I Feel Awful, Thanks
I Feel Awful, Thanks by Lara Pickle is a graphic novel published by Oni Press on March 5, 2024, featuring 216 pages in English. This debut work presents a richly illustrated narrative that delves into the journey of self-acceptance, exploring the psychological challenges faced by young adults. The story follows Joana, a young witch who navigates the complexities of city life in London while pursuing her passion for potion-making. As she confronts the realities of her dream job and the loneliness that accompanies it, Joana learns to manage her emotions and seek help.
Readers will find a blend of fantasy and mental health themes as Joana grapples with her inner struggles, symbolized by the dragons she must tame. The narrative emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the journey toward understanding one’s feelings. Through its imaginative storytelling and engaging artwork, this graphic novel aims to resonate with those facing similar challenges, offering a reassuring message that it’s acceptable to experience difficulties.
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2025 Alex Award Winner
“Written from the heart and personal experience, Pickle’s debut is a compelling effort to help young adults feel seen through an imaginative delve into familiar psychological challenges.” —Library Journal
“[T]he charming art and worldbuilding bolster the reassuring message that ‘it’s okay to not be okay.’ Readers will be won over.” —Publishers Weekly
A lushly illustrated debut graphic novel that explores the hardfought journey of self-acceptance in a complex world of swirling emotions and powerful potions.
Joana has dragons inside her. Can she tame them before they burn her life down?
Joana is a young witch who secured her dream job with a coven in London, her favorite city, where she can dedicate herself to creating potions, her favorite activity! However, she will soon discover the reality of city life is not so idyllic. Finding a flat is an ordeal, her “dream job” is stressful, and she’s totally alone. Little by little, she makes her place, but fatigue, sadness, and doubts threaten to topple her hard-earned success . . . until she starts talking to a professional who helps her realize in order to take care of herself, she must know herself.
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