Overall, this is a great series. Quite an intriguing (non)ending that makes me want to check out the spin-off. My only hang up is with the Gnishians. I don't quite understand their stakes in the game. Their presence seemed like a Deus ex Machina (no pun intended) to get to the end of the universe. I'm looking forward to diving into Ascender and seeing what's happened in the 10 years following the harvest.

Magical realism at its finest! A gorgeous novel that should be on your TBR list if it isn't already. Esquivel crafts complex and compelling characters, heightened by vivid and sensual language. The flow from one story into another (often only connected by a thin strand) along with the not-of-this-world incidents gave me Toni Morrison vibes all throughout the novel (specifically Beloved and Pilate come to mind).

I would definitely recommend this to literary readers and specifically anyone who enjoys magical realism.

I really wanted to like this more. I think that Sona Renee Taylor's The Body Is Not An Apology is still my number 1 body love book. I can't put my finger on why I just didn't love this. Maybe it's a better intro book? I really am not sure. Definitely a good place to start if you're looking into body positivity or if you feel that you need a refresher on some of the basic principles of body acceptance.

Not a great stand-alone comic but I can see how this would be an interesting read when paired with the TV show. If one were to watch the first season with this as a companion, I bet it would be compelling to know what was happening to Will while everyone else was looking for him. However, by itself, this piece just isn't strong enough to stand on its own two feet. Maybe a comic for the Stranger Things number 1 fan, but not me, unfortunately.

I love this book. I love Guy Branum. That's all you need to know.

Ok, maybe it's not all you need to know. First off, let me say that this book is a work of art. Branum perfectly marries memoir with cultural criticism in a way I didn't know was possible. Yes, I loved learning about Branum's upbringing and his time in Hollywood, but more than anything I enjoyed his wit.

Prior to listening to the audiobook (which I highly recommend), I knew that Branum was smart. I had heard him on the 100th episode of "My Favorite Murder" and thoroughly enjoyed his lessons to Karen and Georgia on the law (as it pertained to their podcast and their incorrect usage of several legal terms). But I didn't know just how intelligent he was until reading (listening to) his book. This man has encyclopedic knowledge AND intellect that dazzles. I'm still reeling from a close reading of "Bohemian Rhapsody" where Branum analyzes the song as a son's coming out story to his mother.

This is my ideal book: delightfully crafted story, pop culture, and thought-provoking probes. If you wanted a strictly joke on joke on joke book, this isn't the one for you. But if you want to gain a little more insight and appreciation for a man who has worked his ass off to get where he is, learn a whole bunch about a wide variety of topics (from the agriculture of Sutter County, California to the goddess Durga), and laugh your own ass off in the process, GET THIS BOOK! (You know I enjoyed a book when after listening to the audio version, I run to Amazon to buy a physical copy).

Now, someone please get this man another book deal so I can keep learning and cackling until I cry!

Very cute with some awesome pansexual representation. Both of the main characters are quirky but in their own way. They compliment each other very well and I'd love to see more of them.