I Wanna Be Your Girl, Volume 3 by Umi Takase
Published by RH Graphic ISBN: 0593902998
Genres: Realistic Fiction, Romance
Format: Graphic Novel, Young Adult
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The saga of Hime and Akira’s evolving friendship continues in the third installment of this YA slice of life manga series. As the friend group grows, so do the questions, emotions, and relationships concerning all involved. Hime is forced to question why she believes her actions will help Akira, and she embarks upon some pretty deep introspection. Akira, too, faces some inner turmoil and must figure out where her friendship with Hime stands. As always, the series explores honest questions teens might have about gender identity, and does so in a comforting,  non-judgmental way, thanks to characters who are willing to own up to mistakes and accept those around them for who they are. This series deserves a spot in any manga collection and libraries with the first two volumes should not hesitate to add this one as well.

Reviewed by Sarah Maciejewski, Patten Free Library, Bath