Mismatched: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Emma

by Anne Camlin, Isadora Zeferino (Illustrator)

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Starring a dynamic leading character, Mismatched is the story of matchmaking gone wrong. Friendships will be tested and feelings will be hurt in this tense ride through high school.

"A chaotically queer retelling of Jane Austen's Emma." —Alice Oseman, creator of Heartstopper

A teen social media star learns he can’t control everything in this delicious, queer graphic novel adaptation that relocates Jane Austen’s Emma to a modern-day high school in Queens, New York.

Evan Horowitz has it all: beauty, brains, and a not-so-secret flair for matchmaking! An Insta influencer with a talent for makeup and a taste for romance, he’s no stranger to playing cupid for those hopelessly clueless in finding love.

So when shy transfer student Natalia shuffles into school one day, Evan can’t help but get his hands messy! With so many matches to choose from, it’s not long before he sets a plan in motion for Natalia—much against the better judgement of his level-headed best friend, Davi.

But he takes things too far, creating a web of drama that spirals out of his control. Can Evan learn to put the people closest to him before his misguided ambition? Or will he lose them and his own chance at romance, too? 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316285117
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	09/03/2024
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
File size:	98 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	14 - 18 Years

About the Author

Anne Camlin is a writer of fiction and graphic novels. Originally from Long Island, they live in Connecticut with a small battalion of schnauzers.

Isadora Zeferino is a freelance illustrator and comic artist who likes to dabble in a little bit of everything creative. She’s been featured on TASCHEN's The Illustrator: 100 Best from Around the World, and in Brazil, she is responsible for the covers of titles, including Howl's Moving Castle; Matilda; The Princess Diaries; and Red, White & Royal Blue. She invites you to find her on Instagram @imzeferino.

Editorial Reviews

A chaotically queer retelling of Jane Austen's Emma. Evan is the perfect modern-day Emma Woodhouse – conniving and headstrong, with a lot to learn, but with a good heart underneath all of the drama.”

—Alice Oseman, creator of Heartstopper

“Evan’s characterization is easily the star of the show; he’s a worthy Emma Woodhouse analogue whose sky-high confidence and charm don’t waver despite his myriad flaws…A pleasant and amusing retelling.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“The art is adorable and the characters are quirky and compelling…this update brings accessibility and a modern sensibility to a beloved classic.”—Booklist

"A sweet LGBTQIA+ story that will appeal to teens who enjoy inclusive, simple social dramas."—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

A full cast, backed by sound effects and music, transform this queer adaptation of Jane Austen's EMMA from the graphic novel to an audiobook. High school senior and Instagram influencer Evan, a leader in his high school's LGBTQ+ student association, sees himself as Cupid and can't resist the opportunity to set up shy and dowdy newcomer Natalia--despite the warnings of his best friend, Davi. Mark Sanderlin's age-appropriate voice projects Evan's emotions. The subplots are helped by the other cast members' ease with portraying their characters. Examples include André Santana's capable depiction of Davi's growing frustration and Shannon Tyo's high-pitched, fast-paced presentation of the chatterbox Anika. E.J.F. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine

JANUARY 2025 - AudioFile

2024-05-30
Style influencer, ballet dancer, out-and-proud president of his school’s gay-straight alliance, and social expert: Is there anything Evan Horowitz can’t do?

In this contemporary retelling of Jane Austen’sEmma, white Jewish Evan is ending junior year determined to generously share his wisdom with his ragtag group of classmates. Most in need is Natalia, the naïve new girl whom Evan immediately takes on as a makeover-and-matchmaking project. Various pairings ensue, including secret dating, Rainbow Prom drama, and an ill-advised crush. Evan’s lifelong best friend is the sensible and steady Brazilian American Davi, who frequently shuts down his schemes and notions. The pair are so comfortable together that the first sparks of friendship turning to romance take them both by surprise. Camlin draws as much onClueless as they do on the original novel, closely following the expected plot beats, which, if not exactly innovative, will be agreeable to fans of the film. Evan’s characterization is easily the star of the show; he’s a worthy Emma Woodhouse analogue whose sky-high confidence and charm don’t waver despite his myriad flaws. The less well-developed supporting cast members are allowed fun moments. There’s a wholesome simplicity to Zeferino’s art, with its bright pastel colors and fluid linework lending a cheerful and welcoming aesthetic to the people and places of the Queens setting and humor to the characters’ interactions.

A pleasant and amusing retelling.(Graphic fiction. 12-18)

Kirkus Reviews