THE MASSIVELY MULTIPLAYER WORLD OF GHOSTS, VOLUME 2

In this second series entry, a boy continues to fight alongside his Ghosts, in search of his mother.

Other than finding his mom, Nilay Rao just wants to have a good time with his best friend, Chester “Chess” Swartz, and go trick-or-treating—and not even the bullies who mock their cosplaying will dissuade him. But what is discouraging is how he keeps getting pulled into fights by other players. Nilay is far too responsible to use his most powerful GHOSTS, lest he end up hurting his opponents; instead, he wins by using his wits. That may not be enough, however, when a strange figure suddenly appears and won’t leave him alone. His dad might not like it, but Nilay is ready to find a guild. With the help of an old family friend, he might even find an unlikely ally he’ll be forced to cooperate with. While he navigates friendship problems (which quickly get out of control when the World of GHOSTS becomes involved), Nilay is also forced to make some difficult choices. This fast-paced graphic novel features black-and-white illustrations that highlight the ethnically diverse cast. The GHOSTS are alternately cute and fierce. Although the storytelling focuses more on the battles than on the development of characters and their relationships, Nilay is a charming lead.

A thrilling quest that’s light on characterization but full of action.