Praise for This Place Kills Me

***STARRED REVIEW*** "Stunning two-toned gray and pink illustrations that cue a 1980s setting...this collaboration between Tamaki and Goux isn’t just a clever and heartbreaking mystery but a deeper examination of bullying, homophobia, and belonging. The central puzzle is certain to leave readers breathlessly enthralled."
Kirkus Reviews

***STARRED REVIEW*** "Twisty and captivating, this offers an incisive look at how power structures at institutions are enforced at the expense of vulnerable young girls. Heavy black inks emphasize light and shadow, giving illustrations a noir-like feel, while pink accents both soften weighty emotional sequences and intensify high-energy reveals."
Publishers Weekly

***STARRED REVIEW*** "­Stunning ­illustrations ­coupled with a thrilling plot make this a standout title that belongs in all YA ­graphic novel sections."
School Library Journal

***STARRED REVIEW*** "Tamaki’s story and dialogue skillfully weave together a suspenseful mystery plot with deeper explorations of bullying, power dynamics and identity. However, it’s Nicole Goux’s artwork that makes the story really shine...This is a graphic novel that can be enjoyed on lots of different levels, providing suspense and satisfaction on every one."
BookPage

About the Author

Mariko Tamaki is a Canadian writer living in California. She is a writer of prose, comics, TV and film. Nicole Goux (she/her) is an Eisner Award nominated illustrator and cartoonist from Los Angeles. She’s the artist of DC’s Shadow of the Batgirl and cocreator of Fuck Off Squad (Silver Sprocket Bicycle Club), and Forest Hills Bootleg Society (Simon and Schuster: Atheneaum). She has been published by DC, Dark Horse, IDW, and Oni. Her most recent comic, Pet Peeves, was released by Avery Hill Publishing in May 2023. Her work often explores the themes of coming of age, interpersonal drama, and learning how to be a human.

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