seeing they are both fans of a manga book series and their discovery finding the books to read together in a book club they made, the search for happiness in these books brings them closer as well as shows how different they are as individuals due to how they both have different reading experiences.

I did get a little triggered by the character Josh for how he speaks to her and treats her (children like these characters are - are very perspective to how people or others they form attachments to see them and want nothing but to please them - so you have to be careful how u speak to young children and adults).

The disability rep in this book I thought was well done as well as seeing the LGBTQ rep as well.

To me, this graphic novel is very powerful and definitely will be a graphic novel I will buy

Such a cute and charming story. I loved all the representation! I also absolutely love the artwork and illustration style

Neesha and Gabby are both new to North Carolina, Gabby from Florida and Neesha from NYC. They come together on thier first day of school and Gabby immediately makes Neesha her friend... whether Neesha wants a friend or not.

As the synopsis notes, Neesha is disabled. She uses braces on her legs, has trouble with balance, and sometimes needs to use a wheel chair, BUT she is strong and doesn't want her diability to be the only thing people see when they meet her. Gabby acknowleges but doesn't press her. I liked that this book had all sorts of rep. Disability, lesbian and bi characters, and diversity of race as well for both MCs. It was great to see in a graphic novel.

What made this book even more unique was that it house a manga inside he graphic novel. Gabby and Neesha come together and learn about each other through their book club reading a manga series. Which is adorable.

This was a really nicely done girl love graphic novel. However you will want to punch a few people in the face along the way. This book has a lot of emotion throughout it. It was realistic and wonderful and I think so many people will enjoy it.

4.5⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley for this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review!


Such a sweet sapphic novel about magical girls and hobbies and being a teen!! The art style is so cute and I loved getting to know Neesha and Gabby. They're so full of life and are so fleshed out, which made them feel so relatable. As a queer Hispanic girl, I just really felt seen and appreciated.

Holy crap, I can NOT say enough good stuff about this story. Navigating with you is just so freaking good. POC lesbian romance with positive bisexual rep, positive person with a disability rep, GOOD PTSD rep, and UGH. The freaking CUTEST romance I've seen in my freaking life. The beautiful strength and vulnerability that is woven into each of these characters feels real and natural. I probably wept like a small child just as often as I grinned like an absolute idiot reading this. There were parts where it was hard to get through with the PTSD episode, but oh my god was it worth it. The perfect happy ending with a decent amount of savoring of the romance. The fact that after it wraps up, there are pages with resource for LGBT+ and mental health crises was the perfect bow on top, too. You can't miss this, guys, I don't care who you are. This is a must read.

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve been a teenager, but damn did I not see myself in these two kids. Neesha and Gabby come from very different experiences but gravitate towards each other after Neesha moves to town and starts school alongside Gabby. I absolutely loved the use of searching for the different volumes of Navigator Nozomi manga together as milemarkers in the story. Each chapter of their lives, relationships has some reflection in the Navigator Nozomi storylines too - especially their growing romantic relationship.

Navigating With You is clever and sensitive and sweet with a unique and stand out art style- while also balancing some more heavier themes. I’m glad kids are going to be able to pick up this graphic novel and explore themselves, the world (and space) alongside Neesha, Gabby, and Nozomi.

*I received an eARC from Mad Cave Studios (Maverick) & NetGalley. All opinions are my own*

After reading the synopsis, I was immediately in love with the idea of two girls bonding over reading the same manga series – as being nerdy is how I found my own significant other and my closest friends. Fortunately, it wasn't false advertising and reading the manga series was indeed an integral part of the story interwoven with the rest of the plot.

The growing bond between Neesha and Gabby was well paced and I loved how we got both the good and the bad with these characters. They were both people with their own passions that made them shine and their struggles that put bumps onto their road – but by being open and empathetic about things they may not truly understand about the other person, they could continue being together. I really appreciated that.

The fact that the girls were on a self-imposed quest was a nice way to push the story forward and follow how their relationship evolves along the way, resulting in a nicely-paced narration. And the cherry on top were the final scenes at the convention, I absolutely loved that part.

I enjoyed the art style as much as the narration. The characters were all really expressive, in both their facial expressions and the body language. I liked all the different outfits the characters were put in that said as much about them as the words they said. The panel distribution made the story flow really well. And here I can't not mention how I absolutely loved that we also got to partially read the manga that Neesha and Gabby were reading. Including the manga was an excellent addition to the story to both reflect the girls' relationship as well as allow us readers to feel more like we're a part of their lives. Though I have to admit I started automatically reading it right-to-left once these pages started and had to remind myself the whole comic is supposed to be read the same direction, but that's on me.

Overall, I had a great time with "Navigating With You" and I recommend it to anyone looking for a warm but not simple story of two well-rounded girls finding love thanks to embracing who they truly are.

