I really liked this one. Wong is more raunchy than I generally listen to, but she also makes me laugh so hard. I enjoyed listening to it a lot.

This is really good. I loved the various art styles. Also, sometimes I think of Canada as this magical liberal place that is great for all its citizens, and it's good to remember that they have failings too.

I think this is my favorite book by a non-binary person this year. I thought it was just so good and I really had empathy for eir.

As I ease myself back into reading lots of young adult novels, I chose this graphic novel to start. It's a cute story about a boy named Ari, who wants to move to the city to pursue music with his band. His parents want him to stay and help with the bakery. Ari thinks if he finds someone to take his place he can go. He finds Hector, who loves baking. The two become close while Hector is training, but will Ari accept that perhaps his dream has changed?

I really liked the color palette in this book, which uses blues, blacks and whites to convey the story. They definitely contribute to the beachy feel. I definitely liked Hector better than Ari as a character, but Ari seems a bit younger and sheltered than Hector. The romance in the story is fairly subtle, but I enjoyed it. I'm not sure I 100% agreed with the ending myself, but overall, it's a cute, light read.

I really enjoyed this one. Gharib does an excellent job of revealing some of her life experiences, and learning about aspects of both Filipino and Egyptian cultures was really interesting to me. I also loved learning about the differences between her life in California and her life in Syracuse and Washington D.C.. Just really interesting.

Really enjoyed this one too. Can't wait for the third (well actually I can because I'm choosing to listen to it through our library's downloadable collection and it's a two month wait.) I can do it!

I really liked this one. It was weird, but so good. I love everything about the main character, Jem, and the lovely family around her. The way Lucille is drawn reminds me of all the places and ways people think bad things can't happen where they are and they do. An excellent choice and an excellent audiobook.

2019 re-read was of the illustrated edition

I enjoyed this alternative take on the origin of Harley Quinn, one that still references the Joker but doesn't take away her agency at all. She's her own person, making her own decisions, and it's fantastic.

I think I would have enjoyed this more if I had read all of them in order again before reading this one. Something to remember for next time!