That Blue Sky Feeling, Vol. 1 by Okura

Illustrated by Coma Hashii Translated by Jocelyne Allen 4 stars I finished Okura’s I Think Our Son is Gay series and absolutely loved it so I thought I’d give his original webcomic story a try. Noshiro is starting at yet another new school. He doesn’t have a problem making new friends, but when he encounters…

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My Little Pony: Pinkie Pie Steps Up (Beyond Equestria #2)

by G. M. Berrow 4 stars Along with her friend Cheese Sandwich, Pinkie Pie throws her biggest party yet… celebrating the nominees of the Glammy Awards. When the party starts to flop, her attempts to make it an unforgettable night put her on the radar of Songbird Serenade. Now she’s off to perform at the…

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Peryton Panic (Ponyville Mysteries #4) by Penumbra Quill

4 stars The mystery continues. Strange things have been happening ever since the new unicorn family moved to Ponyville. A mysterious creature has turned up and now the Mane 6 are trying to keep the Cutie Mark Crusaders from new friends, Lilymoon and Ambermoon. Follow Sweetie Belle and her friends as they search for answers…

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Distillatoria (Over The Garden Wall Original #1)

by Jonathan Case Illustrated by Jim Campbell 4 stars Follow Greg and Wirt on a brand-new full-length adventure. The brothers find themselves back home, but all is not as it seems. Beatrice is still with them and a talking bird is sure to gain some attention. Now they must figure out how to get her…

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Moon by Alison Oliver

3.5 stars A sweet celebration of nature, play, and the freedom of embracing one’s wolfy ways. The story follows a little girl named Moon whose every moment of the day is accounted for. One night she journeys out to learn to be free and a little bit wild. I absolutely love the colors in this….

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Grilled Cheese and Dragons (Princess Pulverizer #1) by Nancy Krulik

Illustrated by Ben Balistreri 4 stars I loved this book! Action, adventure, and humor. Princess Pulverizer does not want to be a princess. She’d rather be a knight. In order to attend Knight School, she must first complete a Quest of Kindness to prove herself. I always love an unconventional princess and Princess Pulverizer is…

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Loading Penguin Hugs: Heartwarming Comics from Chibird by Jacqueline Chen

4 stars An absolutely adorable collection of feel-good comics told with warmth, positivity, and humor. Cute artwork featuring various animals including a motivational penguin, some positivity bunnies, and a supportive hedgehog. At the back is an index broken out by theme (positivity, self-esteem, bad day). This was a nice detail and works well for finding…

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Death by Dumpling (Noodle Shop Mystery #1) (Audiobook)

by Vivien Chien Narrated by Cheryl May 2 stars A fine cozy mystery. I enjoyed this well enough and appreciated the spin on the genre. I do think it kind of dragged by the end but it works fine as a relatively quick, low-stakes read. I listened to the audiobook though and the narrator did…

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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

5 stars I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. It’s not a genre I would typically gravitate toward, but I was instantly pulled in by Braithwaite’s dark humor and dry wit. Korede would do anything to protect her younger sister, Ayoola. But after the third boyfriend who’s wound of dead in…

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