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Supper Club
Nora, Lili, and Iris are seniors at Seaside High. Their differing schedules and mounting extracurriculars inspire the girls to form a secret club where they can hang without sacrificing their future aspirations.
Enter Supper Club, the delicious solution to their problems. When life starts to crumble like a cookie under the girls' feet, they rely on comfort food to hold it together. Can Supper Club endure life's most challenging recipes without burning to a crisp?
SUPPER CLUB is The Baby-Sitters Club meets Relish in this foodie fusion of feel-good friendship and coming-of-age drama perfect for Raina Telgemeier readers.
Enter Supper Club, the delicious solution to their problems. When life starts to crumble like a cookie under the girls' feet, they rely on comfort food to hold it together. Can Supper Club endure life's most challenging recipes without burning to a crisp?
SUPPER CLUB is The Baby-Sitters Club meets Relish in this foodie fusion of feel-good friendship and coming-of-age drama perfect for Raina Telgemeier readers.
232 pages, Paperback
First published September 20, 2022
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September 8, 2023
why does cartoon food look so much better than real food???
that constitutes the majority of my thoughts on this.
that, and the fact that i have a love / hate relationship with the word "supper."
this was cute and fine and i liked the art and i would like a bowl of cartoon mac and cheese, even if this book did put too much on its plate and also put blue cheese in the included and aforementioned mac and cheese recipe...
two significant crimes.
we forgive. kind of.
and probably forget about this book entirely.
bottom line: fine!
(2.5 / thanks to the publisher for the e-arc)
that constitutes the majority of my thoughts on this.
that, and the fact that i have a love / hate relationship with the word "supper."
this was cute and fine and i liked the art and i would like a bowl of cartoon mac and cheese, even if this book did put too much on its plate and also put blue cheese in the included and aforementioned mac and cheese recipe...
two significant crimes.
we forgive. kind of.
and probably forget about this book entirely.
bottom line: fine!
(2.5 / thanks to the publisher for the e-arc)
March 15, 2023
Would you look at that, Image has done the kind of teen book Boom used to do so well ten years ago!
This just a nice, moving, warm teenage slice-of-life book. Nothing'll blow your hair back, it's probably nothing you haven't read before, but it's done well, and with a lot of heart. I like how the kids' parents do play an important role in the various stories running under and over eachother, but they are barely there as characters. This is a book about this little group of kids.
The art is sweet, at times maybe a bit too scruffy for my liking (and I like scruffy art!), but always very charming.
And there's food. And there are recipes for the food in the back!
Very nice. More of this, please, Image.
(Picked up an ARC through Edelweiss)
This just a nice, moving, warm teenage slice-of-life book. Nothing'll blow your hair back, it's probably nothing you haven't read before, but it's done well, and with a lot of heart. I like how the kids' parents do play an important role in the various stories running under and over eachother, but they are barely there as characters. This is a book about this little group of kids.
The art is sweet, at times maybe a bit too scruffy for my liking (and I like scruffy art!), but always very charming.
And there's food. And there are recipes for the food in the back!
Very nice. More of this, please, Image.
(Picked up an ARC through Edelweiss)
May 9, 2023
Unfocused. Barely sketched characters, plot, and art.
It wants to be a foodie book, but after the first baking scene, the cooking and eating is pretty much relegated to montage sequences.
I hate the conceit that the storyline has to last for the entire school year -- it's a pet peeve of mine created by relentless use and abuse in the Harry Potter series -- stretching out events artificially, relying heavily on communication breakdowns, to get us from a happy friend group on the first day of school, through the inevitable falling out as fall turns to winter and then spring, to a tidy resolution on graduation weekend.
It wants to be a foodie book, but after the first baking scene, the cooking and eating is pretty much relegated to montage sequences.
I hate the conceit that the storyline has to last for the entire school year -- it's a pet peeve of mine created by relentless use and abuse in the Harry Potter series -- stretching out events artificially, relying heavily on communication breakdowns, to get us from a happy friend group on the first day of school, through the inevitable falling out as fall turns to winter and then spring, to a tidy resolution on graduation weekend.
