Personal rating of 3 out of 5 stars
3 stars An open and compelling memoir as well as a call to action for representation into the intersection between Blackness and queerness, especially within the YA genre. Johnson does a wonderful job crafting a memoir that acts as a place of relatability for those who share his identities as well as a place for…
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3 stars An ancient treaty, adorable dragons, and a plot that starts with good intentions but takes on a sinister tinge as the stakes are raised and magic and science combine. What more could you want in a graphic novel? This was a nice first book in a series. It sets out the characters and…
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3 stars A light-hearted gothic romance between a vampire and a werewolf told in similar slice-of-life style to Andersen’s Sarah’s Scribbles series. Really enjoyed the different art style for this one. It worked very well for the mood and the characters (and it was gorgeous!). This book gives a humorous look at some of the…
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3 stars A good third book in the Magic Misfits series. I’ll admit this one didn’t quite hit the mark for me as well as the first two. Not sure if the series is losing some of its steam or if it was the listening format of the audiobook. This feels like a bridging point…
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3 stars At times I enjoyed the book and was eager to see what happened next, but by the end, I was left feeling that it was just… fine. I’ve seen various critiques of the books; some that resonate with me and others that don’t. I personally didn’t mind the narration. It was often melodramatic,…
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3 stars Overall a good volume that continues Wirt and Greg’s search for the Hero Frog. My problem with this one is the same as the last: the bonus comics after the main ones are just not for me. In this volume, we’re given more tales from Ms. Langtree’s school. They are simple, nonsensical, and…
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3 stars This collection of shorts is all about Princess Bubblegum! A nice fit for those looking for more PB in their lives. As with any compilation, there are some hits or misses, but overall it was a fun read. There is great diversity in the stories and expressions of the characters. Some stay true…
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3 stars A fun story following Finn as he switches places with the Rock Princess so she can carry out a plan to make the council take her seriously and save her kingdom. Fans of the show will enjoy these original tales of all new adventures and silliness that have the same heart as the…
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3 stars Whenever I dive into an Over the Garden Wall, I’m prepared for the strange and unexpected (as much as one can be when venturing into the Unknown). It’s part of what I love about the show and have loved about this graphic novel series. However, this one went in an entirely different direction….
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3 stars A collection of comics spanning 2016 that center around Kaye’s gender dysphoria, early stages of transitioning, and coming into herself. This includes many topics such as the awkwardness of gendered bathrooms, the frustration of being misgendered, being okay with one’s appearance, make up, hair removal, and feeling the need to play up one’s…
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