Thank you netgalley for access to this graphic novel , I loved this so much, I love the disability representation and also the PTSD representation as well, their love story was so cute and find out the back story of the manga that brought them together was also cute , I love how community icatibe they are and also supportive they are and I hated Josh so much and I was so angry when he made the dumbest comments that he made and his behavior also reminded me of Isamu in the manga who I also hated , would definitely recommend

This was such a cute read!
Highly recommend for teenagers trying to find themselves or for just a good wholesome read! >3

I INHALED THIS BOOK! If you're in the mood for a cozy, sapphic, YA romance that doesn't shy away from hard topics and difficult feelings, this is for you. 16-year-olds Neesha and Gabby meet on the first day of the school year as transfer students, Neesha from New York and Gabby from Florida. Both are unsure of their new schools and each other, before they discover that they both loved (and never finished) the same out-of-print manga growing up. They decide to form a "book club", competing to find each of the 7 volumes first - whoever finds the most volumes gets to keep the entire set. They fall in love along the way, all while helping one another heal from poor expectations from past relationships.

I can't shut up about this book, it's ADORABLE! It manages to feel like a cozy read throughout, despite dealing with hard topics and presenting thoughtfully-done reps for PTSD and cerebral palsy. The art is beautiful, and scenes are broken up by equally-well-done segments from each volume of the manga as the girls build up their collection of the set. I read the entire thing in one sitting, and would happily read it a second time this week. I'm simultaneously left with warm, fuzzy feelings, and heartbroken to say goodbye to Neesha and Gabby so soon.

This has definitely turned into one of my books of the summer!

I LOVED this graphic novel. The story was packed with friendship, healing from trauma, and discovering who you really are. And the characters held so much emotional depth. Can't wait to share this with some kids at the library.

Thanks to NetGalley and Mad Cave Studios for the eARC in exchange for a review.

Navigating with You is a slice of life graphics novel following two high school girls who bond over an old manga series they both love but never finished reading. Neesha and Gabby are both new in school, so when they find a common love of the Navigator Nozomi books, they set out on search to find and read the whole series together. Along the way, Neesha deals with her disability and her crush on Gabby, while Gabby struggles with an abusive long distance boyfriend and her sexuality.

Neesha and Gabby are both coming into themselves throughout this story. They both make mistakes, but they also both show great love, support, and respect to people around them. Readers with love and be annoyed with these girls in turn. I loved the positive friendships and family relationships shown in the novel, and how they help to offset the destructive behavior of other characters. I also really enjoyed how there were sections of Navigator Nozomi books interspersed throughout. Fans of queer coming of age stories will enjoy this graphic novel.

So sweet really I couldn't even put it down once I started and I'm really happy that I was able to read a story like this, from someone who loves anime and manga this was the perfect format to make this story.. actually it was also fun that they also like manga.. Well Neesha and Gabriella really made me feel so cozy and happy.. They remind me part of my childhood and that was amazing.. Also the disability mentioned? I loved seeing that on the book and how normal it is

Such a heartwarming story! Also, I kind of want to read a full version of the manga that we get glimpses of as the girls are reading it - Super Navigator Nozomi... This is definitely a book I'll get for my school library so I can start recommending it there. I think my students will like it even more than I do.

This was a fantastic story of friendship, romance, and connecting with people around you after grief. Both characters had gone through hardships that brought them together through a mutual love of a manga series. I laughed, cried, and felt emotions alongside the characters as they grew and developed together. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and would gladly put myself through the turmoil of enjoying their connection again and again.

First off, a big thank you to NetGalley and Jeremy Whitley for letting me access this book! I started this graphic novel not knowing what to expect, but hoping for amazing artwork—and it did not disappoint. I love it when comics have clear, vibrant art, and this book captured my heart right away.

The friendship between Neesha and Gabby was a delightful surprise. Neesha is usually quite reserved, but Gabby brought her out of her shell, and they supported each other beautifully. It was no surprise that their bond grew into something so heartwarming and cute!

I enjoyed each character in this book. The development given to each one shows the writer took his sweet time crafting this story. The only downside was that the font was a bit too small, so I had to zoom in and out a lot. But overall, I really enjoyed it!

Neesha and Gabby meet on their first day at a new school. They bond over a manga series they both read when they were younger. Soon they are on a mission to find each book in the manga series they love and read them together. As their friendship grows throughout the story, so do their feelings for each other.

This was my first book by Jeremy Whitley, and I really enjoyed it. I think he did a great job developing both Neesha and Gabby as characters. I love that they come from different backgrounds and have gone through some difficult things. I also loved the disability representation. I also enjoyed that the manga they were reading was included in the story. I highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys graphic novels and sapphic romance! I give it 4/5 stars.

I had a tough time reading this book because of the digital formatting, so it took me longer to get into it than it would in a printed format. Once I got going, I found myself really invested in the main characters, Neesha and Gabrielle. A really heartfelt and beautifully done story, Navigating With You is very honest about the feelings and difficulties experienced by both girls. I was really impressed by a depiction of a PTSD induced flashback. As someone with PTSD, I had never really seen that in a graphic novel before and I thought it was handled with a lot of care. Additionally, Neesha’s experiences with cerebral palsy and ableism are also given a lot of intentional thought. A fun addition to the story are pages from a manga that Neesha and Gabrielle read together (a big plot point). My only feedback really is that the way in which some text boxes are illustrated makes it a little confusing at times to tell when someone is thinking to themselves, or speaking directly to another character. This could also be a product of reading on a tiny screen. At any rate, the art is great, expressive and effective, and I’m glad to have found another example of a queer story balancing growth, struggles, and joy.