March 5, 2023
The first thing I want to make super clear is that the cover art does not match the art style of the graphic novel itself, which was a major letdown. It’s not even that I didn’t like the interior art, just that it was not suited to depicting food as beautifully and appetisingly as the front cover did - plus, I felt a little catfished.
The narrative was also a letdown. The titular Supper Club barely features, to the point where this book could have existed without it and not have been that different. I was expecting to see more cooking and eating, and bonding over food, to hear about the weekly themes and to basically have it tie the book together, but the story was almost entirely focussed on things happening outside of and unrelated to it.
The narrative follows the three MCs, Nora, Lili, and Iris, and the challenges they are facing. Respectively, these are panic attacks, a new friend/LI, and a sick parent. All three of these plot lines are rushed through in a way that means none of them are covered meaningfully or properly. With Nora, we barely see her mental health journey and then suddenly it is resolved when With Lili, . To be fair, Lili’s relationship with her mum was the best-handled subplot in the whole book. But then with Iris, we get no real insight into her situation as the narrative distances her by not giving her much room, verbally or visually. It felt like we saw more of other characters’ frustration towards her than her herself. Speaking of, I didn’t like the other characters being frustrated with her in the first place. Iris’ dad is literally in the hospital because of an aneurysm; like, no wonder she’s not on the ball socially! Also, so what if she was trying to prioritise study to get good grades? An hours-long event every Friday is a big social commitment, so why couldn’t Nora compromise and do something more manageable so they could still see each other? Thus in the end, all three major plot lines were half-baked and irritating.
It just felt like I was forcing myself through this book because I didn’t want to DNF two books in one day. I was super excited to read this one, so it sucks for it to be a disappointment.
Rep: one MC is of the global majority, but her ethnicity is not made clear other than that she is Asian.
The narrative was also a letdown. The titular Supper Club barely features, to the point where this book could have existed without it and not have been that different. I was expecting to see more cooking and eating, and bonding over food, to hear about the weekly themes and to basically have it tie the book together, but the story was almost entirely focussed on things happening outside of and unrelated to it.
The narrative follows the three MCs, Nora, Lili, and Iris, and the challenges they are facing. Respectively, these are panic attacks, a new friend/LI, and a sick parent. All three of these plot lines are rushed through in a way that means none of them are covered meaningfully or properly. With Nora, we barely see her mental health journey and then suddenly it is resolved when With Lili, . To be fair, Lili’s relationship with her mum was the best-handled subplot in the whole book. But then with Iris, we get no real insight into her situation as the narrative distances her by not giving her much room, verbally or visually. It felt like we saw more of other characters’ frustration towards her than her herself. Speaking of, I didn’t like the other characters being frustrated with her in the first place. Iris’ dad is literally in the hospital because of an aneurysm; like, no wonder she’s not on the ball socially! Also, so what if she was trying to prioritise study to get good grades? An hours-long event every Friday is a big social commitment, so why couldn’t Nora compromise and do something more manageable so they could still see each other? Thus in the end, all three major plot lines were half-baked and irritating.
It just felt like I was forcing myself through this book because I didn’t want to DNF two books in one day. I was super excited to read this one, so it sucks for it to be a disappointment.
Rep: one MC is of the global majority, but her ethnicity is not made clear other than that she is Asian.
October 4, 2023
this was a great concept I just wish there would have been more of the actual supper club! we only really had like 4 of the club meetings and the GN was meant to take place over the entirety of their senior year.
The art style wasn't my favorite but it was still cute!
one thing that really annoyed me was
overall a cute graphic novel!
thank you to Netgalley, Image Comics and Jackie Morrow for a a digital copy in exchange for an honest review!
The art style wasn't my favorite but it was still cute!
one thing that really annoyed me was
overall a cute graphic novel!
thank you to Netgalley, Image Comics and Jackie Morrow for a a digital copy in exchange for an honest review!
September 15, 2022
*Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.*
*More like 3.5 stars than 3.*
A feast for the eyes and a sweet treat of contemporary teenage drama for dessert.
The storytelling was sporadic and sometimes not very well explained, chopping and changing between storylines and dropping some at pivotal moments with no follow up. But the art was lovely, the message of the importance of friendship was nice, and the diversity of cuisine was great. And the recipes at the end were pretty cool. I’m sure any foodie would appreciate those.
