The History of Everything: A Graphic Novel

by Victoria Evans, Victoria Evans (Illustrator)

Overview

Best friends Agnes and Daisy must learn to say goodbye in this coming-of-age YA graphic novel perfect for fans of Booksmart and Pumpkinheads from debut creator Victoria Evans.

Daisy and Agnes have always had each other.

And that’s all they’ve ever needed—or wanted, at least. So when Agnes’s mom drops the bombshell that she and Agnes are moving at the end of the summer, the girls are crushed.

All seems lost until the pair unearth "The History of Everything," an old friendship scrapbook with the ultimate bucket list to make their last summer together unforgettable. But when Daisy starts dating a charming drummer, her social calendar suddenly has less room for her best friend. Insecurities bubble to the surface, and Daisy and Agnes begin to question if their friendship is meant to last the summer, much less forever.

In this tender graphic novel debut, Victoria Evans delves into the heart of a best friendship and explores what it means to grow up without growing apart.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780063268913
Publisher:	HarperCollins
Publication date:	02/18/2025
Sold by:	HARPERCOLLINS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	97 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	14 Years

About the Author

Victoria Evans is an illustrator and character designer living in Ontario, Canada. She loves historical fashion, vampires, and all things Gothic horror.

Editorial Reviews

Tender and honest and told with irresistible style, The History of Everything gets girls and friendship right.” — Rainbow Rowell, No. 1 NYT bestselling author of Pumpkinheads

“A heartfelt story about friendship, first love, and forgiveness. From the gorgeous art to the unique characters and storytelling, I loved everything about this book!” — Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Creatures and Teen Titans: Raven 

“Evans carefully delves into the challenges of growing up, best friendship, and welcoming new people and ideas into your life when things have always been the same.” — Booklist (starred review)

“A solid debut from a thoughtful creator.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Evoking parallels to Daniel Clowes’s Ghost World, but with far less discomfort and angst, this book is an ultimately feel-good examination of friendship.” — School Library Journal

From the Publisher

2024-10-26
Daisy and Agnes have been best friends forever, but everything goes sideways in this sharply observed graphic novel about their last summer together before Agnes moves away.

Agnes doesn’t want to leave, and even knowing they have all summer together, she and Daisy, who stand out at school for their goth style, are distraught over their impending separation. But when Daisy remembers their childhood scrapbook, “The History of Everything,” with its giant summer checklist, Agnes latches onto the idea of recreating it. Together they compile the ultimate bucket list of summer activities, a perfect way, as Daisy says, “to make these last months you’re here count.” Perfect, that is, until Daisy meets new kid in town Noah, and the plan—and maybe even the girls’ friendship—threatens to fall apart as Daisy chooses Noah over Agnes one time too many. The artwork and panel design are strong, with bold lines, clean backgrounds, and atmospheric blocks of color. However, the plot suffers from some unresolved elements, and the hasty conclusion might frustrate readers who are looking for more than a pat resolution. Still, with its honest look at the natural anxieties surrounding significant change, this title lands as a solid debut from a thoughtful creator. Main characters present white.

Despite some weaknesses, an accurate depiction of both the volatility and the deep strength of high school friendships. (character designs and sketches)(Graphic fiction. 14-18)

Kirkus Reviews