This was exactly what I was hoping it would be, such a great, uplifting anthology! There's mini comics from 40 autistic creators, and I really loved mThis was exactly what I was hoping it would be, such a great, uplifting anthology! There's mini comics from 40 autistic creators, and I really loved most of them - some of them I even recognized from seeing them online at some point.
I'm definitely picking up a physical copy of this, because it'll be a great resource to revisit regularly. There's lots of empowering and uplifting stuff, and also even coping strategies.
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This was exactly what I was hoping it would be, such a great, uplifting anthology! There's mini comics from 40 autistic creators, and I really loved most of them - some of them I even recognized from seeing them online at some point.
I'm definitely picking up a physical copy of this, because it'll be a great resource to revisit regularly. There's lots of empowering and uplifting stuff, and also even coping strategies....more
Many thanks to Levine Querido for the review copy!
I love graphic novels like this that look so deceptively simple. The text, art style and use of coloMany thanks to Levine Querido for the review copy!
I love graphic novels like this that look so deceptively simple. The text, art style and use of colour are all sparse, but together they create something larger, rich in feeling.
Kit has passed away, and her soul goes on a 49-day journey after her death, following Buddhist tradition. We follow her journey, as well as her looking back on her life through flashbacks. And we follow her family in their time of grief, working through this loss together.
At first, the family's perspective felt the most touching to me, but admittedly, I might have shed a tear or two when reading Kit's storyline at the end. This is a true example of when less is more, and invoked so much emotion in me....more
With a sweet artstyle similar to Heartstopper, this memoir in graphic novel format is the kind, open, and honest story of Theo's figuring out they're With a sweet artstyle similar to Heartstopper, this memoir in graphic novel format is the kind, open, and honest story of Theo's figuring out they're non-binary. This is one of those books that make you feel like you are not alone. I love the message the title was based on, that your body is not just some house for your brain that you simply ended up with, but one you deserve to make into your home....more
Kicking myself for not reading this Webtoon sooner, but I'm so glad I finally did! I'm so glad this is getting published physically, because it's AMAZKicking myself for not reading this Webtoon sooner, but I'm so glad I finally did! I'm so glad this is getting published physically, because it's AMAZING and I know I'm going to need a copy. It's the perfect amounts of dark and suspenseful yet cute, cosy and funny. If that sounds strange, I'm sorry, I can't explain it any better. I thought this was so well done, and I already adore both characters....more
I requested this solely because I enjoyed Hotel Dare, also by Terry Blas, a few years ago. And I might just love this even more! I need volume 2 NOW.
TI requested this solely because I enjoyed Hotel Dare, also by Terry Blas, a few years ago. And I might just love this even more! I need volume 2 NOW.
This story is so charming. We follow Blanca, who leaves home at 18 to make it in New York. She quickly meets Emile and moves in with him and his many roommates, finding friendship and support. The book has such a large cast of characters, but everyone felt distinctive, and we got to meet everyone one on one, as Blanca has personal conversations with them.
I truly got sitcom vibes from this story, and it has the potential to go on for many installments. Be sure to preorder because you're in for a lot of fun!...more
I expected this to be YA, but I would categorize it as upper middlegrade instead. I think this did a great job of introducing colonization and oppressI expected this to be YA, but I would categorize it as upper middlegrade instead. I think this did a great job of introducing colonization and oppression to younger readers in a way that didn't feel too explanatory. I do think the ending felt a little rushed, especially for a fairly long graphic novel, but overall, I enjoyed this....more
This is a great coming of age story. We follow Grace, who's very anxious and doesn't have many friends. Her best friend and roommate drags her to PFF This is a great coming of age story. We follow Grace, who's very anxious and doesn't have many friends. Her best friend and roommate drags her to PFF (Pillow Fight Federation), which is roller derby combined with wrestling, where they use a pillow to fight. She thinks everyone is so badass, but there's no one who looks like her so she feels like she wouldn't fit in. Then someone else enters the ring, and she's also fat, like Grace, so Grace suddenly feels confident enough to join. This changes a lot for her: she gains friends and confidence, which was so great to follow along with....more
"These two are going to be a handful." Oh, Morgan, how right you were.
I love an Arthurian retelling, and this is a fun, adventurous, easily digestible"These two are going to be a handful." Oh, Morgan, how right you were.
I love an Arthurian retelling, and this is a fun, adventurous, easily digestible one with a lovely romance between Tristan and Lancelot. When Camelot is under attack and Merlin is missing, Morgan gets sent on a mission to retrieve him, and she's accompanied by Tristan and Lancelot. Chaos ensues, and I had so much fun with this graphic novel!...more
I had such a good time with this that I continued the Webtoon soon after finishing Volume 1. I never quite manage to keep up with Webtoons, but I wantI had such a good time with this that I continued the Webtoon soon after finishing Volume 1. I never quite manage to keep up with Webtoons, but I want to try because I'm really enjoying this one! This pulled me in emotionally a lot more than I was expecting. I loved how Boo's daydreaming was shown, and I really felt for her as a character....more
Who doesn't want to read about a boba cat café? I thought this middlegrade graphic novel about a girl spending the summer with her grandmother was reaWho doesn't want to read about a boba cat café? I thought this middlegrade graphic novel about a girl spending the summer with her grandmother was really sweet.
I did however sometimes feel like the art style didn't match the story. The main character is almost 14, which is on the older side for middlegrade, and she looks at least several years younger, which felt jarring considering the storyline where she sent private photos to a boy she liked who then posted them online. The boy she befriends during the summer, who's 16 years old, also looks like he's 12 at most. I did think the art work was otherwise really cute, but this felt very jarring at times.
I also felt like the writing was very choppy. It didn't feel cohesive and didn't flow smoothly, which took me out of the story at times....more
I loved the art work in this graphic novel, and it really took me back to watching She's the Man as a teen. I liked the characters, and the story is fI loved the art work in this graphic novel, and it really took me back to watching She's the Man as a teen. I liked the characters, and the story is fun and self aware and often funny, but I did also find it really confusing at times....more
"I wonder... can you be in love with a girl and still like BTS?" Asking the real questions"I wonder... can you be in love with a girl and still like BTS?" Asking the real questions...more
This graphic novel was so relaxing to read. As it's centered around a magic shop that sells happy feelings to people, it filled me with such a feelingThis graphic novel was so relaxing to read. As it's centered around a magic shop that sells happy feelings to people, it filled me with such a feeling of peace. It was really fun to see all the specific happy moments the shop was selling. I can personally confirm "A puppy falls asleep in your lap" is a GREAT feeling.
In the end, I loved the message of how it's not just happy feelings, but the full range of emotions, that matter. Happiness doesn't always last, and other feelings have their purpose too. This was a great journey to see the main character go on....more
I had no idea this would be coming out, so when I came across a glowing review on Instagram, I RAN to request it. And I had an absolutely amazing timeI had no idea this would be coming out, so when I came across a glowing review on Instagram, I RAN to request it. And I had an absolutely amazing time reading it. It's utterly delightful. It's so funny, with a rag-tag team of characters who worked so well together and provided so much chaos. I could see myself rereading this loads!...more
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