(Recommended by Lex)
*More like 3.5 stars than 3.*
A feast for the eyes and a sweet treat of contemporary teenage drama for dessert.
The storytelling was sporadic and sometimes not very well explained, chopping and changing between storylines and dropping some at pivotal moments with no follow up. But the art was lovely, the message of the importance of friendship was nice, and the diversity of cuisine was great. And the recipes at the end were pretty cool. I’m sure any foodie would appreciate those.
(Recommended by Lex)
September 11, 2023
I ADORED this. I come to this book with a lot of similar experiences. My two best friend’s from high school and myself have crazy busy schedules and we make a point of trying to see each other once every other week or so and have really embraced cooking together and catching up. This made me think of them a lot and just gave me the warm and fuzzies ♥️
December 21, 2022
Supper Club is two parts high school friendship drama, one part cozy foodie comic, with a pinch of cheese and sprinkled with humor.
Not typically the kind of book I'd snuggle up to, but the publisher provided me with an ARC in exchange for a review. My horizons are being widened, and I'm glad I get exposed to books like this that take me out of my comfort zone.
Like other dramas featuring high school students (especially including The Breakfast Club), Supper Club tells the familiar tale of circumstances pulling friends apart, and friendship keeping them together. This group of friends chooses food to bind them, and the outcome is a warm heart and a (figuratively) full belly.
Check it out for some feel good reading!
Not typically the kind of book I'd snuggle up to, but the publisher provided me with an ARC in exchange for a review. My horizons are being widened, and I'm glad I get exposed to books like this that take me out of my comfort zone.
Like other dramas featuring high school students (especially including The Breakfast Club), Supper Club tells the familiar tale of circumstances pulling friends apart, and friendship keeping them together. This group of friends chooses food to bind them, and the outcome is a warm heart and a (figuratively) full belly.
Check it out for some feel good reading!
November 12, 2023
This YA graphic novel is super sweet! I read it in one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed it! A small group of friends decide to start a "Supper Club" to make up for none of them having classes or any other extracurriculars together during their senior year of high school. Not only does the reader see the friends' high moments as they spend time together cooking and eating a variety of diverse foods but the reader is shown the private, low moments each of the girls are going through individually. That time in your life is fun as you're holding onto your last moments of childhood free time. But on the flipside, they are beginning to prepare for their future and experiencing huge feelings, not only about college, but about choices, responsibilities, family, and anxiety. The art is super playful and colorful. The food descriptions and illustrations made me hungry! Good thing recipes were included at the end of the book!
August 18, 2022
Food forward books are the best and a YA graphic novel about three girl friends who decide to start their own club because they weren't like the nerds and they weren't like the jocks to create the supper club just makes me all warm and fuzzy inside.
But aside from my bias, this is a heartwarming story of friendship and how bumps along the road are meant to be worked through with friends especially as their high school careers are sunsetting and everyone will likely move on to other things-- and everyone has their own family dramas that need support from others. Each of the girls is highlighted in various chapters to give a three-dimensional shape to the three of them and then highlight how food can always bring us together (and apologize too).
So lovely!
But aside from my bias, this is a heartwarming story of friendship and how bumps along the road are meant to be worked through with friends especially as their high school careers are sunsetting and everyone will likely move on to other things-- and everyone has their own family dramas that need support from others. Each of the girls is highlighted in various chapters to give a three-dimensional shape to the three of them and then highlight how food can always bring us together (and apologize too).
So lovely!
December 31, 2022
A graphic novel that follows a group of girls throughout high school who start a Supper Club and deal with life’s up-and-downs in their own way, with their families, together as friends and also independently at times. I thought it was really cute and tender, but I kind of wanted more. Maybe the story will grow on me with time.
- The order of the panels was a little clustered/confusing at times, but the plot is straight forward enough that the story is never completely lost.
- Mental health representation
- A diverse cast of characters and we get to experience some of their cultural foods which was sweet (and we get the recipes at the end!)
