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Visible: The (Sort of) True Story of a Not-So Hidden Disease
In this highly illustrated sequel to Invisible, J.J. must not only continue to navigate his Crohn’s disease but also step up to support a family member following a devastating diagnosis. For fans of Wink and Wonder.
J.J. Sugar has finally gotten into a groove with Norm, the leather-clad manifestation of his invisible disease. With the rock-solid support of his family, his best friend, and his trusty gassyologist, his disease has been unusually cooperative. J.J.’s even scored a summer job at a local animation studio!
While J.J. tries to make a good impression, Norm makes a new friend named Seymour and unintentionally puts J.J. and his entire family at risk. Basking in the glow of friendship, Norm fails to notice Seymour tracking a member of J.J.’s family like an assassin. Now, the Sugars have to face a new, not-so hidden disease. With the clock ticking, Norm must figure out how to stop Seymour and fix the mess he’s made before it’s too late.
J.J. Sugar has finally gotten into a groove with Norm, the leather-clad manifestation of his invisible disease. With the rock-solid support of his family, his best friend, and his trusty gassyologist, his disease has been unusually cooperative. J.J.’s even scored a summer job at a local animation studio!
While J.J. tries to make a good impression, Norm makes a new friend named Seymour and unintentionally puts J.J. and his entire family at risk. Basking in the glow of friendship, Norm fails to notice Seymour tracking a member of J.J.’s family like an assassin. Now, the Sugars have to face a new, not-so hidden disease. With the clock ticking, Norm must figure out how to stop Seymour and fix the mess he’s made before it’s too late.
224 pages, Hardcover
Published September 1, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4.5 ⭐ - I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
When I read the first book I didn’t think there would be another one! I was so excited when I saw this was available to request. I was a little impatient (okay maybe a lot) with waiting for a response, because I couldn’t wait to read it. I’m really thankful I got approved! Going into the book I thought I would have forgotten a lot from the first book, but I didn’t. Everything felt so familiar. It was as if I actually knew all of the characters and I didn’t leave them. I loved getting to read more about the MC trying to achieve his dreams. There was one bit that didn’t quite make sense to me, but other than that everything was really good!!
When I read the first book I didn’t think there would be another one! I was so excited when I saw this was available to request. I was a little impatient (okay maybe a lot) with waiting for a response, because I couldn’t wait to read it. I’m really thankful I got approved! Going into the book I thought I would have forgotten a lot from the first book, but I didn’t. Everything felt so familiar. It was as if I actually knew all of the characters and I didn’t leave them. I loved getting to read more about the MC trying to achieve his dreams. There was one bit that didn’t quite make sense to me, but other than that everything was really good!!
September 6, 2026
Visible is funny, moving and deeply empathetic. The seamless connection between J.J.’s story and Mr. Sugar’s is beautifully done, while the relationship between J.J. and mentor Billy was surprisingly impactful. Seymour is fantastically nefarious and, of course, I am still gobsmacked by Norm! The book embraces what it means to feel “other” with humour, warmth and compassion. The hospital scenes are especially poignant, balanced by a wonderful sense of the absurd. Ultimately, Visible is a powerful story about courage, community, caring - and finding ways to say YES to life. A powerful reminder of how humour can help us survive difficult things. An inspiring life affirming read!
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October 30, 2026A very interesting way to frame chronic diseases. This would be nice for a child with a condition like this, to help them feel seen.
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