This was pretty cute! Also, my first brush with reading something that involved non-binary character!

It has witches, werewolves, magic, queer representation with diversity rep which makes it pretty wholesome!

The art work is pretty great! Was very much 'Sabrina- the teenage witch' kind of vibe!

If you know me, you know that I was firstly draw to pick this book because of its cute cover. 😍 Then, I read the words "mooncakes", "witch" and "wolf" and I immediately knew that I had to read this graphic novel. If you are looking for tons of diversity (for example, Tam is non-binary and Nova needs a hearing aid), a supportive family with two adorable Nanas and a magical world filled with spells and fantastic creatures, then this graphic novel is definitely for you.

I do get the hype with this graphic novel. It has everything i should love, witchcraft, books, autumn and diversity, however i felt it didn't quite stand up as well as others Graphic novels i have read.
I did think the story was overall pretty good, i just felt it could have been a little more flow between the panels.

Mooncakes was such a cute and wholesome story, with lovely artwork and great representation, however, I do wish the plot and the worldbuilding were more developed.

This was a case of 'it's not you, it's me.' Looking at all the other early reviews - practically all 4- and 5-stars - I'm clearly in the minority here. A non-binary main character and a hard of hearing main character were great to see, but I was somehow bored with a plot that revolved around a cult and a horse demon.

4.75 stars - I adored this graphic novel! The illustrations are adorable and I really like the color palette the artist used. The overall plot is pretty simple and straightforward, but it's still pretty awesome. This is a queer, YA fantasy story featuring two, queer Asian-American protagonists. Nova is a hard of hearing, witch living with her two grandmas, and Tam is a werewolf who just got back in town, lured by an evil cult trying to use them and their wolf magic.

This has an extra-cute non-binary/female, friends to lover relationship, lots of magic, family and friends support and unconditional love, books, magic cats and autumn feels.

The release date of this title is in October which fits the mood of this graphic novel perfectly. Mooncakes is coming out right on time for my birthday, and I have already pre-ordered my finished copy. I highly recommend if you're looking for a cute, heartwarming read!

I received a free copy of this title from Lion Forge via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was offered to review this book in exchange for an honest review and I have to say i really enjoyed it. It's beautifully written and features a diverse set of main characters which I also enjoyed. If you love spellbinding magic, romance and family stories, you will love reading this. 5 out of 5 stars

Holy adorableness, Batman.

I'd heard bits and pieces about this book after Book Expo, nothing too concrete. But when I saw it up for grabs on Netgalley, I dived over furniture to make sure I got to read it.

How do you say no to a non binary werewolf and a hearing aid-wearing queer witch falling in love after having been each other's childhood crushes? I mean COME ON. This book was written for the book community. Hand delivered, with love, by these creators.

Nova works in the shop of her two Nanas (grandmothers). They seem to specialize in those hard to find magical books that people might travel the extra mile to get their hands on. She's sweet and friendly and not a little bit sassy. One night, she's investigating strange things her best friend Tat told her about, and she stumbles across an enormous white wolf fighting a....erm....demon horse.

Turns out this wolf is her childhood best friend and crush, Tam, back in town due to nefarious happenstance where they were living with their family.

With the help of Nova and her family, Tam must face this demonic Mister Ed and put the demons beind them, literal and physical.

This is seriously THE SWEETEST HOLY CRAP. I can think of people who really need to own this when it comes out. And the artwork is GORGEOUS. It wasn't even complete in this ARC version and all I wanted was the ability to color in the pages, because the incomplete line work is still amazing to look at.

I can't wait to see the final finished product. Brava.

This was quite an interesting story and unlike anything I've read before (and that's a good thing). The story is from the point of view of Nova, a witch who is hard-of-hearing, who lives with her grandmas (also witches) and is trying to figure out what is going on in the woods next to one of her best friend's baby sitting homes. It turns out there is a demon in the woods, and also involved is Tam, a non-binary werewolf who was also one of her childhood best friends (the three of them grew up together). Her best friend knows about all the magic, werewolf, spirits stuff, but is a complete scientist and likes to try to explain everything with science. Together, all 5 of them have to work together to figure out what's going on in their town. I found the story to be very interesting, and I liked the graphics too, although the version I have is not completely colored in near the end. Also, I don't know if this is a function of the ebook, but the resolution of the graphics is also on the lower side. I'm hoping that in the final release, all of these things will be a non-issue.

