Spinning

Spinning by Tillie Walden, 395 pages

For 12 years, Tillie Walden was a competitive figure skater. Spinning is her memoir of that time in her life. I'd say that it's the memoir of her figure skating career, but I'd be lying. Figure skating is merely the backdrop for this beautifully drawn, soul-bearing memoir of growing up, not fitting in, coming out, falling in love, and dealing with heartbreak. It's intimate, it's beautiful, and I can't believe the creator was only 21 when it was published last year. I can't wait to see what other gorgeous works she creates in the future.