The story of a bully and a deaf girl who meet again in high school and become friends—or something more?—while navigating the treacherous waters of adolescence. Drawn when the artist was in her early 20s, A Silent Voice is unmistakably the work of a young talent. But its vitality, its nuanced characters, and its willingness to tackle difficult subjects have won over thousands of readers, leading to an Eisner nomination in 2016. Highly recommended for those looking for empathetic stories about ordinary people and the struggles faced by those hurt or ignored by modern society.