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I am a fan of nearly all graphic memoirs, so I was excited to read this ARC of Visitations by Corey Egbert. The story follows Corey in the aftermath of his parents' divorce and his mother's increasing reliance on prayer and asking God for guidance. Eventually, instead of allowing the visitations between him, his sister, and his dad, his mom abducts them and goes on the run for a month to keep them safe. She continues to insist that she is following God's will. The story closes with resolution on Corey and his sister in the moments after their return. The author does touch on his upbringing in the Mormon Church, some instances of childhood trauma that are addressed, and there is an instance of a ghostlike figure. Overall, though, I agree withe the reviews that this is a good choice for teens who liked Hey, Kiddo. It is less text heavy, which may be another way to hook some students with complex topics and easier visuals. Overall, a great choice for any high school library. Thanks to the publishers and Net Galley for the ARC.

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