Synopsis

When a dear friend dies by suicide, Emilia is left with only memories. Full of humor and poignancy, this graphic memoir is a meditation on the meaning of friendship and a love letter to an irreplaceable friend.

Emilia first met Charlotte in their school locker room in the late '90s. They quickly bonded over indie music, feminist literature, a love of purple, and a shared sense of outsiderness. Their joyful, intense friendship evolved through the years--until Charlotte died in 2018 following a long struggle with depression.

Now, Emilia assembles her memories into a graphic memoir reflecting on the bond they shared and the ways it shaped them. As they pass in and out of each other's lives, teenage ideals collide with adult realities, prompting reflections about the meaning of friendship.

But You Have Friends is a tender tribute to an irreplaceable friend and a sharply observed, personal account of the aftermath of loss. It is also a humorous, candid memorial that will resonate with anyone who has ever loved.

Author: Emilia McKenzie
Publisher: Top Shelf Productions
Published: 08/08/2023
Pages: 116
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781603095273

Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2023
Library Journal 07/14/2023 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 08/14/2023
Booklist 11/01/2023 pg. 52