This debut graphic memoir is a bittersweet coming of age story that chronicles the author\'s teenage experiences with sexual assault and the resulting PTSD. Dear Mini is not a cautionary tale; rather, it is a vivid depiction of adolescent agency in the face of trauma, tracing Norris\'s journey from a wild-child to becoming a resilient adult who has harnessed her voice. Norris\'s spirited and free-flowing page designs and full color cartooning bring her frank voice and personality to life, making Dear Mini one of the most compelling graphic novels of 2023. (W) Natalie Norris