There was much I loved about this story, especially the kick ass grandmothers, but also the romance between Tam and Nova is very sweet. This is a graphic novel definitely worth checking out!

Special thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Mooncakes is a cute and charming book with a diverse set of characters. Although the plot is a bit predictable, I adored the magic in here. I do wish there was more depth to the magic and history of the characters. I think this would've been great as a series. Perfect for middle-grade.

I have heard so much hype about this book and for good reason! I was unaware about Mooncakes and its previous life on Tumblr prior to reviews of the physical copy ARC coming out.

If I had to compare Mooncakes to anything, it wouldn’t be to other comics or books but to a feeling. It feels like the first autumn morning you wake up to crisp air and you’re able to pull on your favorite sweater and settle into a spiced cup of something warm. It feels like meeting up with a friend at a cafe to both catch up and reminisce on all the good times. It feels truly… cozy.

I was immediately drawn in by the foreword with Suzanne and Wendy’s story of writing Mooncakes together when they were separated physically as a way to connect. Being in a very long distance relationship, I can relate to that desire to build something beautiful and warm in a space that untended can feel so infinitely bleak. What Walker and Xu created in this story absolutely accomplishes that and more.

Mooncakes follows a young witch (Nova) and her childhood werewolf friend turned partner (Tam) through a story woven with romance, mystery, and magic. Nova is exploring and growing her magic at the same time that Tam is growing their confidence and defending their identity in a world that wants more than anything to undermine it. The optimism that radiates from the pages in Mooncakes is truly infectious and I wanted nothing less than the best for Nova and Tam. The unexpected showstealers of the book are Nova’s grandmothers who are magically adorable and, in a place the illustration truly shines in this book, always have mouthwatering food at the ready. Another art highlight is Nova’s constant superb autumnal fashion looks which have me begging for a Mooncakes illustrated lookbook.

I feel like we have only gotten a slice of goodness out of this wonderful world and I can only hope we will eventually get to follow Nova on her apprenticeship and see where her magic leads her.

Overall, Mooncakes serves up a wonderfully cozy read that I’d recommend any time but especially on a cool October night with a hot mug of your favorite autumnal beverage.

Thank you very much to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book.

Cute, but not my cup of tea. Didn't like the main characters or the plot for what matters. I did like the art, well done and soo cute, but this is not enougth to sustain a book.

I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was looking forward to downloading this and reading it, but also found it to be underwhelming like some other reviewers. I really wanted to like it. The copy that we received was not the best quality, however it might just be personal taste that the art didn’t really pull me in as well as some other graphic novels have. This also feels to be aimed towards a younger audience. Unfortunately, I just found that this was not for me.

This comic was the first comics I ever read and I absolutely fell in love with it! It made me happy and joyful. It made me laugh and it even made me fell a tear.
Both the storyline and the art style was fenomenal and I will definitely read more from the author in the future.
4/5 stars

I’ve been wanting to read this so freaking much! I can’t believe I finally got my hands on it >.< I’m so happy!!

This is a beautiful graphic novel full of cute witchcraft, animal spirits, magic, friendship, queer love and a lot more!

Our main character is a Chinese-American girl named Nova. She is trying to cope with the recent loss of her parents. She lives with her two grandmothers (yes, two freaking grandmothers, as in, together… It’s SOOOO cute!). One night, she follows a white wolf into the forest, where he battles a demon. But that wolf happens to be no other than her old childhood friend, and crush, Tam! From there, they unite and try to battle this demon with all the help they can get.

I’ll try my best keeping it spoiler-free… There’s just so much I loved about this graphic novel tho.