- The order of the panels was a little clustered/confusing at times, but the plot is straight forward enough that the story is never completely lost.
- Mental health representation
- A diverse cast of characters and we get to experience some of their cultural foods which was sweet (and we get the recipes at the end!)
September 20, 2023
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.
Supper Club is a graphic novel about a group of teenage friends who no longer have classes where they're all together and decide to form a supper club. This was a sweet and cosy read but didn't really take off like I'd hoped. The illustrations are fun and befit the book style very well. I loved that there were recipes included in the back of this book, though! Overall, it is a light, chilled read that is perfect for a wet and miserable day outside to cosy up with and relax.
Supper Club is a graphic novel about a group of teenage friends who no longer have classes where they're all together and decide to form a supper club. This was a sweet and cosy read but didn't really take off like I'd hoped. The illustrations are fun and befit the book style very well. I loved that there were recipes included in the back of this book, though! Overall, it is a light, chilled read that is perfect for a wet and miserable day outside to cosy up with and relax.
November 11, 2023
My thanks to NetGalley and Image Comics for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.
Considering the title of this book, I was expecting more of the girls around the table with their friends, sharing more stories about the food they were bringing and what it meant to them (family, culture, etc.).
What I ended up getting was a little of that and a LOT of drama and lack of communication between friends. Which I thought was kind of weird, as when I was a teenager in HS, my friends and I talked a LOT and we always discussed things that bothered us. We needed a sympathetic year, someone to understand and sometimes to be a shoulder to cry on. I get that not everyone is open like that, but these characters were supposed to be BFF RYDE OR DYE 4EVAAAAA and we got them not telling each other about MAJOR things, so assumptions were made and feelings were hurt. A lot.
Too much drama for my taste. Maybe HS is like that now? Shrug, whatever.
Which is how I felt about the characters. I didn't care about their secret problems and how that spawned more problems for them in the long run. I didn't care about the "forgiveness" theme by the end. I rather have a "tell each other the truth" theme. That's more practical and better then forcing the narrative that one HAS to forgive someone to their face and be accepting of them, even if they treated you like garbage and you don't know why and they haven't changed, so if you open yourself back up to them, they are just going to hurt you again.
How about a Life Lesson on appropriate boundaries?
So this annoyed me more then anything. It was also a SUPER fast read, but I think that was because I was skimming because the drama was annoying.
2, not horrible and good for those who enjoy drama but not my cup, stars.
Considering the title of this book, I was expecting more of the girls around the table with their friends, sharing more stories about the food they were bringing and what it meant to them (family, culture, etc.).
What I ended up getting was a little of that and a LOT of drama and lack of communication between friends. Which I thought was kind of weird, as when I was a teenager in HS, my friends and I talked a LOT and we always discussed things that bothered us. We needed a sympathetic year, someone to understand and sometimes to be a shoulder to cry on. I get that not everyone is open like that, but these characters were supposed to be BFF RYDE OR DYE 4EVAAAAA and we got them not telling each other about MAJOR things, so assumptions were made and feelings were hurt. A lot.
Too much drama for my taste. Maybe HS is like that now? Shrug, whatever.
Which is how I felt about the characters. I didn't care about their secret problems and how that spawned more problems for them in the long run. I didn't care about the "forgiveness" theme by the end. I rather have a "tell each other the truth" theme. That's more practical and better then forcing the narrative that one HAS to forgive someone to their face and be accepting of them, even if they treated you like garbage and you don't know why and they haven't changed, so if you open yourself back up to them, they are just going to hurt you again.
How about a Life Lesson on appropriate boundaries?
So this annoyed me more then anything. It was also a SUPER fast read, but I think that was because I was skimming because the drama was annoying.
2, not horrible and good for those who enjoy drama but not my cup, stars.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 3, 2024
The graphics are great, but I wish there were more backstories for the characters. The dialogue also felt choppy at times.
May 3, 2024
3.5 stars.
Supper Club is a cute little graphic novel about a group of friends in their final year of high school who start a supper club to create more time together within their conflicting schedules. The art style is cute and fun, and the food looks delicious. The girls are pretty relatable, and the story has a good slice of life vibe to it. I do wish it had focused more on the actual supper club and them bonding over making and eating food together, particularly since the description made it seem like there would be more of that. Overall though, it's a good and cute comic that's worth the read!
