papercraftalex's Reviews (368)

This is even better than the first book. Absolutely adorable and one of the most diverse graphic novels I've read

This is a perfect journal for beginner poets, people returning to poetry after a while, and poets who are in a writing rut. Some of the prompts can be a bit basic, but most of them are interesting and can be personalized to create great works (I wish there was a hashtag or something for people to share what they've written with each prompt). There are poems interspersed between the prompts that are unrelated, but very good. I would love to read her other book of poetry. The art is very cute and I love how it's broken up by season. I also love how there is a small guide to elements of poetry at the beginning to help newer poets. I overall absolutely recommend it. 

I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is an absolutely adorable slice of life comic collection. It's written as a conversation from the author to a younger version of herself reflecting through her life and is split into 3 sections: Baby, Teenager, and Adult. I hadn't seen much of this artist's work before, but now I absolutely want to see more. It's cute, relatable, funny, and, at times, a little emotional. I absolutely recommend. 
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This comic doesn't offer revolutionary advice, but teaches mindfulness in a succinct, easy-to-consume, and utterly adorable way. 

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This is a difficult book to read, but very worth it. It sheds light on an aspect of history that is often washed over or downright hidden in the American education system, while also showing both the microaggressions and trauma that come from being a Black slavery historian. It is a powerful story and one that should be required reading. I'm not the biggest fan of this kind of art style, but it works well for the seriousness of this book.

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This is such an adorable book to get kids excited for the library and to have them train their imaginative muscles.

This is such an adorable comic collection. The art is adorable and I love Mochi's characterization. I recommend to any pet parent. 

It was cute, but very fast paced in a way that made it seem rushed and disjointed.

This is a really cute book for people that want to raise queer informed children. The parents guide in the back is perfect and very helpful as to how to approach the topic with one's children I love the mix of common and uncommon identities in a way that lends no judgement.

Honey Girl is a millennial coming-of-age book for adults with a romantic underbelly. It features a black lesbian main character who just finished her PhD in astronomy and is trying to figure life out; part of this figuring out also includes figuring out where the girl she drunkenly met in Vegas fits into her life plan. This was such a wonderfully emotional read with a cast of characters that felt so real, flawed, and loveable. The queer found families are so beautiful and the familial relationships are so honest and raw. The writing is poetic and stunning. I would recommend this book to every person that feels lost in the never ending expanse of the universe. 
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