The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst

3 stars A little bit cottagecore. A little bit romance. Plenty of magic. When introverted librarian Kiela is forced to flee the Great Library of Alyssium due to violent political upheaval, she sets out with Caz, a sentient spider plant, and a few crates of spellbooks to travel to her childhood home on an outer…

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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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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 Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Volume 6

By Heather Nuhfer Illustrated by Amy Mebberson 5 stars This volume will have you on the edge of your seat. The ponies set out along with Princess Luna and Spike to rescue Rarity. Their journey will take them to great lengths and encounters with the sinister and surprising. Nice blend of humor and adventure. Pinkie…

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Office Gods by Catharina Octorina

Illustrated by Hiikariin 4 stars Picked this up at the library on a whim. I haven’t read the webcomic and wasn’t sure how I’d like it as I don’t tend to gravitate toward romance and drama. But from the beginning I was pulled in to the workplace culture of Olympus. Iris has landed a spot…

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The Girl from the Other Side: Siúil, A Rún, Vol. 3

by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars The mystery continues with more delightfully creepy adventures in the Outside. Shiva’s aunt has come back to claim her, but strange things start happening in their village. Teacher continues his search for Shiva and Shiva’s aunt reveals an unexpected secret. Picks up right where the last one…

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Serendipity by Stephen Cosgrove

Illustrated by Robin James 5 stars Pure magic! After spending years on an iceberg, a mysterious egg hatches and a curious sea creature is born. Not knowing who or what she is, she journeys to the Island of Capri for answers. Along the way, she meets new friends, helps others, and learns about the troubles…

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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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Sparks Volume 1: Portals by Revel Guts

4 stars This is absolutely adorable and I loved it and I need more immediately! I was not familiar with the webcomic before seeing this volume, but am so glad I stumbled across it at the library. So worth the read! At a magic academy with graduation just around the corner, underperforming student Philo isn’t…

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