This was recommended to me as "if you like Stranger Things..." And I can see the comparison. It's set in the '80s, it's about a group of young kids (in this case, 12 year old girls) who come upon some sort of mysterious monster shenanigans. 
 The storytelling is very good, with a strong sense of pacing. It makes the setting details clear (such as the date) without explicitly spelling them out. As for the mystery, it makes just enough sense to keep me from feeling lost, while still remaining mysterious enough to be compelling. 
 The main characters seem solid and are interesting as a group, but I'm having a little trouble getting a sense of them each as individuals. I'm assuming that this is a space issue and that we'll get to know them better as the series wears on. 
 The artwork is great. It's very expressive and stays stylistically consistent even while it increases or decreases detail depending on the needs of the panel. 
 Overall, I quite liked the first volume of Paper Girls, and I'm intrigued enough to continue the series. Of course, there's still 30 people ahead of me on the library waiting list for volume 2...