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Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage, and Survival by Velma Wallis
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Just Us: An American Conversation by Claudia Rankine
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
The Employees by Olga Ravn
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Huda F Cares by Huda Fahmy
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I really really love this heartwarming coming of age series about a Muslim girl, Huda, and her beloved family!!! Can’t wait for the next in the series.
Apsara Engine by Bishakh Som
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A weird book where a lot of nothing happens but you nonetheless come out feeling changed. Very Kafkaesque~ This was the first graphic novel I’ve read that actually read like a book of short stories more than a graphic novel.
Patricia Wants to Cuddle by Samantha Allen
challenging
funny
mysterious
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
America, Vol. 1: The Life and Times of America Chavez by Gabby Rivera, Joe Quiñones
adventurous
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
I loved the way women showed up for each other in this comic and the characterization. But…aside from this, it was a bit painful to read. A little too flowery/elevated/abstract in its focus—but this works for Rivera in her other works (loved Juliet Takes a Breath). America is not for me, but I do recommend if anyone else feels this way as well, to still check out Rivera’s work because she is awesome.
Super Pro K.O. Vol. 1 by Jarrett Williams
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Recently reconnecting with wrestling and this was just a great story that showcased all the highs and lows of the sport. Happy I picked this one up!