Some nice developments, and I like the progression happening with Roke. He's changing for the better. 

This one was dark but captivating. The world is dangerous and kids get hurt. A zombie virus is wreaking havoc in a post-apocalyptic world and select kids are hoarded as a beacon of hope since they will be transported to a new planet. It’s all fantasy but with the way mankind is set up I could see it happening. The premise also reminded me how during Hurricane Katrina they were supposedly taking kids to safety in boats to different shelters and whatnot, but some of those kids never saw their families again. Infinite sad vibes.

Anyway, everything is not explained well in this story. And the ending could be considered seriously jumping the shark. This doesn’t deserve a 4 from a technical standpoint, but I liked reading this.  A particular scene where Tala, the older sister character, convinces her bro he's leaving to train as a superhero was saddened me. The emotional implications of kiddies surviving in such a gory, scary world hit me hard.

This series is mostly going to appeal to those who like the power fantasy aspect. I try my best not to bring up comparisons, but <i>My Hero Academia</i> is essentially a power fantasy with Deku, who has a cliché main character/shounen protagonist archetype, a weak character as well who gets blessed with an above-average super power. But the difference between MHA and Solo Leveling is I actually care about Deku. He does have a turning point where he decides

he's going to get vicious and stop being walked over, i guess.

Still, Jinwoo’s giving me nothing. 

I also hope Healing Girl differs from Urakaka, who started out with promise before becoming a shadow of herself. 

On the positive side, I like that Jinwoo thinks before he acts.

Because I don’t care about any of the characters, everything fell flat to me. I think I’m more of a character-driven reader than a plot-driven one, so there’s that. The way the Webtoon is divided/decided how to package the first few chapters could be a factor as well; we haven’t seen many character-defining moments. MMORPG/RPG players will probably get more mileage out of this. If this were in an animated form, I might have more of a connection with the voice-acting and a music score. But yeah, I don’t think this one’s for me, and I most likely won't be continuing.

Aw, this one is truly a feel-good story! I thought the worldbuilding/lore was very creative. I loved how wholesome Carrot and Garlic were, the witch that cared for them all like children, and the story of how the veggies came to be. Also, veggies selling veggies in a farmers’ market? That’s just fun and slightly dark but that gets explained. I haven’t loved veggies as characters this much since Veggietales.

I feel there are a few messages in this story

don’t be afraid; courage isn't the absence of fear, but persevering through it. Don’t judge a book by its cover. Don’t be a hypocrite, etc

, but it’s all woven in seamlessly. It doesn’t come off as an afterschool special, y’know.

I would love to read more about Garlic or another book from this author.

 I liked this. The original series never appealed to me, but the new graphic novel form works well. This story felt a little thin on the plot because it sneaks up on you, and Jack and Annie for that matter. I think the illustrations were pleasing, and a scene where the kids have to jump into the ocean is particularly eye-catching. 

 I really enjoy Burks’ children’s books. The artwork is always so cute and attractive, and the characters are fun. And he also doesn’t treat his audience, children, as if they’re stupid. The artist in me kept aweing at some of the scenes.

This one is more action-packed than heartfelt like Bird & Squirrel, but I would definitely read another one. 

This one’s very tropey, but again tropes aren’t bad. It’s how you use them. Amelia was boring. I've just seen the (rich?) girl who wants to prove herself to her father and runs away too many times. But there was nothing that made me root for her. 

I liked the twin brothers, Fyn and Rastor, (they’re like the Wright brothers) though they're flat besides their love of rambunctiousness, science, and engineering. We get a little preteen romance, but I don’t know what endeared Amelia to one of the brothers. Probably off-screen happenings though crushes/puppy love need no rhyme or reason.

The artwork was lovely (The watercolors were used masterfully) though, sometimes, the direction of scenes and word bubbles got downright confusing. 

I can’t describe it, but this has such an old-timey British children’s book feel and I mean that in a good way. Mel acts like an actual child, headstrong and, at times bratty, but it works. I enjoyed the watercolor illustrations too.

Also, it's always fun to get a "chosen one" who rejects the title/responsibility at first.

 This series is so wholesome and heartwarming. I liked the story in particular about the stary cat. And the story about the lazy, irresponsible boy and his cat was also pulling on heart strings. 

I keep learning new things with this series. I didn’t know cats could get blood transfusions though I guess any being with blood should be able to in theory.