Take It As a Compliment #[nn]

A crowd of stylized figures mingles across this warm, pink-toned cover — some in animated conversation, others watchful or withdrawn — capturing an instantly recognizable social tension that sets the tone for what's inside. Maria Stoian's illustrations have a deceptively cheerful palette that quietly undercuts the discomfort suggested by the title, Take It As a Compliment. Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers in 2015, this graphic work promises a thoughtful, human-centered look at experiences that are all too easy to dismiss.