8th, High School, 9th, 10th ; Paperback, Graphic Novel ; Highly Recommended

The Glass Scientists by S. H. Cotugno

The vibrant graphic novel The Glass Scientists by S. H. Ctugno is a perfect retelling of old gothic folklore turned into a fun slice of life novel. Dr. Henry Jekyll grapples with his inner demon, Mr. Hyde while he goes through day-to-day life in a mad scientists society trying to gain the trust of normal people and cure Dr. Frankenstein of a deadly disease. What I love about this book is the art style. the art style is very colorful with a very simplistic-detailed character design. the colors are vivid showing emotion in every surface. The mostly leisurely story helps the story details the vast array of characters while still giving the hype and stakes when the plot is at full display. The unpredictable plot always keeps the reader in anticipation for the next event in the story. the comedic reimagining of old gothic fiction thrives in this new colorful graphic novel. Graphic novel lovers will love the vibrant pictures and the story while the old gothic fiction lovers will adore the new reimagining of the beloved characters from the old stories.