"I think I saw an episode of Gossip Girl like that once."

I went into this story thinking it was going to be a sweet little contemporary BUT I WAS WRONG. It was about a million times more awesome than that!

This is a story of a southern girl who embraces suddenly becoming slightly superhuman. There's a steady amount of action, all set in southern living. I mean, the main battle happens at cotillion and involves highly sweetened punch (the liquid kind, but also the ninja kind). It doesn't get more southern than that.

There's a quote about practicing sword fighting in heels, which pretty much sums it up. I can't wait to read the rest of the series!

It's a marshmallow world in Ghostbusters: Deviations! Set in an alternate timeline where the Ghostbusters did not cross streams and explode Stay Puft at the end of Ghostbusters the movie, Deviations is the story of the marshmallow apocalypse. The Ghostbusters are embracing their new moniker, the Ghostlosers, as they fight battle after battle of the mini-marshmallows, which turn out to be sentient poops from adorable Stay Puft. We learn the backstory of Stay Puft, whose final form is not what Gozer intended when he planned the destruction of Earth. He now needs help to take on a less smiley outer appearance, one that reflects his villainous history. The Ghostbusters negotiate converting Dana and Louis back into humans (well...at least centaurs) in exchange for turning Gozer into Loofajoe Rectangleshorts - equally as horrifying. Deviations is a campy, lighthearted what-if comic for fans of the original Ghostbusters and new fans alike!

Books like Prez are what make the DCYou so special, something I hope DC will consider after Rebirth.

Prez is the story of a teenager voted into POTUS by political willy-nilly. It's definitely a satire based on current times, which puts our celebrity driven, social media society on blast.

There's an article out there about how Prez relates to our current election and it's totally on target with how much of a joke things have been.

Overall, Prez is worth the two hours of your time. Look forward to the second arc this fall.

I admire Max Brooks for his perseverance in telling this story. Too often stories are left untold because Hollywood says they won't sell. This is true for the Harlem Hellfighters.

Of all the times in history, I find WWI to be the most fascinating. I remember learning in my IB world history class that something as simple as an assassination could start this huge war and involve nations across the world. I remember thinking how insane that seemed, as a naive 10th grader. What I don't remember is learning anything about these decorated soldiers who came home to the same racism and hatred they faced before and during the war.

Elements of the story are fictionalized but the sentiment is there. Even though the art isn't my style, it does the job of adding to the story. It's a quick little history lesson that will get you thinking.

I hope you get you Medal of Honor, Henry Johnson.

If you love Dick Grayson, pick up Nightwing Vol 1! Such a beautiful book that drops you perfectly into the world of Gotham and Grayson after his Robin days. Love all of the personal background info about his character, making it easy for new DC readers to pick up!

I gobbled this book within a few hours! It helped pull me out of a reading slump. Can't wait to read through the series

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The magic business will never fully embrace a woman. It isn't what the audience wants. You can never be a magician, Moira.

Not hard to imagine why Moira feels like she is in her father's shadow...It's also not hard to imagine why she would run away in order to prove herself. So when Moira arrives at the great Cirque American, she's not going to take no for an answer, even if she fumbles her audition thanks to some unexpected magic.

Girl in the Shadows is set in the same world as Girl on a Wire but is the best of both worlds, as it's a standalone within a the series. I'm obsessed with this style of writing (see Break Me Like a Promise and The Glittering Court) because you do not have to read the previous installment to read this book (though you definitely should, because it's great!). The characters return as secondary characters in Moira's story, helping her to understand what is going on when her magic tricks suddenly feel a bit more real. I definitely need a novella on the famous Roman Garcia! Oh, and the description of Dita's outfit was begging to be recreated (what can I say, I love the vaudeville style).

Your magic is dangerous.

Moira is a risk-taker and will have you concerned for her safety throughout the book (at one point, the Ringmaster ups the insurance policy). I love Gwenda's description of the magic tricks and illusions, giving us a peek behind the curtain. I also love that Moira stumbles along the way as she's learning. I also appreciate Gwenda's spotlight on lesser known female circus acts, as if to throw it back in Moira's dad's face!

I was in trouble with this beautiful rogue.

Oh boy, I'm such a sucker for Dez, the damaged, bad-boy knife thrower who instantly sets off Moira. He's sassy and a sweet talker and I fell as hard as Moira did. Their story would not be the same without the twist Gwenda tosses in partway through and I found myself obsessed with finding out what happens next for the two of them.

Oh, Houdini, if you could see me now. The truly unholdable girl. Here goes everything.

If you're not convinced yet, there's also a comic series headed our way featuring the characters and the world. Come back soon for our review on it, too!

This comic series is simply hysterical and you should read it.

DNF @ 50%. It's too much fantasy for me!

I guess I have to stop saying I don't read fantasy now. I keep trying to talk myself into saying this book is scifi but it isn't. I started googling what it is (magical realism? paranormal?) because it's definitely one of the more unique concepts I have read. You know what Rocks Fall Everyone Dies is? GOOD. Really freaking good.

If you don't know what the concept of "rocks fall, everyone dies" is, let me enlighten you:

"Rocks fall, everyone dies" is a method of ending a campaign commonly used by angry gamemaster who have gotten fed up with their players' bullshit. In this situation, the characters are arbitrarily killed by some unavoidable fate such as an avalanche or a cave-in (the eponymous rocks falling) and the GM declares this the end of the game."

Thanks, 4chan. So, you can only imagine how a book with a title like that is going to end up. The game WILL end and everyone will lose something. Or everything.

Aspan and his family have the ability to reach inside people and take parts of them. There's one part necessity (to repair a cliff that is doomed to fall and crush its populace if not maintained) and one part "helpful" but potentially selfish (taking parts from people such as sadness after a death). We've all been in situations where we wish we could take away another's pain but would you? Don't our experiences and emotions shape who we are? Rocks Fall Everyone Dies explores this and does it in a way that never feels forced or like it's sending a message.

The story isn't just about Aspen and how he manages his gift but also unfolds the story of how his family was imbued with the power. As with any form of magic that is misused, it doesn't have the most innocent start. I found myself incredibly intrigued as the story went on, which was helped by the fast paced and targeted storytelling.

With fully developed characters, an engaging premise, good pacing and storytelling, Rocks Fall Everyone Dies is a must read for those who enjoy light fantasy (I SAID IT). Be sure to pick it up now...Or face the wrath of the gamemaster. Mwahhahahha.