HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY!
Teen Titans: Beast Boy, written by Kami Garcia and illustrated by Gabriel Picolo is officially out today. Published by DC Comics, Teen Titans: Beast Boy is a thrilling coming-of-age story about growing up…in more ways than one. Check out my review.
Get a sneak peek today. Thank you, DC Comics, for the gifted copy. I can’t wait for Book 3!
From #1 New York Times bestselling writer Kami Garcia and Instagram superstar artist Gabriel Picolo, the dynamic duo behind the smash hit Teen Titans: Raven, comes the exciting next entry in the Teen Titans series, Teen Titans: Beast Boy.
This new reimagining of Beast Boy’s origin story follows 17-year-old Garfield Logan as he takes on a dangerous set of dares in an attempt to get in with the popular crowd and win over the girl of his dreams. But when he starts going through an unexpected transformation, he discovers the savage truth about himself and who his real friends are.
This original young adult graphic novel \ examines themes like finding out who you really are, dealing with the pressure of societal expectations and wanting to be popular, finding your true friends, and unleashing your inner beast.
Synopsis
Garfield Logan has spent his entire life being overlooked. Even in a small town like Eden, Georgia, the 17-year-old with green streaks in his hair can’t find a way to stand out–and the clock is ticking. Senior year is almost over. If Gar doesn’t find a way to impress the Chosen Ones–the social elite at Bull Creek High School–he will never know what it’s like to matter. Gar’s best friends, Stella and Tank, don’t understand why he cares what other people think. They miss their funny, pizza-loving, video game-obsessed best friend.
Then Gar accepts a wild dare out of the blue. It impresses the Chosen Ones and his social status soars. But other things are changing, too. Gar grows six inches overnight. His voice drops and, suddenly, he’s stronger and faster. He’s finally getting everything he wanted, but his newfound popularity comes at a price. Gar has to work harder to impress his new friends. The dares keep getting bigger and the stakes keep getting higher.
When Gar realizes the extent of his physical changes, he has to dig deep and face the truth about himself–and the people who truly matter–before his life spirals out of control.
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Review
Teen Titans is a fun and fast read. I was not familiar with Garfield Logan’s story, and I’m very happy I read this graphic novel. I absolutely loved it! This story is timely and very appropriate to what teens are confronted with. Many people try to “be cool,” often forgetting that what they already have in their lives is what truly matters.
Gar is a fun character who struggles with his own image and need for acceptance. These insecurities will lead him to pursue the wrong things. Gar is a strong, funny, and compassionate character. His friends are the definition of good and real friends. They also have with their own struggles, but despite everything, they are all there for each other. This graphic novel truly depicts what real friendship is.
The dialogue is funny and heartwarming. The illustrations are simply stunning. The author and illustrator did a fantastic job here. I’ve enjoyed reading about these characters and want to read more now. I just bought Raven and can’t wait to read it, especially because book 3 is coming out soon. I highly recommend you pick this one up!
EXCERPT – Teen Titans: Beast Boy
Here is a little teaser of Teen Titans: Beast Boy, courtesy of DC Comics. 🙂 Enjoy!
Imagery: courtesy of DC Comics
Praise for Teen Titans: Beast Boy
“Picolo’s art is crisp and angular… [Teen Titans: Beast Boy] pairs well with Garcia and Picolo’s Teen Titans: Raven.”
– School Library Journal
Praise for Teen Titans: Raven:
“Garcia’s ambitious origin story of a Teen Titan is funny and unequivocally feminist. Picolo’s gorgeous illustrations are dynamic and nuanced. Lovers of superheroes will appreciate this complex origin story.”
—School Library Journal
“Well-paced and thrilling; readers will fly high with Raven’s tale.”
—Kirkus Reviews
“Picolo’s spare, effective use of color and slightly edgy art helps situate the story in a supernaturally tinged world of high-school drama. …Garcia’s exploration of the connection between memory and identity offers a promising entrée to the Teen Titans series.”
—Publishers Weekly
“Teen Titans: Raven takes all the best traits of both comic books and YA lit and merges them together to create an evocative and exciting origin story.”
—Hypable
“Relatable to its intended modern audience but true to the spirit of the character, Teen Titans: Raven is a refreshing and entertaining take on teen heroism that builds a solid foundation for future stories.”
—Foreword Reviews
