I Am Not Starfire

Seventeen-year-old Mandy, daughter of Starfire, is different from her mother. She has no powers, dyes her hair black, and hates everyone except her best friend Lincoln. Mandy's plan is to move to France and do whatever people do there, but everything changes when she gets partnered with Claire for a school project. When someone from Starfire's past arrives, Mandy must make a choice to give up or risk everything to save her mom.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 27 July 2021
Publisher: DC Comics

Seventeen-year-old Mandy, the daughter of the beautiful and heroic Starfire, is a complete contrast to her mother. While Starfire exudes grace, height, and a sparkling personality, Mandy is a plain and ordinary teenager with no powers. She is a kid who dyes her hair black and harbors a deep hatred for everyone except her best friend, Lincoln. To Starfire, who comes from a different planet, Mandy appears like an alien, a distant and angry light-years-away moon. Lately, Mandy has become even more distant, perhaps due to her recent decision to walk out on her S.A.T.s, something her mother is unaware of.

Mandy's plan for the future is simple: she wants to move to France and explore the unknown. She dreams of doing whatever people do in France, free from the expectations and pressures of her mother's expectations. However, everything changes when Mandy is partnered with Claire for a school project. Claire is a kind and intelligent girl, and Mandy quickly finds herself drawn to her. Despite her initial denial, Mandy likes Claire a lot, perhaps more than she expected.

The question that plagues Mandy is how to become the person she is supposed to be when she doesn't know what that is. She has no clear direction or purpose in life, and the only thing she is sure of is what she isn't. When someone from Starfire's past arrives, threatening to disrupt their peaceful lives, Mandy must make a difficult choice: give up before the battle has even begun, or step into the unknown and risk everything to save her mother.

I Am Not Starfire is a story that explores the complexities of teenagers and aliens. It delves into the themes of identity, belonging, and the search for purpose. It also explores the relationship between mothers and daughters, and the sacrifices that mothers are willing to make for their children. Through Mandy's journey, readers will witness her growth, self-discovery, and the realization that sometimes, the greatest strength comes from stepping out of one's comfort zone and embracing the unknown.

Weight: 348g
Dimension: 151 x 228 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781779501264