Mismatched: A Modern Graphic Retelling of Emma

by Anne Camlin Narrated by Mark Sanderlin, Jordan Cobb, Shannon Tyo, Analise Scarpacci, Eddy Lee, Aspen Vincent, André Santana, Michael Crouch, Sagan Chen, Adriana Sananes

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?

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

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

Kirkus Reviews

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)

Product Details

BN ID:	2940190803815
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	09/03/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged

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