Coven: A Graphic Novel

By Jennifer Dugan

Book Overview

In this queer young adult paranormal graphic novel, a young witch races to solve the grisly supernatural murders of her coven members before the killer strikes again.

" This] gorgeously illustrated tale mashes together murder mystery and witchcraft."--Nerdist

"Visually stunning . . . An engaging queer teen witch story that doesn't shy away from the realistic tensions of loss and uncertainty."--School Library Journal

Emsy has always lived in sunny California, and she'd much rather spend her days surfing with her friends or hanging out with her girlfriend than honing her abilities as a fire elemental. But when members of her family's coven back east are murdered under mysterious circumstances that can only be the result of powerful witchcraft, her family must suddenly return to upstate New York.

Emsy needs to quickly master her neglected craft, and she soon discovers that when united with her coven, she is stronger than she ever could have imagined. Eager to find the killers before they strike again, Emsy and her new friends begin to dabble in spells beyond their control--dangerous rituals that have the power to return everything they've lost. But that kind of magic comes at a price, and the farther down the path of darkness they go, the less likely they'll be able to find their way back to the light.

These witches are playing with fire . . . Can they solve the murders before they get burned?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593112180
• ISBN13: 9780593112182
• Release Date: September 2022
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

A good spooky, supernatural graphic novel

Emsy has always know that she's a witch, but her powers have never gone farther than lighting candles. She loves her girlfriend and friends in California, so when her parents tell her they have to suddenly move to upstate New York because of the murder of some of their coven members, her world is shaken. Once she arrives in New York, she befriends two other teenage members of the coven as they try to solve the mystery and reverse the damage. Emsy begins to realize the full extent of her power, and the teenage witches make decisions without fully appreciating the consequences of what they are attempting. The illustrations are beautiful and vivid; facial expressions are portrayed skilfully as is the autumn setting and the magic. I really enjoyed the story and couldn't put it down, although I found the second half rushed and wished the book was longer. Emsy's treatment of her girlfriend, Joss, and her friend Garrett, is really poor and these relationships were not resolved well. Overall, a good witchy, supernatural graphic novel, just in time for the spooky season. I'm hoping there will be more stories about this coven.

Loved it

Title: Coven Author: Jennifer Dugan, Kit Seaton Read Dates: August 17th Rating: 4/5 I chose to read Coven by Jennifer Dugan and Kit Seaton because it seemed interesting and was sent to me by Bookishfirst. I love the cover it's very pretty. The title and rest of the cover is what caught my attention. This Graphic Novel takes place in Upstate New York. One thing I loved was the illustrations in this Novel. Graphic Novels are something out of my comfort zone to their a little harder to get into because I prefer to leave it up to the imagination. But I really liked the story. It's sad what happened to Ben's parents and I understand Emsy's frustration with moving and being the new girl as that was me a lot. I loved the ending it was very unexpected.