A nameless alien data compiler comes to Earth to study humans, setting up shop on the outskirts of a small desert community inNorth America. Working under forced labor, it must watch humans in complete secrecy while sending regular reports to its manager back home. Using spore-like technology to read the minds of his hosts, the alien quickly takes a special interest in Will, one of his early subjects. That interest proves to be a problem when the alien is accidentally revealed to Will's family and it takes desperate measures to save its own life.

In doing so, it discovers a forbidden ability...it can control human minds. Now, the alien struggles to keep this secret from its manager, deal with a growing number of suspicious humans, and come to terms with its ethically questionable decisions.My Life Among Humansis a beautifully painted, evocative first graphic novel from illustrator and cartoonist Jed McGowan.

"My Life Among Humansis a sweet, empowering story about our capacity for connection both human and alien." Ryan North (The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl,Slaughterhouse-Five: The Graphic Novel)

"My Life Among Humans is a fast-moving and beautifully illustrated graphic novel." - The Review Geek

McGowans art is engaging.The almost 3D animation style complements the storyline - Library Journal

Recommended for all who have felt like an outsider looking in. - Library Journal

My Life Among Humans carries shades of those movies of yesteryear, though the danger the little alien carries is both far more insidious, yet somehow innocent. - Comic Crusaders

An interesting read, cleverly mixing the readers expectations to deliver a book that feeds on some old school paranoia, with the need for belonging and family. - Comic Crusaders

4.5 stars - Comic Crusaders

a short, charming graphic novel with simple art and a simple story. It reads quickly, hits all the right beats, and keeps the reader entertained. - Fantasy Book Critic

My Life Among Humans is a fast-moving and beautifully illustrated graphic novel. With bright visuals and a simple story to follow, this is an easy book to slip into. - The Review Geek

McGowan expertly illustrates the moments his human characters lose control of their bodies. Their emotions arent lacking, they have been lost, a loss that is felt in the illustrations. - No Flying No Tights

Upon my reread of My Life Among Humans to write this review, I fell in love again. It has emotional weight, and after each read, I walked away with a warmed heart. I recommend it for adult and teen graphic novel collections. - No Flying No Tights

Writer/Artist:Jed M McGowan