Oh My Gods! (OMGs #1) by Insha Fitzpatrick, Juliana Moon, Stephanie Cooke
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt on January 5, 2021
ISBN: 0358299519
Pages: 208
Genres: Folklore, Humor
Format: Graphic Novel
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“Oh My Gods!” is a middle grade graphic novel written by Stephanie Cooke and Insha Fitzpatrick, and illustrated by Juliana Moon. The story follows Karen, a teen who lives with her mother in New Jersey, but then has to go live with her dad in Greece on Mount Olympus. Her father, who goes by “Zed,” is actually Zeus and Karen’s new classmates are actually gods and demigods. The story turns into a mystery when someone is turning students to stone and Karen is the prime suspect.

The artwork is bright and the style is reminiscent of Lumberjanes or Giant Days. The story itself is fairly short. Character development is a bit weak and it’s hard to suspend disbelief that Karen takes so long to figure out that she’s going to the middle school of the Greek gods. The mystery gets wrapped up a little too quickly and neatly. Despite its flaws, it is a fun and quick read and will probably be enjoyed by middle school readers. Written for ages 9 – 12, “Oh My Gods!” is not a must buy for your graphic novel collection, but consider as an additional purchase.

Reviewed by Kate Radke, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook.