Straying from her autobiographical trilogy, Ms. Telgemeier writes a surprising and touching story. Cat is not happy about moving to a northern California town which seems to be wrapped in fog. The reason for the move, her sister's battle with Cystic Fibrosis, makes it even harder to accept. The town holds a secret, however -- it is stock full of ghosts. Cat must come to terms with her sister's mortality, facing her fear, anger and sadness in a strange new place. Telgemeier uses the ghosts and Mexican culture to address Cat's sense of loss, with the culminating event being a huge celebration of Day of the Dead. The mythical town of Bahia de la Luna is palpable and the artwork manages to evoke both emotion and a sense of "otherwhere". It is another sweet yet poignant tale by Telgemeier, who seems to have a real knack at portraying the realities of family bonds and growing up. As popular as her previous graphic novels, this one continues the tradition of making you smile, cry and feel all warm and fuzzy, all at the same time. Brava.
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