Meesh the Bad Demon by Michelle Lam

Summary From Goodreads:

A tale of unlikely heroes and myths is made real in this debut graphic novel series about a "bad" demon trying to find her place in the underworld. But she'll have to save it first!

Meesh is a bad demon. "Bad" meaning she always sees the good in those around her--which, strictly speaking, isn't how a demon is meant to feel or act.

Bullied by the other demons, twelve-year-old Meesh is more likely to be found poring over Fairy World's magazines and fangirling the fairy princesses. When disaster strikes and her family is threatened, Meesh must journey to the Fairy World to find a healing crystal that can save the underworld. And speak of the devil! She meets a fairy princess right away.

But things in the Fairy World aren't so perfect either. As Meesh makes surprising new friends and unites a band of outcasts--including her bully--she learns there's more to being a demon than being bad.

Sometimes the secret to real power is in loving yourself, faults and all.

Review:

This was a sweet, middle grade graphic novel. I’ve really been loving fantasy stories in this format lately. What really makes this book a standout is the art. It’s stunning. I keep wanting to go back to the book, to stare at the pages. The artwork is what bring this world  (or worlds) to life.

The story isn’t new. The main character is more powerful than she knows. she works with her bully and her favorite fairy princess to save the world (and all the adults who have been turned to stone). There’s magic, a good dose of believing in yourself, learning to work with others, and worlds colliding to make for a fun adventure.

I like that it’s the kids who end up teaching the adults a thing or two. Of course the kids are the heroes and are the ones who are more accepting and less prejudiced. I’m also fascinated by the different worlds and what the kids are all taught on them. I feel like there’s so much unsaid, and I kind of hope more books come after this one.

All in all, it’s the artwork that makes the book special. The story is fun, but not exactly unique. The kid power makes for a happy read. And the overall message is very sweet. I give this one an 8/10.