HOLLOW

This graphic novel brings contemporary queer romance to a gothic classic.

Isabel Crane doesn’t think much of her new town at first, as Sleepy Hollow is a bit too preoccupied with the Headless Horseman legend that it’s known for. But at least there’s a super cute girl who goes to her high school. Enter Victoria Van Tassel, a descendant of one of the original stars of the legend. Due to her ancestry, she’s been roped into leading a bunch of events celebrating Sleepy Hollow’s history, and the pressure is beginning to take its toll. But neither Vicky nor Izzy is prepared for the reality that “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” might be rooted more in truth than fiction: After being paired together for math tutoring, the girls stumble upon their town’s greatest mystery, and sparks start to fly. Joined by their energetic classmate Croc Byun, Vicky and Izzy must outsmart an ancient foe in order to save lives. Cute, sharply illustrated artwork accompanies clever dialogue and a wholesome plot as this spooky adventure unravels. Brown-skinned Izzy is coded Latine; she has short hair and favors gender-neutral clothing. Vicky has long blond hair and appears White, and athletic Croc reads East Asian.

A sweet story jump-starts an old tale for a new generation.