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Hanami by Julia Cejas

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adventurous funny informative lighthearted reflective relaxing fast-paced

3.0

Thank you to Netgalley and Humanoid Inc for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Hanami is an autobio comic about the author and her partner's experience living and travelling to Japan. The art style is one of the most interesting parts of this book with the colors and the way the artist draws expressions. At the end she notes different comics that she drew inspiration from for certain "chapters" and I def see the influences from those Japanese comics. 

This book is def. a "I need something light and fun" read. Its not super serious and great to pick up between tasks or when you have a free moment. I wouldn't say there is necessarily a large theme to this book, mainly "be open to trying new things" I feel. 

Overall I really enjoyed this comic and would def read another story by this author.


Love at the End of the World Season 1: My Covid Romance by Gabra Zackman

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This book wasn’t a beautiful piece of literature, I would never recommend this book for the actual writing but, was it a good time? Absolutely!! It’s hilarious and honestly so unserious that it’s great for pallet cleansing or just needing something to lift you up a little.
Tentacles & Triathlons by Ashley Bennett

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Better Than Revenge by Kasie West

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adventurous funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

They Come From the Water by Wendy Dalrymple

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Ascension of the Orc King by Lionel Hart

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adventurous emotional hopeful tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Blood of the Orc Prince by Lionel Hart

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adventurous funny hopeful tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Claimed by the Orc Prince by Lionel Hart

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Follow the Black Cat by Iris Forester

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0