I wish I had read the first issue of Oddly Normal because it took awhile before I realized what was going on. One chapter in and I understood most of the story. This looks like it will be a great series for middle grade students. The graphics are amazing.

In this story, Oddly's aunt shows her her mother's possessions and they share a memory. Oddly's mother is living in the real world with her father and she is living in Fignation. We meet some of her classmates and some experiments that one of her classmate's father and mother had been working on. She starts middle school and new adventures.

The book is a quick read, sure to catch the attention of middle graders, especially reluctant readers.

I received a copy of this book from netgally in exchange for an honest review. ( )

In Book Two, Oddly Normal visits her past, makes new friends, and receives a pet that becomes attached to her.

This was a good continuation of the the Oddly Normal series. This is a great series for all ages; me and my 9 year old son has been enjoying these books a lot.

I loved the illustration and color used throughout this graphic novel; it’s so fun to look at and easy to follow.

This volume basically expands some on Oddly’s background as we get to visit some of Oddly’s mother’s memories.

Oddly also makes an unlikely group of friends who are highly entertaining. There is a lot of fun in this book as well as some normal “trying to fit into middle school” type of issues. I thought the plot was a bit slow and hope that the next volume starts a more engaging plot.

Overall a very fun read that is great for all ages. The illustration is amazing. This volume provides mostly background and introduces some new characters. I am hoping volume 3 starts a more engaging story. ( )

Oddly Normal’s life in Fignation continues in Book 2 of Otis Framption’s young adult series, as the half-witch learns about her parent’s past while beginning friendships with some of her new classmates. With nice character development and wonderful artwork, this second installment is a wonderful continuation of the “Oddly Normal” series.

After surviving an attack by some of her more nefarious new classmates, Oddly wakes up and talks with her Great Aunt about her parents including looking through some of her mother’s possessions that she kept stored in Fignation and going through one of her mother’s memories. Then Oddly gets an invitation from Ragnar (along with his brother Reggie and friend Misty) to join them at his family “secret” lab, which she does only to return Ragnar’s delivery robot that lost its rockets. Soon Oddly not only finds herself friends but also a pet. But once the weekend is over, the school day seems to go just like her first though a little better with friends.

After establishing his title character in the first book, Frampton expanded Oddly personal history and gave the story some important secondary characters that young adult readers would find engaging that will no doubt help Oddly fit in better in Fignation while her Great Aunt searches for her parents. The wonderful artwork by Frampton is perfect for the age range of the intended audience, though pleasing to those older like myself, and adds to the story being told from panel to panel.

“Oddly Normal Book 2” is a fantastic continuation of Otis Frampton’s young adult series, not only through dialogue and story but most importantly with artwork. Even if you aren’t in the book’s target audience, take a look at Oddly Normal if only to see if your own children or niece/nephew might be interested in following the adventures of this half-witch in an imaginary world. ( )