Bad Devil Mish: The Secret of Venomous Fangs
Writer/Artist: Lin Jiaxin
Colorist: Lauren “Perry” Wheeler
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
release date: July 23, 2024
After saving their respective cities from toxic lava that turned everything to stone, the fairy Nona, the werewolf Chai, and the demons Mish and Xavier hope life can return to normal… but the villains behind the poisoning aren’t done yet. When the same poison begins to infect the forests of Ponderosa, Chai and her pack escaped a similar threat six months ago, and the team must stop the big bad to save the world.
The thing is, no one is who they seem – and children quickly learn that trusting adults isn’t always what they seem. always best choice.
Bad Devil Mish: The Secret of the Fangs continue Lin Jiaxin’s A fantastic and moving story of self-confidence, it follows the eponymous young hero and her determination to turn things around, no matter how hard she struggles. With the help of her friends, they all have distinct backgrounds and unique skills that give them an advantage over any enemy. Know They can prevent history from repeating itself. Her determination was genuine and impactful, setting the stakes from the start.
Lin drew on her Chinese-American heritage in every aspect of the book, from character design to world history. The first book established the story of fairies and demons who have hated each other for decades, and the second volume explores how fairies and demons violently shunned the fairies, forcing them to build their own society from scratch because they were not accepted elsewhere . Although the plot is heavy, it is still suitable for all ages, making it an excellent study and discussion point for middle grade readers.
Lin’s ability to write complex stories with complex characters who fall into moral gray areas rather than just being strictly “good” or “bad” makes bad devil mish Very special. The pacing is also solid, giving emotional moments room to breathe and building tension during action sequences to deliver strong character moments and plot reveals.
Lam’s artwork is reminiscent of her animated work, with each page feeling more like a 3D cartoon than a 2D comic – a difficult thing to pull off, but Lam makes it look so simple in this series. Lauren “Perry” Wheeler’s Vibrant colors greatly enhance this feeling, increasing the speed at which each page turns – especially during the unsettling moments.
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