Erica gets into some new YA fantasy graphic novels, comics, and manga she's excited to read in the new year.

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Books Discussed

Ichi the Witch by Osamu Nishi, illustrated by Shiro Usazaki

The Fade by Aabria Iyengar, illustrated by Mari Costa

RuriDragon, Vol. 1 by Masaoki Shindō

West Hollywood Monster Squad by Sina Grace, illustrated by Bradley Clayton

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