Would it be embarrassing for me to say I cried… maybe but i’m doing it anyways. The History of Everything made me remember every time I moved and every friend I left behind, never to talk to again. It perfectly describes the bittersweet feeling of leaving people behind and wanting to keep them as close as possible. A beautifully drawn and written story!

Daisy and Agnes are 2 goth besties, have been sticking together since they were little. but that would change soon, since Agnes is moving at the end of summer because her mom got a new job out of town.

Feeling bummed, Agnes asked Daisy to make a list of things they should do during summer, before Agnes move away. it was a nice and solid plan at first... until Daisy met a "cute guy" and had her priority changed completely.

i enjoyed it so much. it's realistic but page turning. i could clearly picture a girl with Daisy's behavior irl. She frustrated me, but it served the plot well. though i felt like the resolution was a bit underwhelming... poor Agnes didn't get to enjoy the summer like she had planned and Daisy should do more to make it up to Agnes IMO.

but overall i liked this book.

A really good coming of age story that reminds me of the friendships I had as a teenager. If you’re lucky, you have a best friend through the ages of 13-17– the friend you do everything with, share everything with, and could never see yourself ever having to say goodbye to. Evans did a phenomenal job of showing the complex emotions that surround this type of situation. You have to keep living for yourself, but you can’t neglect the relationship with your best friend that truly means the most to you. Hell is a teenage girl, they say. Crushes, bridging the gap between childhood and adulthood— it’s all tricky to navigate.

I love the artstyle so much!!!! The color palette, the design, the fashion style🤌🏾✨ I gave it 4,75⭐

Story-wise, it's a simple coming of age story between girls friendship vs theboy she just dated. I'd love for the end to be more thorough. Like they really talk it through. It's kinda unfair for Agnes I think~

But overall, highly recommended. If you're into coming of age teenagers kind of story who love gothic-horror, give it a go.

It's a great debut. Thank you so much for the arc in exchange of honest review 🩷

The history of everything follows best friends Agnes and Daisy, who are coincidentally each other's only friends, on their last summer together before Agnes is set to move across the country. They create a friendship to-do list in The History of Everything, a scrapbook they made as kids. Their plans, unfortunately, get derailed when Daisy meets a cute boy in a band, and her time is split between her old friend and her new crush.

The History of Everything hits the nail on the head about friendship, abandonment, and new relationships without veering toward melodramatic, the way other books of its ilk often do.

The art style is great, and it stands out in a world of technicolor rainbow explosion graphic novels geared slightly younger, which will hopefully help middle and high school readers find this fabulous book.

Ah, a story that speaks to my heart—having moved several times throughout my childhood this story hits home. It’s never easy moving or feeling like you may be forgotten, and adding to it, it’s never easy when your best friend gets her first boyfriend all while you only have a few months left to hang with said best friend.

In this coming to age graphic novel, two best friends decide to plan an epic last summer doing their favorite things before one friend moves away, but when Daisy gets her first boyfriend, Agnes feels left out and neglected. A summer planned with just you and your best friend sounds glorious, however when that summer turns into a summer of occasionally hanging with just your best friend (who may decide to ditch you!), and sometimes hanging with your best friend with her new boyfriend, that doesn’t sound so glorious.

Fights, ignoring one another, guilt, getting over it without saying anything but passing a piece of licorice, all feelings I’d imagine most childhood besties have gone through (just maybe not passing a piece of licorice 😝).

This entire story felt so genuine, and you could really empathize with the characters. I honestly loved the story, the characters, the alternative dress style, and the graphics.

A special thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for providing this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Reviewed on Goodreads as well. ✨💖🧚🏼

*3.5 Stars*

I was expecting a great friendship story but sadly this wasn't what I got. I really loved the illustrations but the story put me off a little. I thought i'd get these two best friends saying goodbye but instead I got a lot of fights because of a stupid boy and the friend who did nothing wrong ended up apologizing and that's a big no-no. This made me a lot angry and not in a good way. But I really liked the drawings and the concept. I just wasn't a huge fan of the plot. I was very enthralled though. I just didn't enjoy how things turned out but that was quite literary my problem, doesn't take anything away from the book itself.

Love the relationship between daisy and Agnes even though daisy was acting like she’d never seen a fine man before. She could have been a better friend but I’m glad they worked it out in the end looking forward to more books by this author.

I have lived this exact experience, without the moving away complication, having a friend who I thought was there for me show interest in a boy to the point where it replaces me in their life at a crucial time in our friendship. And I have lost my friend because of this. So reading this graphic novel and seeing how Daisy and Agnes started to drift apart stirred up some memories which made this story feel all the more real. I've also had friends move away, and it's really hard to maintain the friendship especially when you're teens.

All in all, this was a well done graphic novel about some very mature subject matter which would be likely to happen for teens in this age group. So, it's something relatable and real. Daisy is trying to find herself and is now into boys while Agnes is struggling to keep everything the same in the middle of a really big change. For me, the hardest thing was to see how Agnes and her mother got along. Or more like didn't get along for most of the book. I get where her mother was coming from and what she was trying to do, but I also feel like she dropped a really big change on her daughter without thinking it through. Sure, it's her decision ultimately, but involving Agnes earlier would have probably been a great way to make the transition to a whole new life easier. While her intentions are good, she just goes about it wrong and that to me is what causes such a divide between them.

Agnes being so set on things staying the same, reliving moments from when she and Daisy were. younger, is what sets her and her mother at odds as well as causes the rift with Daisy who is starting to develop away from Agnes.

