The Perks of Being an S-Class Heroine, Vol. 1

by Irinbi Illustrated by Grrr Translated by Kakao Entertainment 5 stars I absolutely loved this book! Hilarious, entertaining, and gorgeous. Before a woman’s untimely death, she accepts an odd offer for a life insurance package. When she finds herself transmigrated into a time-loop novel, she must figure out how to survive with the help of…

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My Little Pony/Transformers: Friendship in Disguise

by James Asmus, Ian Flynn, and Sam Maggs Illustrated by Tony Fleecs, Jack Lawrence, Sara Pitre-Durocher, Casey W. Coller, and Priscilla Tramontano 5 stars I was intrigued by this mashup, but honestly wasn’t expecting to like it. I was pleasantly surprised. Humor and adventure collide as the Transformers find themselves in Equestria. Follow the Autobots…

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I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 4 by Okura

Translated by Leighann Harvey 5 stars Absolute perfection. This is such a wonderful, wholesome series. This volume focuses on friendships growing apart, stereotypical assumptions and society’s conditions on acceptance, body image, and gender norms. I love how much Tomoko has developed and learned through her interactions with Hiroki as well as her coworkers. We also…

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Cat on the Hero’s Lap Vol. 2 by Kousuke Iijima

Illustrated by Shiori Translated by Alan Cheng and Rowena Chen 4 stars Another hilarious volume of adventures with Red, Grace, Aina, and, of course, Mr. Cat. The party continues their quest to defeat the Demon King, leveling up, encountering new foes, and meeting some new cats. Includes many relatable cat ownership situations such as going…

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Deadendia: The Divine Order (Deadendia #3)

by Hamish Steele 5 stars A satisfying conclusion to a fantastic series. In true DeadEndia fashion, this volume takes things from weird to weirder and I loved every moment of it. As always, the artwork is wonderful. It’s been really fun to see how the characters have evolved and grown throughout the series. A perfect…

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My Sister, The Cat Vol. 2 by Senko

Translated by Liya Sultanova 5 stars Another adorable collection featuring Neneko and Nekota. Heartwarming slice-of-life comics with plenty of cute sibling antics. From cooking together to helping with a fear of the dark, this book is so sweet. I love Neneko and Nekota so much. As with the first volume, the artwork is so cute….

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I Think Our Son Is Gay, Vol. 3 by Okura

Translated by Leighann Harvey 5 stars Another fantastic collection of comics. There are so many interesting interactions at play in this volume from secret crushes to coworkers, parents and siblings to friends. We see more dynamics between Hiroki and his father in this volume, which were well done. I loved how the family countered Akiyoshi’s…

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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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Wizkit: An Adventure Overdue by Tanya J. Scott

3 stars Wizkit is a wizard’s apprentice who prefers lounging inside and using magic to get out of doing work. But when the wizard instructs her to return an overdue library book, she’s forced to set out on a quest with the chatty book. Along the way, the pair make new friends, help other’s with…

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