Laura Gao, Kirby’s Lessons for Falling (in Love), HarperCollins, March 2025, 304 pp., RRP $29.99 (pbk), ISBN 9780063067790
This is a wonderful graphic novel about discovering yourself, your sexuality and your true friends.
Kirby Tan, the protagonist, really tests her free fall (pun intended) after joining the astrology club. There she meets her new closest friends and Bex, who could potentially be her lifelong love.
Reading this novel was an enjoyable experience, with the characters (particularly Kirby) experiencing their ups and downs along with a bit of humour.
The artwork encapsulates the feelings of the characters with the usage of monochrome and warm tones.
This is a heartwarming story about finding the spark of hope and will suit teenage readers from 13+.
Reviewed by Charlize KC
Year 7 Tempe High School
