Squire

The graphic novel Squire, written by Nadia Shammas and illustrated by Sara Alfageeh, was excellent. Aiza, an Ornu girl, enlists in the military of Bayt-Sajji in order to obtain full citizenship in the future. However, she quickly starts doubting that war is the solution to anything.

While this fascinating story takes place in an invented world, you can feel the influence of its authors' dual culture. Nadia Shammas is Palestinian American and Sara Alfageeh is Jordanian American.

The art is lovely and colourful.