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Really cute graphic novel about a vampire and a werewolf! There isn’t much plot, just a few scenes with puns or cute conclusions. I really like how there doesn’t need to be much character development but the art conveys all of the emotions. It was a brief read (under 30 mins) and I’m sure I could read it again!
YA fantasy novel about a princess who was born with the curse of being poisonous.
I really love the lore, based on Persian stories. They all connected together, sometimes in ways I did not expect. While I had my suspicions, I was surprised by the plot twists this novel took me on, wondering along with the main character, uncertain what would work. Part of my uncertainty also came from not knowing what she would do as her motives were kind of all over the place and reckless or indecisive. I really enjoy the bi representation, though the romance isn’t as good as I wish it was. While it isn’t perfect, I wish I had another novel just like this to read, too bad this isn’t a series!
I really love the lore, based on Persian stories. They all connected together, sometimes in ways I did not expect. While I had my suspicions, I was surprised by the plot twists this novel took me on, wondering along with the main character, uncertain what would work. Part of my uncertainty also came from not knowing what she would do as her motives were kind of all over the place and reckless or indecisive. I really enjoy the bi representation, though the romance isn’t as good as I wish it was. While it isn’t perfect, I wish I had another novel just like this to read, too bad this isn’t a series!
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Space gays fight for freedom!
Beautiful art and characters that are interesting from the very first page. I love the detail put into the art of these sci-fi cities and battles. The plot is very feministic and empowering. It mostly highlights women, trans women, and wlw which is very cool to see. Of course I wish there were more, I will be excitedly awaiting the future additions to this series. But this honestly is a perfect first graphic novel to the series.
Rating: 4.5.. rounding up to 5 stars because this is pretty much perfect!
Beautiful art and characters that are interesting from the very first page. I love the detail put into the art of these sci-fi cities and battles. The plot is very feministic and empowering. It mostly highlights women, trans women, and wlw which is very cool to see. Of course I wish there were more, I will be excitedly awaiting the future additions to this series. But this honestly is a perfect first graphic novel to the series.
Rating: 4.5.. rounding up to 5 stars because this is pretty much perfect!
A fantasy novel about a society where some have nothing, some have luxury they have taken, but truly they know nothing.
This was a bit slow at the start, took me about 100 pages to get into it but once I did, I couldn’t put it down. At first the lore is a bit confusing but I encourage anyone who feels that way to stick with it, it fits together piece by piece.
The romance is so bittersweet. I love the dynamics of the characters and their dialogue felt genuine, even if it was a bit cliche at points.
This book shocked me, many different times. I think the ending is the most shocking of all, though not in the best way. It leaves me confused as to why the character made that choice, and wanting to know what happens next because it seems almost contradictory. Maybe that is the point.
(edit: I didn’t realize there was a second book! Looking forward to see if it ties up what I felt was missing from the end)
This was a bit slow at the start, took me about 100 pages to get into it but once I did, I couldn’t put it down. At first the lore is a bit confusing but I encourage anyone who feels that way to stick with it, it fits together piece by piece.
The romance is so bittersweet. I love the dynamics of the characters and their dialogue felt genuine, even if it was a bit cliche at points.
This book shocked me, many different times. I think the ending is the most shocking of all, though not in the best way. It leaves me confused as to why the character made that choice, and wanting to know what happens next because it seems almost contradictory. Maybe that is the point.
(edit: I didn’t realize there was a second book! Looking forward to see if it ties up what I felt was missing from the end)
A quick read (under an hour) on the origin of botanist and high schooler Pamela Isley who becomes Poison Ivy.
This graphic novel has such beautiful art, but I really felt like the way things concluded was a bit harsh. I understand that this is “anti-hero” but I think there could have been a better way to end the issue with both male characters. I just wish this could have had a better message for the youth reading it because as it stands it just seems to say “you can’t trust anyone, especially men”. Maybe a longer length novel could have elaborated on her decent to madness, but in this version it feels so rushed. Even the romance is rushed and doesn’t make sense. I also don’t understand how she gained her powers, I felt like this origin story should have provided some answer to that.
In general, I am left upset with the rushed conclusion, wanting a lot more. 2.5 stars.
This graphic novel has such beautiful art, but I really felt like the way things concluded was a bit harsh. I understand that this is “anti-hero” but I think there could have been a better way to end the issue with both male characters. I just wish this could have had a better message for the youth reading it because as it stands it just seems to say “you can’t trust anyone, especially men”. Maybe a longer length novel could have elaborated on her decent to madness, but in this version it feels so rushed. Even the romance is rushed and doesn’t make sense. I also don’t understand how she gained her powers, I felt like this origin story should have provided some answer to that.
In general, I am left upset with the rushed conclusion, wanting a lot more. 2.5 stars.
A graphic book with short chapters focusing on one of ten different couples.
