The Nameless City

Faith Erin Hicks writes and illustrates this young-adult graphic novel trilogy from First Second, set in a sprawling fantasy city where tensions simmer between the native population and foreign conquerors. The series follows a young outsider navigating the city's ancient walls and hidden tunnels, forging an unlikely friendship that challenges the divide. Hicks’s warm, expressive art and nuanced storytelling make this a thoughtful, character-driven exploration of cultural conflict and belonging.