2025
WISE Score
Amazon
LaurenZside brings her 'spooky' obsession to a senior-year crisis that’s more relatable than a failed Sims challenge.
4.5
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If your kid spends any time on the 'spooky' side of YouTube, they already know LaurenZside. This isn't just a low-effort influencer cash-grab; it’s a legit graphic novel that tackles the very real anxiety of growing up.
It’s colorful, a little weird, and focuses on the transition from high school to the 'real world' without being a total drag. It’s a solid pick for reluctant readers who prefer visual storytelling over a 400-page novel.
This is a bullseye for the 12-16 crowd. It’s mature enough for high schoolers to not feel condescended to, but clean enough that a 6th grader who follows LaurenZside won't be traumatized.
It captures the messy but grounded reality of being 18. It centers on healthy friendships and family support while Lauren navigates the high-stakes anxiety of senior year and college apps.
LaurenZside's 'spooky' brand translates well to the graphic novel format. It blends the mundane stress of high school with surreal, potentially supernatural elements that keep it from being just another teen drama.
As a YA graphic novel, it's very safe for its target audience. The 'spooky' elements are more atmospheric than gory. Since the protagonist is 18, expect some older teen themes, but nothing that would shock a middle-schooler.
Excellent for building empathy around the 'big transition' period of life. It validates the fear of the unknown and the pressure of making life-altering choices at a young age.
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