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296 reviews
Other Ever Afters: New Queer Fairy Tales by Melanie Gillman
adventurous
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Fairytales but queer! The stories were cute and every story ended with a clear lesson. There was nothing to mysterious about the stories and that was reflected in the bright style of the images in the novel.
It was a cute, quick read. If you’re looking for some happily ever afters, then I definitely recommend this one.
It was a cute, quick read. If you’re looking for some happily ever afters, then I definitely recommend this one.
Hockey Girl Loves Drama Boy by Faith Erin Hicks
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
What an absolutely wonderful story! Alix is a hockey player who’s constantly harassed by her team captain. She turns to Ezra, a member of the drama club, to help her deal with all the issues she’s having when it comes to dealing with her team captain.
It’s a novel of high school love, being true to yourself, and a little healing of generational trauma. A must read, in my opinion!
It’s a novel of high school love, being true to yourself, and a little healing of generational trauma. A must read, in my opinion!
The Hills of Estrella Roja by Ashley Robin Franklin
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
A dark graphic novel about secrets, paranormal activity, and magic.
Kat is an almost too adventurous character, jumping head first into situations like she’s never seen a horror film. Mari is reserved and tense around her family members she hasn’t seen in years. It’s a twist after twist story but so well done.
The images with the story really build the tension. It’s dark and eerie and you often question who to trust.
Overall, a fantastic read!
Kat is an almost too adventurous character, jumping head first into situations like she’s never seen a horror film. Mari is reserved and tense around her family members she hasn’t seen in years. It’s a twist after twist story but so well done.
The images with the story really build the tension. It’s dark and eerie and you often question who to trust.
Overall, a fantastic read!
The Bawk-ness Monster by Sara Goetter, Natalie Riess
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
A fun, quick read. Penny wants one more adventure with her friends before she and her mom move out of town. An adventure that is both silly and chaotic. And I’ve never related to a character as much as Penny’s mom.
Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was a cute one that I’ve meant to read for awhile. It has the fun of a delightful fall adventure and the images match that to a tee.
Josiah and Deja are a great pair. Josiah is the anxious do-gooder and Deja is the carefree troublemaker. I didn’t love how the characters ended the story, as it felt a bit out of nowhere. But, it was still a fun story overall.
Josiah and Deja are a great pair. Josiah is the anxious do-gooder and Deja is the carefree troublemaker. I didn’t love how the characters ended the story, as it felt a bit out of nowhere. But, it was still a fun story overall.
Almost American Girl by Robin Ha
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
This was a great nonfiction graphic novel. It tells the authors’ story of growing up in Korea before her mother springs a move to America on her. From there, it’s a story of Robin trying to find her place in a new country where she doesn’t even know the language.
It was an emotional and reflective novel on her pre-teen and teen years, but one my favorite images was Robin trying to understand English and gibberish characters appearing in the place of words she didn’t understand. It was an amazing way to show a non native English speakers struggle with the language. I would definitely recommend this one.
It was an emotional and reflective novel on her pre-teen and teen years, but one my favorite images was Robin trying to understand English and gibberish characters appearing in the place of words she didn’t understand. It was an amazing way to show a non native English speakers struggle with the language. I would definitely recommend this one.
Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
3.5
While the story did pick up and get interesting after a while, the beginning of volume 2 felt a little jumbled. I kept flipping back to other pages, wondering if I had missed something. But after a few chapters, the story felt clear again. I’m very curious where the next volume will take the story.
Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.5