Supper Club is a cute little graphic novel about a group of friends in their final year of high school who start a supper club to create more time together within their conflicting schedules. The art style is cute and fun, and the food looks delicious. The girls are pretty relatable, and the story has a good slice of life vibe to it. I do wish it had focused more on the actual supper club and them bonding over making and eating food together, particularly since the description made it seem like there would be more of that. Overall though, it's a good and cute comic that's worth the read!
August 8, 2022
An ARC of this book was provided by the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.
3.5/5 Stars
If food is involved in a graphic novel you know I'm gonna read it! Supper Club is a lovely tale of friendship and how food can help bring people together. I really liked the three main characters as separate entities, but I honestly would have loved to see more communication between the three of them.
Overall, this is a good graphic novel and I will definitely check out more works by this author in the future.
3.5/5 Stars
If food is involved in a graphic novel you know I'm gonna read it! Supper Club is a lovely tale of friendship and how food can help bring people together. I really liked the three main characters as separate entities, but I honestly would have loved to see more communication between the three of them.
Overall, this is a good graphic novel and I will definitely check out more works by this author in the future.
August 21, 2023
It was okay. A cute story about friendship and food, but it was a bit unfocused and rushed.
May 28, 2025
This made me feel all warm and cozy inside (and a little hungry), so even if some things fell flat I absolutely got what I wanted from this lovely little slice-of-life graphic novel about food and friendship 🥹
August 18, 2022
Read courtesy of the publisher via Edelweiss.
This book is marketed as "perfect for Raina Telgemeier readers," and I think that's a great comparison. The characters here are a loveable group of senior girls trying to pursue their goals without compromising on spending time together. They bond, share, and grow through these delightful supper club vingnettes. The stories tie together through their last year with flowing interludes of passing time that could be paired perfectly with your favorite high school playlist.
The art is adorable but sometimes makes you feel the characters are younger than they are. Still highly recommended for the overall feels and the recipes shared at the end. Come for the food, stay for the feels.
This book is marketed as "perfect for Raina Telgemeier readers," and I think that's a great comparison. The characters here are a loveable group of senior girls trying to pursue their goals without compromising on spending time together. They bond, share, and grow through these delightful supper club vingnettes. The stories tie together through their last year with flowing interludes of passing time that could be paired perfectly with your favorite high school playlist.
The art is adorable but sometimes makes you feel the characters are younger than they are. Still highly recommended for the overall feels and the recipes shared at the end. Come for the food, stay for the feels.
December 4, 2022
Not blown away but this was a fun and sweet slice of life tale centered around food and how it can bring people together! Wish we had a bit more wrap-up at the end or maybe just an epilogue montage of where they are in six months' time, but it was fun to see what our three main cast get up to their senior year.
Drawing style made me read them a bit younger but I liked the expressiveness of it.
Drawing style made me read them a bit younger but I liked the expressiveness of it.
