Mismatched: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Emma
Mismatched: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Emma
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Little, Brown & Co.
Annotation: Contains Mature Material
 
Reviews: 1
Catalog Number: #6814016
Format: Paperback
Special Formats: Graphic Novel Graphic Novel Adult Language Adult Language
Copyright Date: 2024
Edition Date: 2024 Release Date: 09/03/24
Illustrator: Zeferino, Isadora,
Pages: 257 pages
ISBN: 0-316-70410-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-316-70410-6
Dewey: Fic
LCCN: 2023050637
Dimensions: 22 cm.
Language: English
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Kirkus Reviews

Style influencer, ballet dancer, out-and-proud president of his school's gay-straight alliance, and social expert: Is there anything Evan Horowitz can't do?In this contemporary retelling of Jane Austen's Emma, white Jewish Evan is ending junior year determined to generously share his wisdom with his ragtag group of classmates. Most in need is Natalia, the naïve new girl whom Evan immediately takes on as a makeover-and-matchmaking project. Various pairings ensue, including secret dating, Rainbow Prom drama, and an ill-advised crush. Evan's lifelong best friend is the sensible and steady Brazilian American Davi, who frequently shuts down his schemes and notions. The pair are so comfortable together that the first sparks of friendship turning to romance take them both by surprise. Camlin draws as much on Clueless as they do on the original novel, closely following the expected plot beats, which, if not exactly innovative, will be agreeable to fans of the film. Evan's characterization is easily the star of the show; he's a worthy Emma Woodhouse analogue whose sky-high confidence and charm don't waver despite his myriad flaws. The less well-developed supporting cast members are allowed fun moments. There's a wholesome simplicity to Zeferino's art, with its bright pastel colors and fluid linework lending a cheerful and welcoming aesthetic to the people and places of the Queens setting and humor to the characters' interactions.A pleasant and amusing retelling. (Graphic fiction. 12-18)

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Reading Level: 5.0
Interest Level: 9-12

A teen social media star learns he can’t control everything in this delicious, queer graphic novel adaptation that relocates Jane Austen’s Emma to a modern-day high school in Queens, New York.

Evan Horowitz has it all: beauty, brains, and a not-so-secret flair for matchmaking! An Insta influencer with a talent for makeup and a taste for romance, he’s no stranger to playing cupid for those hopelessly clueless in finding love.

So when shy transfer student Natalia shuffles into school one day, Evan can’t help but get his hands messy! With so many matches to choose from, it’s not long before he sets a plan in motion for Natalia—much against the better judgement of his level-headed best friend, Davi.

But he takes things too far, creating a web of drama that spirals out of his control. Can Evan learn to put the people closest to him before his misguided ambition? Or will he lose them and his own chance at romance, too? 


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