Gossamer by Stephen Cosgrove

Illustrated by Wendy Edelson 4 stars A sweet story about vanity, pride, and inward and outward beauty. Prettina the winter weasel is sure she is the most beautiful creature in all of the Land of Barely There. She journeys around to see if anyone can compare. But when trouble finds her, she encounters an old…

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My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic #8

By Heather Nuhfer Illustrated by Amy Mebberson 4 stars An exciting end to a really cool story arc. Can the ponies rescue Rarity from her nightmare form? Will Luna have the strength to face her own demons? A thrilling story with plenty of action and humor. Great artwork that keeps the story moving. I really…

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She Who Knows by Nnedi Okorafor

4 stars A fantastically crafted story. Najeeba has heard the Call and knows it is time to travel the Salt Roads. But only men and boys are supposed to experience the Call. Follow Najeeba on her unprecedented journey beyond her home to travel the Salt Roads with her father and brothers, change her family’s prospects,…

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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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Monster Cats Vol. 1 by Pandania

Translated by Minna Lin 4 stars Absolutely adorable! I’ve really been enjoying the Yokai Cats series and was excited to see this collection of monster cat stories. Nice variety of monsters including a vampire, a yeti, a mimic, a dryad, a slime, and so much more. Find out what it’s like to live with a…

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Moomin: The Complete Tove Jansson Comic Strip, Vol. 2 by Tove Jansson

4 stars Another delightful, insightful, and wonderfully odd collection of comics. From hiring a maid to building a house, there are big changes in store for Moomin and his family in this volume. Notable characters are added to the cast including Mrs. Fillyjonk, Little My, and Misabel. Wonderful artwork that matches the whimsy, absurdity, and…

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My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic #7

By Heather Nuhfer Illustrated by Amy Mebberson 4 stars Another intriguing volume. The ponies’ rescue efforts don’t go as planned. Now they find themselves locked in a dungeon with no hope for escape. Plenty of action in this volume. Love that Spike gets a bigger role. As with the previous volumes, the artwork is great….

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My First Indoor Garden: Everything You Need to Know to Grow Little Houseplants

by Philippe Asseray Illustrated by Charlène Tong Translated by Grace McQuillan 4 stars A nice little intro to growing indoor plants. The book goes through the basics such as tools needed, best placement practices, watering techniques, fertilizing, and repotting. It provides information about a variety of houseplants including carnivorous plants, water lilies, cacti, mushrooms, and…

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ARTificial Intelligence by David Biedrzycki

4 stars Absolutely adorable! Robot has always been different. But it isn’t until he experiences the magic of art that he finds an outlet for his ambitions. Follow Robot as he navigates the strict dynamics within the warehouse where he works and the beauty of the world beyond. Such a sweet story. I love the…

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