The novel/part graphic novel or novel with several illustrations that make up the narrator’s special world in Donutella Hamachi and the Library Avengers started out strong. Then Kim Chi, Stephan Lee, and Utomaru’s story started to drag.
Pun intended.
But in all seriousness, I was just as upset as the kids when I learned that the DragQueen story hour (that I had never seen/had been canceled before the book started) had been Karen-cancelled. I was rooting for Jae Han and their friends to find themselves, to find the way to beat the bullies and save the library. And that was all before chapter seven. But by chapter five or six I was, “Any time now guys! Let’s get this party started!” That is when I started my review for this (due late September/early October 2025; read via an online reader) title. 
And though I am having issues with it right now, I will finish (I think I know a secret of the town villain) and willI tell you try this book when it arrives in your local stores and libraries. I think it is a good representation of queer youth/community, of being different, finding that safe place where you finally belong and connecting. Jae Han must be the author Kim Chi. I can see a lot of love, understanding and hope for Jae Han. She must have been that little boy at one time. And even if you are not a Korean immigrant, or from a Korean immigrant family, you can relate to the fears, worries and self doubt, along with the moments of strength when becoming your super-heroine alter ego.
I ran out of space to put all characters in the review, so here are a couple of our friends.
