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The Pleasing Hour by Lily King

This illustrated novel uses comics to advance the main plot.

This illustrated novel uses comics to advance the main plot.

A nice touch in this novel is the way it honors small gestures.

A nice touch is how every chapter includes a full-page illustrated scene.

This activity book has a section for creating your own comic strips.

You will find that this novel has a quiet power that sneaks up on you.

You will find that the illustrated section breaks match the mood.

You will find that the illustrated recipe cards are removable.

What stands out about this novel is its sense of urgency beneath calm.

A nice touch is the elastic band to keep this activity book closed.