The artwork is nice. A bit dark at times in terms of the colours not the story. I did end wondering what would happen next for the two girls.

Interesting book about a fading friendship! There aren't a lot of books about friendships changing or why they don't always work out. I found this book refreshing. And while I feel the plot could've been stronger, I loved the art style.

I received this book for free for an honest review from netgalley. Thank you for the opportunity.

A great comic on friendship and enduring friendship

The History of Everything by Victoria Evans is such a well done coming of age graphic novel. We follow best friends Agnes and Daisy during their final summer together before Agnes moves and all of the emotional navigating that goes on during those few short months. It is YA but I think it’s perfect for any age reader looking for gorgeous artwork and a well written story about all the ways friendships can evolve. Speaking of the artwork, I really loved the style this one was done in. Of course, all of it was beautifully done but in particular the use of cool and warm tones depicting day and night really left me impressed. Between that and the story, I have no doubts so many people will enjoy this short read and I think it’s a great addition to any TBR.

Moving is never easy, whether you’re a child or an adult; it can affect both you and those around you. While we often wish things would stay the same, moving marks the beginning of a new chapter. In The History of Everything, we follow two best friends, Daisy and Agnes, who have always been by each other’s side. Agnes learns that her mom has accepted a great job opportunity that will benefit the family but requires them to move a few hours away. Heartbroken by the news, the teens revisit a bucket list they created years ago in their scrapbook.
This graphic novel beautifully captures emotions that many readers will relate to. Daisy is falling for a guy and navigating the joys and challenges of young romance, which strains her friendship with Agnes. Meanwhile, Agnes grapples with the grief of leaving her home and best friend while feeling distant from Daisy, who’s preoccupied with her boyfriend. Their story sheds light on the teenage experience, the struggles of balancing relationships, and the pain of inevitable change. It also explores the complex mother-daughter bond, with Agnes initially feeling misunderstood by her mother, only to realize that her mom is her greatest supporter during this tough time.
The artwork is amazing, featuring bold, warm tones that add to the story’s depth. The History of Everything is a heartfelt read that I’d highly recommend to everyone. Special thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins Children’s Books for the ARC!

This graphic novel follows Daisy and Agnes, childhood best friends now in high school who support each other through everything. So when Agnes’s mom drops the bombshell that she and Agnes are moving at the end of the summer, the girls are crushed. They use their childhood friendship scrapbook to plan their own summer "bucket list" to say goodbye before Agnes leaves.

The art style is hands down my favorite part of this novel, along with the main characters' style which really reminded me of Daria. Having a childhood best friend move away especially during high school is so challenging and this novel illustrated this really well!

Thank you, HarperCollins Children's Books | HarperAlley & NetGalley for the arc! Here is my honest opinion of the book!

✨ Book Review: “The History of Everything” by Victoria Evans ✨

This delightful read captivated me with its stunning art style and an honest exploration of the complexities of teenage girlhood. It took me right back to the angst of my own friendships, especially when boys entered the picture.

Best friends Daisy and Agnes face the toughest challenge yet: Agnes is moving away. To cope, they revisit their childhood friendship scrapbook and create a must-do list before the big move. But as the clock ticks, Daisy finds herself distracted by a swoon-worthy drummer, complicating their bond even more.

The vibe reminded me of My Life as a Teenage Robot—such a nostalgic throwback! I loved the darker alt colors throughout and found the character designs for Daisy and Agnes to be both authentic and fun. My favorite moment? When Agnes helps Daisy dye her hair. You can’t navigate adulthood without a few hair mishaps!

This heartfelt coming-of-age story resonates with anyone who has navigated the challenges of change in friendships.

Thank you NetGalley, HarperAlley, and Victoria Evans for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! This was a really cute book that discussed some important topics surrounding young adulthood.

This one follows our two main characters, best friends Agnes and Daisy, as they learn that Agnes will be moving soon. This is a huge shock and they try to do as much as possible during their time left together, but things get complicated along the way.

I’ve never read a book that focuses on moving like this one does and I’m glad that this one is coming out soon! It can be such a hard time in someone’s life, especially having to leave your friends behind. It also talked about relationships and how getting a significant other can change friendships and how people have to adapt.

My favorite thing was definitely the art style - it’s gorgeous! I love how our main characters look and how timeless they are. It could be the 90s, 2000s, or present day. I highly recommend this one for people who enjoy graphic novels, YA, or stories about big life changes!

Thank you to NetGalley for the review copy.

I really enjoyed this and read it all in one sitting. I think it's a really good story for those that have had a friend have a lot of big changes happen and struggled with the changing relationship. Daisy and Agnes using a list they created in childhood to have the best summer before Anges moved away seems to be like the last glimpses of childhood you have to reminisce before things like college.

This is such a sweet, tender graphic novel about friendship that made me miss my best friend that I moved away from 15 years ago.

Gorgeous art, beautiful and realistic story, and I absolutely love the alt style the girls have. I loved everything about this one.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review.

This graphic novel perfectly encapsulated teenager friendship for me. I quite literally felt like I'd been in this exact situation, Skinny Puppy shirt and Buffy reruns, and all. I loved it.

This was a quick, fun, sweet read about two high school best friends trying to have an epic summer together before one of them moves away. However, one if the friends gets a boyfriend and that throws a wrench in the plans. I loved the characters' alternative style and that ultimately they came back together without even discussing the problem much - it felt authentic and really reminded me of my friendship with my middle school best friend, who I have always had off and on moments with, but we always come back to one another. (Plus, she totally dressed like this in high school, and I totally wanted to/thought I did at times. Haha.)