In the shadowed hallways of teenage turmoil, "Skim" emerges as a poignant exploration of the jagged landscape of youth, where the contours of grief, love, and identity are as shifting as they are treacherous. Through the eyes of Kimberly Keiko Cameron, known as Skim, readers traverse the complex terrain of a private girls' school reeling in the aftermath of a tragedy. Skim, with her not-slim figure and a heart heavy with unspoken dreams, navigates the murky waters of adolescence, where the rituals of grief clash with the raw, uncharted emotions of young love and the search for self. Mariko Tamaki, with the artful collaboration of Jillian Tamaki, crafts a narrative so vivid and authentic, it resonates like a whispered secret, unveiling the profound truth that finding oneself can be the most arduous journey of all. As the school grapples with a suicide that sends shockwaves through its community, Skim finds herself adrift in a sea of mourning, where the genuine pain of loss is often overshadowed by the performative acts of recovery. In this setting, Skim's slow descent into depression is a silent rebellion against the superficial bonds of clique and convention. Yet, it is within this darkness that she discovers the flickering lights of personal truth and the possibility of love in its most unexpected form. "Skim" is a masterful tapestry of emotion and artistry, weaving together the threads of despair and hope, alienation and connection. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, offering a mirror to the tumultuous yet transformative journey of growing up.