A review by thecriticalreader
Charisma's Turn: A Graphic Novel by Monique Couvson, Monique W. Morris

fast-paced

2.0

First off, the artwork in this graphic novel is stunning. I love how the illustrator conveys the character emotions through vibrant color and facial expressions. This is truly one of the most beautiful graphic novels I’ve ever read.

 

You know those educational administrators who are fundamentally good people but are also kind of out of touch and constantly try to “relate” to you and make a difference in your life using cringey practices rooted in educational theory instead of real-world experience? Yeah, this book feels like that. The story reads like education administrative propaganda rather than a heartfelt story about Charisma and her life. Charisma seems like a stock character designed to make a point rather than a person. Even though this story technically follows her point of view, I would have loved if this book were from her perspective rather than an educator-mimicking-a-teenager’s perspective, if that makes sense.