December 6, 2023
Supper Club by Jackie Marrow is a captivating and thought-provoking graphic novel that delves into the power of food, friendship, and rebellion. 🌟🍲
The story revolves around a group of women who form a secret supper club as a means of reclaiming their identities and breaking free from societal expectations. Through the beautifully illustrated panels, Marrow skillfully explores themes of body positivity, self-discovery, and the importance of embracing one's desires. 💪🌸
#SupperClub takes readers on an emotional journey, as the characters navigate their personal struggles and find solace in the act of cooking and sharing meals together. The illustrations vividly capture the mouthwatering dishes, making readers feel as if they are part of the supper club themselves. 🍽️😋
Marrow's writing is both poetic and raw, allowing readers to connect deeply with the characters and their experiences. The diverse cast of women adds depth and authenticity to the story, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and celebrating individuality. 🌍👭
#JackieMarrow ‘s Supper Club is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of food and the strength that can be found in community. It challenges societal norms and encourages readers to embrace their passions and desires unapologetically. 🌟🔥
Overall, Supper Club is a must-read graphic novel that will leave you hungry for more. It's a feast for the eyes and the soul, reminding us of the joy and liberation that can be found in breaking the rules and embracing our true selves. 🌈📚🍽️
The story revolves around a group of women who form a secret supper club as a means of reclaiming their identities and breaking free from societal expectations. Through the beautifully illustrated panels, Marrow skillfully explores themes of body positivity, self-discovery, and the importance of embracing one's desires. 💪🌸
#SupperClub takes readers on an emotional journey, as the characters navigate their personal struggles and find solace in the act of cooking and sharing meals together. The illustrations vividly capture the mouthwatering dishes, making readers feel as if they are part of the supper club themselves. 🍽️😋
Marrow's writing is both poetic and raw, allowing readers to connect deeply with the characters and their experiences. The diverse cast of women adds depth and authenticity to the story, highlighting the importance of inclusivity and celebrating individuality. 🌍👭
#JackieMarrow ‘s Supper Club is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of food and the strength that can be found in community. It challenges societal norms and encourages readers to embrace their passions and desires unapologetically. 🌟🔥
Overall, Supper Club is a must-read graphic novel that will leave you hungry for more. It's a feast for the eyes and the soul, reminding us of the joy and liberation that can be found in breaking the rules and embracing our true selves. 🌈📚🍽️
October 10, 2023
A gorgeous cover and a blurb that promises cooking and friendship lured me to this YA graphic novel. It features a diverse cast with likeable characters that have personalities and issues of their own.
The story depicts a number of all-too-real challenges and scenarios facing teens entering their final year of high school.
However, I don't think it really delivered on the food angle - while cooking and sharing food was the activity that allowed the girls to get together regularly, it didn't feature in the action as much as I had expected. Most of the chapters are named after different dishes, but sometimes those dishes barely appeared in the chapter! (There were several detailed recipes at the end of the book, however).
Also, I found the chapters a bit scrappy - sometimes they didn't seem to resolve properly, or fizzled out without explanation (or perhaps I couldn't "read" the implied points well enough?) to the point where sometimes I checked in case I was missing pages in my copy.
This is not a Japanese-style food manga (or indeed not really on par with Relish, cited in the blurb) but is nonetheless an engaging graphic novel about teenage life and friendships.
The story depicts a number of all-too-real challenges and scenarios facing teens entering their final year of high school.
However, I don't think it really delivered on the food angle - while cooking and sharing food was the activity that allowed the girls to get together regularly, it didn't feature in the action as much as I had expected. Most of the chapters are named after different dishes, but sometimes those dishes barely appeared in the chapter! (There were several detailed recipes at the end of the book, however).
Also, I found the chapters a bit scrappy - sometimes they didn't seem to resolve properly, or fizzled out without explanation (or perhaps I couldn't "read" the implied points well enough?) to the point where sometimes I checked in case I was missing pages in my copy.
This is not a Japanese-style food manga (or indeed not really on par with Relish, cited in the blurb) but is nonetheless an engaging graphic novel about teenage life and friendships.
September 14, 2023
I really loved this one! It made me so nostalgic for my high school days and the friendships I had. I loved that it felt very slice-of-life, and even though the story was a little choppy at times, I loved that food was the thread tying it all back together. This just felt so true to life—the girls were caught up in stuff at school, drama that wouldn’t matter ten years down the road, but also more serious personal issues, too. The art was warm & charming, and I just had a really good time reading this. And the recipes included are begging me to try & cook something new! Definitely recommend if you’re looking for a heartwarming read!
Thank you to NetGalley and Image Comics for the free digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest book review. All opinions presented here are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and Image Comics for the free digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest book review. All opinions presented here are my own.
July 11, 2023
this book is a short, yet simple wholesome slice of life comic. nothing too special. everyone has their own problems but gets together and copes with food. I wished it was a little more realistic, especially since it's their senior year. it felt a little rushed at that point. I also didn't like how Nora is obviously suffering from an anxiety disorder, gets sent to the hospital because a panic attack, and she tells the nurse that, but instead the nurse gives her a rock?? wth, like you had a good chance to start up a convo about mental health and you did this. it's a shame. the art felt a little basic and messy (not at ALL like the cover), not to mention that the other girls were kinda just "there"...but the story was okay.
