Astral Panic - by Katie Hicks (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Gale has tried everything to master his anxious self, and when the happy-go-lucky Aiden stirs a little chaos into his life, Gale has to decide if stepping out of his comfort zone is really worth it.

Gale's trying to master his anxiety, and he's hoping the latest wonder-cure "Simply Pear" can help. Not turning up to his art classes and feeling like everyone is a lot cooler and more in control than he is, he chugs his Simply Pear products and takes advice from its demanding app. Oh, it's definitely not working. His plan is thrown into chaos by the bubbly Aiden, who needs a buddy to help him get a job. Can this colourful and heartfelt romp through shoddy part-time jobs help Gale out of his anxious bubble? There's only one way to find out.

About the Author

Katie Hicks was born in Sault St. Marie but grew up in St. Catharines Ontario. She started drawing at a young age by copying her favourite cartoon characters. She studied illustration at Sheridan College and graduated with a bachelors of illustration. A_er school she did freelance illustration for companies like The New York Times, Reader's Digest and PlanSponsor. She has self published her own comics and was nominated for an Ignatz for her 2020 horror comic GUTS.