Milledge, Sas - Mamo

Orla O'Reilly, the youngest in a long line of hedge witches, returns home after the death of her grandmother, Mamo. The town is plagued by misfortune – failed crops, troubled seas, and even a poltergeist! To make matters worse, it seems Mamo's spirit is restless, and Orla must find a way to appease it. Torn between her own dreams and the family legacy, Orla grapples with the responsibility of becoming the next hedge witch of Haresden.

Family secrets and magical mishaps collide! Orla, a young woman with a witchy heritage, is called back home after her grandmother's passing. The town is in disarray, and whispers point to Mamo's unsettled spirit. Can Orla quiet her Mamo, save her town, and embrace her magical destiny? Mamo is a captivating graphic novel perfect for fans of coming-of-age stories, family drama, and a touch of magic.

LGBT Themes:

• LGBTQ+ Representation: Sapphic romantic undertones

Relevant Tags: LGBT, Family Drama, Coming-of-Age, Magic, Witches, Graphic Novel, Young Adult, Legacy, Responsibility, Secrets, Ghosts, Sas Milledge, Mamo

Awards & Recognition:

Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ+ Comics (2023)

Title: Mamo Author: Sas Milledge Genre: Coming-of-Age, Magic, Graphic Novel Pages: 224 Publisher: BOOM! Studios Release Date: April 19, 2022