I love this manga adaptation of one of my all time favorite books! It's so fun to see one of my favorite stories and how they bring it to life. I onlyI love this manga adaptation of one of my all time favorite books! It's so fun to see one of my favorite stories and how they bring it to life. I only wish they released them faster....more
After a chemical spill that ruined a town, Addison sneaks back in to the quarantine zone to take pictures to support herself and her sister. But when After a chemical spill that ruined a town, Addison sneaks back in to the quarantine zone to take pictures to support herself and her sister. But when she gets a big offer to do more than that, things begin to get dangerous. I really enjoyed this graphic novel, I thought it was fast paced and unique. Loved all the mystery of the zone and what was happening with Addison's sister. I could see this being a really great television series....more
A great adaptation of a wonderful book, it was great to see this one brought to life in beautiful illustrations. I don't think it had as big of an impA great adaptation of a wonderful book, it was great to see this one brought to life in beautiful illustrations. I don't think it had as big of an impact on me as the original novel, hence 4 stars and not 5....more
A fast paced, sapphic, graphic novel about the new girl in town who is accepted by the popular girls. Only it doesn't take long until they reveal themA fast paced, sapphic, graphic novel about the new girl in town who is accepted by the popular girls. Only it doesn't take long until they reveal themselves to be werewolves and invite Becca to be part of their pack.
I thought this was a fun, quick read. A bit more violent than I usually enjoy, but the artwork was great and the story easy to follow along....more
A cute and quick read, it's the romance between a teen girl and a selkie living in the ocean by her town. The illustrations were really pretty and it A cute and quick read, it's the romance between a teen girl and a selkie living in the ocean by her town. The illustrations were really pretty and it was a fun story....more
A creepy little book with creepy little stories. I loved the artwork, it was stunning. Short stories aren't my thing in general, and while I liked theA creepy little book with creepy little stories. I loved the artwork, it was stunning. Short stories aren't my thing in general, and while I liked the horror aspects I can tell this book is going to be a bit forgettable in the long run....more
A modern day reimagining of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, about teen Isabel Crane who moves to the town of Sleepy Hollow. The town seems obsessed with A modern day reimagining of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, about teen Isabel Crane who moves to the town of Sleepy Hollow. The town seems obsessed with the Headless Horseman, and at first Izzy is skeptical and doesn’t want to join in. But when she develops a crush on Vicky Va Tassel, a curse is revealed and Izzy must help save Vicky.
I thought this was such a cute take on the Sleepy Hollow story, with teens teaming up with the horseman to help save one of their own. All the characters were fun and unique, and the little romances sprinkled throughout were a delight. At times the plot waned, but came together at the end. And the artwork is immaculate!...more
I absolutely adore the Enola Holmes films on Netflix, so I jumped at the chance to read a graphic novel “sequel” to the first film. In this 4 stars!
I absolutely adore the Enola Holmes films on Netflix, so I jumped at the chance to read a graphic novel “sequel” to the first film. In this book, Enola must save her brother Mycroft after he is kidnapped by a group of radicals.
I thought this book captured the tone and feel of the movies and it was a really fun read. Fast paced and engaging, if you are a fan of the movies you will enjoy this story. Plus the artwork was spot on and absolutely stunning....more
Teenage witch Emsy’s world is thrown askew when her parents abruptly move her from the west coast to upstate New York. There they rejoin with 3 stars
Teenage witch Emsy’s world is thrown askew when her parents abruptly move her from the west coast to upstate New York. There they rejoin with their coven of witches, of which three members were recently killed and Emsy’s parents are there to protect the coven and figure out what happened.
This one started out strong and then fizzled out quickly. The storyline went all over the place and it felt very rushed; this book could have a series instead of a standalone (and I rarely say that). I really liked the characters and their dynamics, only for some plot points introduced to be shoved aside in the last fourth of the book. I loved the artwork in this though, I thought it was brilliant and would love to see more by this illustrator....more
I want to see more graphic novels like this one! A slice of life story about four friends on their wash day. Every story hit my heart in a different wI want to see more graphic novels like this one! A slice of life story about four friends on their wash day. Every story hit my heart in a different way and I loved spending time with each of these characters. I hope to see many more books like this in the future....more
Such a cute and beautiful series! I don't want to give much away, but book three is Hades and Persephone navigating their budding friendship 4 stars!
Such a cute and beautiful series! I don't want to give much away, but book three is Hades and Persephone navigating their budding friendship, as well as their relationships with other people. I love the art in these graphic novels, it is so fantastically done. I also want to give the author bonus point for having the characters advocate for therapy and self care....more
Ducks is the autobiographical account of Kate Beaton who worked in the oil sands in Canada to pay off her student loans. There she encounter 4 stars!
Ducks is the autobiographical account of Kate Beaton who worked in the oil sands in Canada to pay off her student loans. There she encounters a harsh reality of unsafe working conditions and trauma that went largely ignored by everyone who worked there.
I have to say, this book wasn’t even on my radar until it was nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award, and then I saw a few reviews from friends praising it. I never even knew about this area of Canada and the kind of work people did there. I thought this book was a very insightful look at an industry not a lot of people know about, but many workers there face many dangers and sacrifice a lot to be there to make money.
I’m really glad I read this story, and I am even more glad that Beaton wrote it. I think Ducks will someday become a classic in the graphic novel genre, I really do....more
It’s been a while since I dived into anything Grishaverse, but this was a great graphic novel. Based on a short story previously written in 4 stars!
It’s been a while since I dived into anything Grishaverse, but this was a great graphic novel. Based on a short story previously written in 2013, this is the origin story of the Darkling when he was a young man. Traveling with his mother and hiding from hunters, they end up in a small Grisha village that they hope is safe.
Beautiful illustrations and a captivating story, I devoured this book in two sittings. It gives a lot of insight into why the Darkling became who he was, not necessarily a “villain” origin story, but a story about survival and the things people need to do to stay alive. The colors and imagery were fantastic, frames conveyed big messages in a simple yet beautiful way....more
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