Thank you NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!

In Mourning is a short and sweet graphic novel about how Paula processed and coped with her mother’s death following pancreatic cancer. The story was well written, the art was cute and I think it was a beautiful tribute to her loss. Great graphic novel for teens to read when they’re dealing with the loss of a parent.

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In Mourning is a profound exploration into the author's grieving process, it is moving. A reading that undoubtedly has a strong emotional impact.
Thanks to NetGalley and publisher for this advanced reader's copy.

Loved this book! The artwork, story, and meaning was really well done. I loved the message this book portrayed. It was well executed.

A beautiful story about the emotions that we feel when someone we love dies.
The feeling of loss is the obvious emotion but the unspoken ones, the imsomnia, the depresion, the guilt and the anger.
We don't talk about these feeling because its just to hard, and we are so sure no one understands or wants to hear about them.

The journey she went through when her mother died had me in tears. Not because it was so tragic but because it was so familar. I have felt each of these emotions from the loss of my sister 30 years ago, to the passing of my father, and the passing of my mother.
Insomnia is such an old friend, to sleep seems odd.
And yes, I do not speak about these things to friends or family for a myriad of reasons.

Pau;a Cheshire hit home on all of these feelings in an honest and unvarnished way. Even with the sad theme, this book is beautiful.
As is her art and style.
Highly Recommended. Expected Publishing date; August 26, 2025

Thanks to @netgalley and Mad Cave Studios/Maverick for the opportunity to read this eArc in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

I lost my mother 2 years ago and I still feel like it just happened. This author's graphic novel about her own experience losing her mother is completely relatable. Cheshire goes through the different stages of grief, and that really happens, but with my mother the loss is so big it feels like I keep needing to start over. I highly recommend this to anyone dealing with loss who doesn't want to feel so alone.

“In Mourning” is a touching and deeply personal story about the author’s experience with losing her mother.

The book explores the stages of grief with honesty and emotion, making it relatable for others who have gone through loss.

The art style is nice and simple.

While it’s a sad read, it’s also meaningful and well done. A good book for those looking to understand or reflect on mourning.

I recived this book from Netgalley and I absolutely loved this. I lost my mother a few years back due to cancer, and it was the hardest thing I have ever had to go through. I didn't realize what I was feeling was normal. I thankfully had a very supportive loved ones that loved her as much as I did. Thank you so much for sending me this. It was an honor to read it. I love that it is a book anyone really could read.

A deeply moving and tragic novel about grief. No one can ever be prepared for losing a parent, but Cheshire does a fantastic job of navigating the stages of grief, while also providing hilariously relatable quips along the way. You can see how difficult this piece was for Cheshire, and I think that adds to the intensity and depth that resonated with me after finishing. Will definitely be recommending for those in need of a book about grief.

This book was both beautiful and emotional. My mom is my best friend, and knowing that someday I'll lose her is always hard to face. However, reading and seeing someone else's grief process and realizations let me see that when that dark day does come, I won't be alone in the world, and my feelings will be normal. The art throughout is beautiful and pleasing, I could see this author/artist making it very big in the realm of art.

Oh my gosh this made my cry. I have been struggling with the concept of death as I grow older. I’m scared of how it’ll feel to lose people and live in a world without those I love. I am worried about being able to “handle” it. I also replay all of the ways I’ve made people’s lives harder with who I am as a person (sometimes emotional, sometimes confrontational and argumentative).

This graphic novel hit me hard in so many ways but was also so hopeful and helped me acknowledge and ease my worries.

Thank you so much for the arc and just for sharing your story. It is so relatable and real and raw. I know this graphic novel is going to help so many others out there process their grief and learn to be gentle with themselves.