I really liked some of the concepts of these relationships but the execution was poor. The chapters are very short, with seven single page bits on how they interact. I wanted more plot on how they met or decided to move in together but instead it’s very basic cooking, cuddling, flirting together scenes. Cute, but not really much content plot wise. Also a lot of the relationships are based purely on tropes which just makes it boring and not as entertaining. I wish the author would have chosen 3 characters and instead focused on building out their story, showing their growth together, challenges, and how it works out. But instead it’s pretty art with barely any plot.
I really liked some of the concepts of these relationships but the execution was poor. The chapters are very short, with seven single page bits on how they interact. I wanted more plot on how they met or decided to move in together but instead it’s very basic cooking, cuddling, flirting together scenes. Cute, but not really much content plot wise. Also a lot of the relationships are based purely on tropes which just makes it boring and not as entertaining. I wish the author would have chosen 3 characters and instead focused on building out their story, showing their growth together, challenges, and how it works out. But instead it’s pretty art with barely any plot.
Evelyn Hugo is a biracial, bicultural, bisexual Hollywood actress, whose story is revealed through conversation with biracial narrator Monique.
I think the main premise of the story is about bisexuality, specifically when you cannot come out due to the lack of acceptance that may exist. I wish that more of this novel would have focused on the bicultural/biracial elements of Evelyn Hugo. While it is mentioned occasionally, I think it did not have a true impact on her rise to fame, and it would have added to that side of her character to show what she had to overcome as a person of color in Hollywood. As the novel currently stands, Evelyn feels very much like a white woman, and I think it would have been fine to have been written like that, since the main focus is on sex and sexuality.
As I neared the end of this novel, I began to wonder, do I like or hate Evelyn Hugo? And to that, I think the answer is the same as the narrators: it’s complicated. Evelyn is portrayed as a truly flawed character who may have made poor choices but ultimately stands by her decisions, and I respect that.
3.5 to 4 stars. While I may not know how to feel about Evelyn, I know that is the point of the book and the writing was consistently engaging.
I think the main premise of the story is about bisexuality, specifically when you cannot come out due to the lack of acceptance that may exist. I wish that more of this novel would have focused on the bicultural/biracial elements of Evelyn Hugo. While it is mentioned occasionally, I think it did not have a true impact on her rise to fame, and it would have added to that side of her character to show what she had to overcome as a person of color in Hollywood. As the novel currently stands, Evelyn feels very much like a white woman, and I think it would have been fine to have been written like that, since the main focus is on sex and sexuality.
As I neared the end of this novel, I began to wonder, do I like or hate Evelyn Hugo? And to that, I think the answer is the same as the narrators: it’s complicated. Evelyn is portrayed as a truly flawed character who may have made poor choices but ultimately stands by her decisions, and I respect that.
3.5 to 4 stars. While I may not know how to feel about Evelyn, I know that is the point of the book and the writing was consistently engaging.
3.5 stars. Morgan is a high schooler who wants to move away from her small island town and be her true, girl loving, self.
This graphic novel about coming out is very cute. I don’t think the characters are very multi dimensional or realistic, nor is the reason for romance, but I think that can be ignored as it’s a short graphic novel and that isn’t the point. The art is very beautiful and I love how they included little chat blocks alongside the story.
This graphic novel about coming out is very cute. I don’t think the characters are very multi dimensional or realistic, nor is the reason for romance, but I think that can be ignored as it’s a short graphic novel and that isn’t the point. The art is very beautiful and I love how they included little chat blocks alongside the story.
This was very bad. Everything in me wanted to DNF this book, from the very first chapters to the slow drag of an end. I kept reading to see if it got any better, it really didn’t.
What I wanted: Fae fantasy lore and unlikely romance.
What I got: A pick-me girl and her feral animal beast bf (who is in fact not feral and rarely a beast)
A waste of a read. Find another beauty and the beast retelling.
What I wanted: Fae fantasy lore and unlikely romance.
What I got: A pick-me girl and her feral animal beast bf (who is in fact not feral and rarely a beast)
A waste of a read. Find another beauty and the beast retelling.
Several characters set out to make their change on a world ruled by the emperor and his constructs.
I loved this book. It was a slow start due to the switching between many POVs and I did have to go back occasionally to keep track but about half way through it gets much easier to juggle. This book was very plot/lore dense and I loved it. The world building is great and I think it worked out well that we followed the journey of a character who was discovering how the world around them functioned. I liked having many characters to root for, each with their own goals and ideals.
I loved this book. It was a slow start due to the switching between many POVs and I did have to go back occasionally to keep track but about half way through it gets much easier to juggle. This book was very plot/lore dense and I loved it. The world building is great and I think it worked out well that we followed the journey of a character who was discovering how the world around them functioned. I liked having many characters to root for, each with their own goals and ideals.