Brite's voice is so unique: dark, haunting, and slightly grotesque. Some of the descriptions are intense, but, compared to his other works, seem almost tame in comparison. However, many of the images in these short stories tend to stick.

These books always seem to fly by, I can't believe I'm already done with it. The only grip I had with this installment is that there seemed to be so much stuff that happened in between books that I was slightly put off guard. I was worried that I had skipped a book, but nope. I really hope it didnt' happen in a short story, because that was sort of a big plot point.

More of a 2.5 rating.

This probably wasn't the best introduction to Squirrel Girl. I've been meaning to check out the comics, but haven't gotten around to it. For some reason this book was put in the teen section of the library, when it easily could have fit in the juvenile section, but I think that's more because Doreen is fourteen in this book.

I could have done without the constant footnotes. I didn't think they were necessary at all and didn't really add any humor to it. Also, it's a major pain when you're reading the ebook version.

I think I was just expecting more out of this book, but at least it gave me the passing idea of a Rocket Raccoon and Squirrel Girl teamup, which would be amazing.

2.5 rating.

While this comic is visually impressive, the story itself doesn't compare. It and the characters seem so flat and lifeless (ha ha), though the only one that is remotely interesting is Wendell the ghost. Marjorie doesn't seem to have any emotion other than sad and the villain is more of an annoyance than actual threat.

I don't know why it has taken me this long to read this book. Even before I had read anything of Wilde, I knew that he was one of my favorite authors due to his many witticisms and sayings. The Picture of Dorian Gray has both of these in spades. It's books like these that made me wish I were back in school, thinking and discussing books in an academic sense, with themes and motifs. There's certainly a lot that can be chiseled away from this book.

The preface alone sparks so many ideas.

3.5 rating

Giants Days has to be one of the funniest comics I have ever read. The stories are always amusingly outlandish and the wit is lovingly sharp, but most laughs come from the overexaggerated facial expressions. Naturally, I was a little worried that this story wouldn't hold up as well being in a less visual medium. I was half right.

This book is better for people who have already read the comics. I wouldn't give it to someone as an introduction to the series, as it doesn't too much of setting up and introducing the characters. The comic does something similar, but I'm a little more forgiving of that seeing as that usually happens within that medium.

Other than that, it's very faithful to the characters and tone. No one seemed out of character and nothing seemed too far-fetched. Once you've started with the comic, be sure to give this one a read.

As a huge Crow fan, this has to be the most disappointing Crow story I've ever read. The ending is too rushed, some of the scenes could have used an extra panel or two for some transition shots, and, really, this Crow didn't do anything for me. I'm extremely tired of the white savior trope and see no reason why Jaime couldn't be Japanese.

When I try to evaluate Crow stories, I usually measure them on a rank of how uncomfortable they make me, how just their revenge feels, and how messed up the situation is. This comes in at the very bottom. There are better comics and novels out there.

Another phenomenal addition to the Rick Riordan Presents imprint. I couldn't put it down for one moment. I know very little about Mayan mythology, so hopefully those who are a little more knowledgable about the subject feels it's a good introduction. I need the sequel immediately.

While the art style is charming and the folklore here is interesting, every other aspect of the story comes off as bland and shapeless. The story isn't told very linearly, which is fine, but confusing at times. The two main leads are very bland with little to no personality traits to even differentiate them. For children wanting to hear about cool monsters and gain an introductory look into them this is a neat place to start, but for people already in the know about them, there isn't much here to build on.