Aphmau is throwing herself a birthday party and as the new girl, is nervous and worried if anyone will even show up, Things quickly get out of control when the resident mean girl uses a little magic she swiped from her dad to sprinkle on top of the cake, Aphmau's birthday wishes soon become reality! From Aphmau becoming a wolf to the world suddenly transforming into a very Minecraft-like one, Aphmau and her new friends have to find a way to turn the world back to normal all before her parents get home. This was fun read, with bright and fun illustrations. As a parent of a Minecraft and Aphmau fan, I can see this graphic novel becoming a favorite to a lot of middle grade and YA readers!

Thank you to Netgalley, HarperPoP and Aphmau for this e-ARC to review!

I requested this ARC not for myself but for my 8 year old who is a huge aphmau fan. We read it together and it was actually amusing but the real reviewer was the child who absolutely loved it and i'm sure that's the target audience.

The main character just moved to a new place and is getting ready for her birthday party. She invites her whole class, and people actually show up—but then one of the mean girls uses magic that belongs to her father to make the main character's wish come true. This wish turns her into a wolf and transforms the entire world into a video game! The art in this story is super cute and really brings the magical, wish-made world to life. It’s a fun and wild adventure with a great visual style!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperPop for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review!!

Aphmau:Searching for Home is a graphic novel following a young gamer girl who has just moved to a new city. She’s in a new school, looking for new friends, and it’s her birthday to boot! Things start off bad and get worse and she is bullied at school and then picked on at her party. When blowing out her birthday candles, Aphmau wishes she could be like the characters in her favorite video games. Be careful what you wish for! Some wishes aren’t always what they’re cracked up to be.

This was a cute little graphic novel. It was easy to read and beautifully designed. The art really popped off the page. I felt the story was a bit all over and hopped from scene to scene a little clunky but as it’s geared towards children, I don’t expect young ones to notice it so much. Overall I feel a strong 4/5 stars is where I am settling.

This graphic novel follows Aphmau, a newcomer to town who faces a challenging first day at school, particularly due to the antagonism of a classmate named Stacy. Uncertain about the turnout for her upcoming birthday party, Aphmau is pleasantly surprised when Aaron, a mysterious and charming peer, ensures the celebration is a success. However, the festivities take an unexpected turn when Stacy uses magic on the birthday cake, causing Aphmau's wishes to materialize and transform the world into a landscape reminiscent of her favorite video games. This twist propels Aphmau and her friends into a quest to restore normalcy before Stacy's malevolent plans prevail.

Given Aphmau's substantial online following—boasting over 22 million subscribers and more than 23 billion views—this graphic novel is poised to resonate with her audience, offering a fresh medium to explore her creative storytelling.

In summary, "Aphmau: Searching for Home" is an anticipated graphic novel that promises to deliver an imaginative and thrilling narrative, blending elements of magic and gaming culture, which should captivate its intended young audience.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a fun graphic novel. This will be a great read for kids and will be very entertaining to them.

Wow wow wow! I requested this book because my 5 & 7 year olds love Aphmau and are really getting into the comic book style reads.

I haven't personally been super into the show when they watch it, tuning out a bit and just making sure nothing inappropriate is said 😅 and because of that, I didn't know the characters much going into this read.

I know it might sound silly, but reading this book with my kids made my heart so happy. As soon as I started reading the character introductions my daughter was so happy and excited, and not just about the story, but because I was connecting to something they love through a media I love (books). We will absolutely be purchasing a physical copy when it's released.

The art is beautiful, the story is fun, and we NEED MORE APHMAU NOW! 😘

I thought that Aphmau: Searching for Home was a quick, fun read! I enjoyed the art style, it was cheerful and vibrant. I could also relate to Aphmau's struggles trying to fit in and find a place for herself at a new school.

The only complaint I have is that I felt like the conflict/villain plot was wrapped up a little too quickly, to the point where it didn't feel like anything was at stake. But overall, I think it's a charming little graphic novel and I would definitely recommend it!