November 19, 2023
This is a lovely graphic novel about the importance of friendships and chosen family. A group of kids all get so busy that they struggle to see each other, so they create what we come to know and love as the Supper Club. Each character we follow is going through difficulties in their personal lives that makes them feel isolated and alone. Not only does this go to show how important the people around us are, it shows the comfort food can bring too. Happy memories tied to some of your favourite childhood dishes, and then sharing those with your friends, creating bonds and making new memories. A fun and heartwarming story, mixed with some emotional scenes. You also get some of the recipes for their favourite dishes brought to the Supper Club, so you can become a member too!
July 19, 2023
Supper Club is an enjoyable slice-of-life graphic novel about a group of girl friends in high school, doing their best to deal with the drama, family issues, and mental health struggles. The girls form a group called Supper Club as a way to both earn extra credits for their college application, and to cope with the stresses of life.
I thought this was realistic and enjoyable. There were many different characters with varying backgrounds and individual problems, and the book showed each character working through them in a healthy way and becoming a better person. The books main theme was the value of friendship, and I think it exhibited that very well.
I thought this was realistic and enjoyable. There were many different characters with varying backgrounds and individual problems, and the book showed each character working through them in a healthy way and becoming a better person. The books main theme was the value of friendship, and I think it exhibited that very well.
August 7, 2023
This is a delightful book about 3 best friends getting through their senior year of high school together. As a food enthusiast I loved the food aspect of this graphic novel, and the recipes at the end are the icing on top. Jackie Morrow did a brilliant job tying in the food theme with the struggles that high school seniors go through when they are about to graduate. The excitement for what’s to come mixed with the anxiety of leaving the known shines through for these girls as they navigate the finality of their senior year. I can see this being a great read for any high school senior feeling nervous about their next steps, letting them know they are not alone in those feelings.
October 5, 2023
I really like a book on the importance of friendship and how food deeply connects people. The three girls at the centre of this story are distinct, and each experience pretty relatable teenage life events as they learn how they fit into each other's lives and how they may be approaching an uncertain future. The art style of this graphic novel absolutely worked for me.
However, I found that we moved on too quickly from certain emotional beats. And without spoiling it, the part that didn't work at all for me is how Iris's storyline is resolved, especially her friends' reaction. The graphic novel probably could have been expanded to give certain storylines more room to breathe.
However, I found that we moved on too quickly from certain emotional beats. And without spoiling it, the part that didn't work at all for me is how Iris's storyline is resolved, especially her friends' reaction. The graphic novel probably could have been expanded to give certain storylines more room to breathe.
May 11, 2024
A wholesome concept with a bit of a chaotic execution.
A group of senior high schoolers decide to put together the Supper Club, a place where they can get together amongst their hectic high school schedules and enjoy good food.
I love how well this book depicts the intense, busy nature of the senior year of high school - the extra-curricular activities and intense study pressures, mixed in with the disarray of normal life. But the erratic nature bleeds too much into the storytelling pace. The pacing is disjointed and difficult to gauge at times, with many montage page spreads adding to the choppy feeling.
But overall I enjoyed the story and style of this graphic.
A group of senior high schoolers decide to put together the Supper Club, a place where they can get together amongst their hectic high school schedules and enjoy good food.
I love how well this book depicts the intense, busy nature of the senior year of high school - the extra-curricular activities and intense study pressures, mixed in with the disarray of normal life. But the erratic nature bleeds too much into the storytelling pace. The pacing is disjointed and difficult to gauge at times, with many montage page spreads adding to the choppy feeling.
But overall I enjoyed the story and style of this graphic.
December 7, 2022
I loved the art style. And the idea. And the complexities of the lives of the members of Supper Club. But I also found it confusing at times. There were 6(?) members of the club but I only knew the names of the main three girls. And there was another girl who looked just like Lili so sometimes I wasn't sure if it was her or the other one on the page. That said, it was a very enjoyable read, and I teared up a bit at the end when Iris and Nora were talking about the Italian Rainbow Cookies. I wish I had a cute food-based club with my friends!
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