Fans of Nimona will probably enjoy this lighthearted take on a teen wanting to join an infamous rogue's gallery of villains--only to discover they're not quite as villainous as expected. Only when Hawthorne whips them into shape alongside their new friend Maple, they become a little too effective as villains. And Hawthorne realizes they were never really looking to do evil, only to belong. This was a fun take on a teen who feels out of place and a fantasy world where magic and potions baristas exist side by side.

"Evil-ish" is a young adult graphic novel by Kennedy Tarrell. The main character, Hawthorne (they/them) dreams of joining the evil Brigade of Shade and getting away from being a potion barista at their mom's shop. When the tryouts go terribly, Maple (a bright and happy woman with impressive powers for growing plants and trees) convinces Hawthorne to come with them and talk to the Brigade's leader. An unfortunate accident leaves Hawthorn in charge of the Brigade and they get to finally act out their "evilness," but Hawthorne starts to figure out that maybe they aren't really evil. A recommended purchase for YA graphic novel collections, especially where fantasy is popular.

Hawthorne dreams of joining the Brigade of Shade and being evil away from their stifling life as a potions barista at their mom's shop. Unfortunately, they are overshadowed by Maple, a decidedly not evil young woman with plant powers. An accident leads to Hawthorne becoming the leader of the Brigade, but maybe they aren't as evil as they thought they wanted to be... Sometimes, all someone wants is to feel like they belong.

Cute!! A good story. I really liked the development of the characters. The character designs were also nice.