First of all, I have a soft spot for magic. I love reading about it, so I had high expectations. The magic in here is super interesting for the fact that it feels old-styled in a modern world. Nova learns from her grandmothers that are both witches, and books, while also experimenting. There’s also some dark magic in it, which made what I’m going to talk about next, even stronger…

And that’s friendship and family bonds! There are some really strong bonds in this book. I love Nova’s relationship with her family and how close she and her friend Tat are. Not to mention her friendship with Tam, of course, but I will get to it. I love how connected Nova is with her nanas, and how much they trust each other. You can just feel their love through the pages, you know? … As for Tat, she is awesome! She is kind of a septic nerd and she is 100% there for Nova!

Tam is a Chinese-American nonbinary werewolf. They transform at full moon and also have some werewolf magic in them. They have been Nova’s friends in childhood and moved away for a time. Now back alone, due to family problems, they couldn’t be in better hands! I love them together. How much it helps Nova and Tam. How understanding and trustful they are with each other. Nova is hard-of-hearing and she just lost her parents, and Tam helps her express her feelings, which was beautiful – while Nova helps them find and understand themselves, which will be much needed to beat the demon. It’s such a cute, warm-hearted romance!

The illustrations are freaking gorgeous!! I can’t wait for a final copy of this, it looks so cute and I love the warm-tones all over it, it makes me feel happy! The art complements the story perfectly and I need it right now!! Although I must say, it’s the perfect autumnal story!

This was a beautiful graphic novel, full of warm-hearted feelings and a lot of magic and I couldn’t recommend it more!

Firstly, the artwork is amazing! It’s cute, colourful & detailed and I really enjoyed the art! I will definitely be checking out other Graphic Novels that this artist has been apart of!

Next we have the diversity! We have a Queer Chinese-American Witch that also wears a hearing aid. Then we have Queer Chinese-American They/Them character! Also we have 2 Queer grandmothers in an awesome relationship, and who are also kinda badass! I love how much diversity was featured in such a short story!

Lastly, the story itself was really fun too! It has an interesting world, awesome characters & an unpredictable plot! I didn’t really know what to expect with this Graphic Novel as I hadn’t seen any information about it except that it was awesome, so it was fun to discover the interesting paranormal world that is in this story!

This is such an adorable and sweet graphic novel.
Perfect for the fall time, we have 2 loveable protagonists who are long time childhood crushes. Throw in werewolves, witches, demons, and cults, and then you have the adventure of this story.
It also had deep topics related to family dynamics in a sweet package, making some of the tougher parts of the story go down a little easier.
The atmosphere of the novel was well executed. The adorable art style along with the fall color palette made for a perfect combo in my opinion.
I highly recommend checking out this adorable story, especially during the month of October, with a cup of warm cider.

Be still my beating heart. This story is cute, queer and paranormal with the "return of a childhood crush" trope. And it has amazing art. I have been blessed by the graphic novel gods with this one. Cannot recommend enough if any of those things appeal to you.

I adored this! Mooncakes is a fun spooky read following a witch and a werewolf in their fight to defeat a demon that is lurking in the woods behind town. I loved the characters and the representation is wonderful! Seeing a hard of hearing character warmed my heart and the color of her hearing aids is adorable! There is also a good amount of LGBT representation as well, including a non binary character. All these characters were amazing and so sweet. The magic is unique and I love the way it was drawn as well. I can't wait to see a finished product since the last chapter and epilogue weren't fully colored yet, there are some pretty great scenes in that chapter that will be even better in color.

This is another book that I never really intended on reading but then I saw a bunch of booktubers raving about it and I was intrigued. When I saw that it was available to read on Netgalley, I decided to read it. I thoroughly enjoyed this graphic novel. I don't read a lot of graphic novels but I'm reading more and more as the years go on. I tend to read a lot of LGBT graphic novels which I am always on board with. This was the first magical one I had read and I really loved seeing how the magic was portrayed in graphic novel form. The illustration style was gorgeous and just so cute. I highly recommend picking this book up based on the illustration alone. On top of that, the characters were so intriguing. As well as a great main duo, we have some amazing side characters include two kickass Nanas. I found myself loving all of the characters. Whilst I found the plot to be fun and engaging, I do feel as if it happened way too quickly. I think this story definitely could have benefitted from being a series as the plot felt rushed and not fully developed. I'm still not 100% sure on some aspects of it. Overall however, I loved this graphic novel and I would love to see more about these characters.