I Am Not Starfire is a lighthearted coming of age/this girl isn’t like the other superhero story. There are several obvious situations and solutions, but Mariko Tamaki’s text makes them fun and while not necessarily fresh, they are enjoyable to read. There are several characters who are diverse (due to race, sexuality, or personality). Of course, the story of the superhero Titan Starfire is multi-layered: she is the ultimate immigrant (she is not from this world), she is a single mom, and she is raising […]
Mirror Mirror on the Wall I’ve Become My Mother Afterall
I Am Not Starfire by Mariko Tamaki