Booklist says GRETA by J.S. Lemon “will appeal to readers experiencing their own times of transition.”

Starting middle school, moving into a new house, dealing with body changes, and experiencing inappropriate interpersonal behavior—Greta's life is certainly in a state of flux, and she's feeling all the feels. Written in a comic, quick, contemporary style, this combines common themes of growing up and the inherent stresses of adolescence with a fantasy element that begs the questions: Is there a different way to grow up, and can you choose to literally be perfectly in your own skin? Throughout this original coming-of-age tale, debut author Lemon leaves breadcrumbs for readers to gather about what sort of transformation Greta will ultimately undergo, as her skin begins to take on different hues and textures, and she deals with issues surrounding self acceptance and the acceptance of others. In the end, Greta becomes her true self and those who love her recognize her "Greta-ness" in her updated form. Using humor and a leap of fantastical faith, while sparely and sensitively exploring complex experiences (including a troubling incident concerning consent), Greta’s story will appeal to readers experiencing their own times of transition. — Beth Rosania