A review by papercraftalex
Milk & Mocha: Our Little Happiness by Melani Sie

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is an adorable slice of life collection akin to Catana Chetwynd or Philippa Rice but featuring two bears! I really appreciate that the bears aren't gendered so it can reflect many different kinds of relationships and that Mocha is mute! 

There are many cute sections. My favorite shows Milk and Mocha trying to fit heart halves together, realizing they don't fit, and working together to mold the pieces into a full heart. It shows that people aren't just destined to be together with a happily ever after, but have to work to maintain a good relationship. Other panels show this too. It's very realistic for a book about bears!

It's also a perfect collection for teaching visual literacy. There isn't a lot of text, but it still tells a full story. I wholeheartedly recommend this!

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.