When a Korean American teenage artist gets sucked into the world of her own web comic, she must find a way out with the help of a cute boy all while facing off against a villainous corporation. Inspired by the A-ha's "Take on Me" music video, this entertaining YA novel is a grounded speculative fiction adventure from the co-founder of We Need Diverse Books.
Mina has become the hero of her own story. Literally.
When Mina Lee woke up on Saturday morning for SAT prep, she did NOT expect to:
1. Nearly be fried by a superhero who turned out to be a supervillain.
2. Come face to face with Jin, the handsome boy of her dreams.
3. Discover a conspiracy involving the evil corporation Merco.
And it s all happening in her fictional world. Mina is trapped in the webcomic she created. Now it s up to her to save everyone. Even if it means losing Jin forever.
From the award-winning author of Finding Junie Kim and co-founder of We Need Diverse Books, Ellen Oh. In the speculative fiction adventure Colliding Worlds, a teenage artist grapples with her first love, grief, and learning how to take charge of her own life.
Mina has become the hero of her own story. Literally.
When Mina Lee woke up on Saturday morning for SAT prep, she did NOT expect to:
1. Nearly be fried by a superhero who turned out to be a supervillain.
2. Come face to face with Jin, the handsome boy of her dreams.
3. Discover a conspiracy involving the evil corporation Merco.
And it s all happening in her fictional world. Mina is trapped in the webcomic she created. Now it s up to her to save everyone. Even if it means losing Jin forever.
From the award-winning author of Finding Junie Kim and co-founder of We Need Diverse Books, Ellen Oh. In the speculative fiction adventure Colliding Worlds, a teenage artist grapples with her first love, grief, and learning how to take charge of her own life.
"A sweet, fantasy romance for any tweens who are big fans of K-drama." New York Magazine
"A lighthearted story with touches of romance and fantasy, told with K-drama flair." Kirkus Reviews
"Employing tropes and elements from K-dramas and Korean webcomics....Oh crafts a gripping story with superhero flare and a down-to-earth aura." Publishers Weekly
"A perfect read for any teen pondering their next steps in life." Booklist
"A lighthearted story with touches of romance and fantasy, told with K-drama flair." Kirkus Reviews
"Employing tropes and elements from K-dramas and Korean webcomics....Oh crafts a gripping story with superhero flare and a down-to-earth aura." Publishers Weekly
"A perfect read for any teen pondering their next steps in life." Booklist