Wraithborn
Grade 10 Up–Melanie suddenly has the power of the mysterious Wraithborn and must fend off the spirits, demons, and gods that she now has the ability to destroy. Her allies are schoolmate Zoe, whose grandmother runs an occult shop, and Valin, a masked rescuer who saves her life more than once. A character makes a reference to the television seriesBuffy the Vampire Slayer, and fans of that show, as well as teens interested in the paranormal, may enjoy this title. However, where Buffy successfully promoted female empowerment, this comic's efforts seem less sincere: female characters wear skintight, skimpy clothing, and there are more than a few gratuitous cleavage shots. Language and graphic violence make this most appropriate for older YAs.–Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NYCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.