In this version of Cold War Florida, Goldie's father manages a hotel. Goldie works as a valet and solves mysteries as the hotel detective's unofficial sidekick. Her best friend works at the front desk and dreams of being an astronaut.This is a 1950-something that should have been, where people of different races live and work together, where Goldie has a crush on a girl and it's all in stride, where a brown girl aspires to be an astronaut and is working hard toward that goal. It's what the good old days should have looked like.
But it's not good just because it makes you feel good. It's good because it's the best kind of detective story, with complicated heists, evil Russians, first dates, stolen jewels, car chases...everything you could want. It's got a simplicity that's kid-friendly, but it's a breath of fresh air and a glorious romp.
Next volume's out soon; I can't wait. You guys really need to read this one!
1 comment:
Ohmigosh, this sounds lovely!! It looks kind of like Archie comics but, like, way better and obviously with diversity, yay! Thanks for the heads up.
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