“Debut novelist Zappia presents readers with a wholly unreliable narrator, [but] the characters all seem authentic, thanks to Zappia’s careful attention to detail.” -Booklist

“The storytelling texture here recalls Andrew Smith and Sean Beaudoin…There are moments of genuine tragedy redeemed by the acceptance Miles and Alex find in each other amidst all of their imperfections; if love doesn’t conquer all, it certainly makes the battles easier to bear. Readers…will enjoy this quirky trip.” -Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Alex is a funny, touching, determined, and smart character, and her story is complex and interesting. Fans of E. Lockhart’s We Were Liars and Matthew Quick’s Silver Linings Playbook will immerse themselves in this nuanced look at trying to live a “normal” life while coping with mental illness.” -Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“Alex’s sardonic voice and the rapid, Heathers-like dialogue will hold readers’ interest.” -Publisher’s Weekly

“A love letter to fandom, friendship, and the stories that shape us, Eliza and Her Monsters is absolutely magical.” -Marieke Nijkamp, New York Times bestselling author of This Is Where It Ends

“A wrenching depiction of depression and anxiety, respectful to fandom, online-only friendships, and the benefits and dangers of internet fame.” -Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“A must-have for all YA collections, especially where geek culture is celebrated.” -School Library Journal, starred review

“A fervent celebration of online fandom, sure to leave readers craving an actual Monstrous Sea comic.” -Booklist, starred review

“Zappia’s lighter approach to these topics doesn’t diminish the strength of this sensitive and compassionate story or the message mirrored in the themes of the webcomic: there are monsters in the world, both real and imaginary, and without support systems, those monsters can cause great harm.” -Publisher’s Weekly, starred review

“We’ve seen variants on this premise before, but Zappia uses it to focus on introversion and isolations, panic disorders, suicidal ideation, and a preferable online existence that offers more control...Readers involved in fandoms and those who wish to understand and think about their reach are the audience for this.” -Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Doesn’t skimp on supernatural spookiness, slapstick, or teenage snark. . . . A darkly humorous, rapid-fire read in which the living are sometimes scarier than the dead.”  -Kirkus Reviews

“Trippy, paranormal tale set in a Midwest small town with a cast of quirky characters.” -YA Books Central

“Zappia (Eliza and her Monsters) crafts an engaging dark fantasy, expertly weaving together a small-town aesthetic and a Midwestern gothic sensibility, a complicated town history replete with grudges and ghost stories, and complex characters in a Buffy The Vampire Slayer–esque story with plenty of appeal.” -Publisher’s Weekly

"Girl power for a new era." -Booklist

“Plot twists will keep the audience turning pages.” -Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“A surreal nightmare of a novel. […] Zappia has created a visceral examination of trauma and violence.” -Booklist, starred review

“Katzenjammer is a postmodern nightmare, a David Lynchian spiral of terror. Absurdist body horror mingles with slasher-film suspense, and the consistent suspension of reality gives the novel a disorienting, dreamlike quality. Yet Katzenjammer’s potency is undeniable.” -Bookpage, starred review

“Teens stuck in the Sysphean cycle of bringing themselves to a place full of cruel people, uninspiring academia, and soul-crushing uniformity day after day will recognize this hellscape right away—it’s all high school, whether or not the monsters are human or disguised as something else.” -Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“A nihilistic hellscape of gore and high school politics.” -Kirkus Reviews

“Zappia (Now Entering Addamsville) paints a sinister picture of modern teenage life in this disturbing high school horror novel.” -Publisher’s Weekly

“In the seven intersecting stories that compose Greymist Fair, author Francesca Zappia nods at fairy-tale conventions before subverting and exceeding them.” - Bookpage, starred review

“Zappia’s writing is sharp and accessible, populating a town with a large, unique cast and braiding together different fairy tales to create a world that prioritizes acceptance and love.” - School Library Journal

“In the spirit of the Brothers Grimm, there’s rather a lot of death and suffering, but there’s also an extremely wholesome climax at Yule that could be taken from a classic Christmas story.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Incorporating elements from several Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales, Zappia (Katzenjammer) delivers a darkly enchanting collection of interconnected stories centering the insular village of Greymist Fair and the treacherous forest that surrounds it. (…) This skillfully written and thoroughly cohesive narrative gratifies as a mystery while illustrating the revolutionary power of love, kindness, and community.” - Publisher’s Weekly