For fans of Perseplis, Dare to Disappoint by Ozge Samanci is a fun and light Graphic Memoir about growing up in Turkey. Ogze is growing up in the 80’s and 90’s where the political climate for a young woman was complicated. But her experiences of just growing up, will resonate with many readers. Lots of people struggle with the idea of following the right path, but what we see from this story is that all paths can be bumpy. You cannot let other people determine your life’s outcome. Samanci imparts the wisdom that she has gained from her life through the voice of a curious and innocent girl forging her own path in a changing social and political climate.

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