4 stars Wasn’t sure what to expect with this one, but I was pleasantly surprised. This is the first I’ve read of Armstrong’s work. Nicola is grieving over the loss of her husband, Anton. Due to her cystic fibrosis, she always expected to die first. In an effort for closure, Nicola dabbles in the world…
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Illustrated by Olivia Chin Mueller 3 stars A sweet story about friendship, sadness, and listening to others. Ollie has the boos and his best friend, Ellie, will do whatever it takes to chase those sad feelings away. But sometimes we have to slow down and just sit with our sadness in the company of good…
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by Amy Bruni 4 stars A fascinating read that pairs historically-inspired recipes with haunted places around the U.S. I always love a cookbook that you can read all the way through and this one offers plenty of interesting tidbits about paranormal research, history, hauntings, and true crime. A brief history is given for each place…
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Translated by Minna Lin 4 stars More adventures in the world of yokai cats. A nice mix of new and old friends. It was fun to meet new characters like the ceiling hanging Tenjo-sagari, the sandy Sunakake Baba, and the echoing Yamabiko. Always love to see what Shiro the Nopperabo, Tama the Rokurokubi, and Mita…
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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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5 stars Another great graphic novel adaptation of a Mary Downing Hahn story. I haven’t read any of Hahn’s original novels, but these adaptations definitely make me want to go back and read them. Diana and Georgie are free to roam the land around Oak Hill Manor as long as they don’t go into the…
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5 stars A stunning graphic novel featuring all sorts of ghosts from spooky to friendly to downright adorable. A great adventure with plenty of humor, friendship, and mischief along the way. I loved this book. July Chen’s yin-yang eyes allow her to see ghosts. She usually tries to ignore them, but when she encounters a…
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3 stars An interesting examination of sightings related to the Beast of Bray Road, the history of werewolves and other creatures in the Midwest, and possible explanations for the slew of sightings. The author provides various stories told to her throughout the years. She explores the possibility of the unexplained with an open mind and…
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Illustrated by Anna Volcan 2 stars Some dynamics of school stay the same no matter where you are. Feeling like an outsider, getting used to new teachers, and the quandary of where to sit in the cafeteria. These are true even if your school is attended by ghosts, werewolves, and vampires. This is a pretty…
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Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars A sweet ending to a great series. After their last big adventure, Flora and Creepy Cat settle back into their familiar routines. But when Creepy Cat and the other supernatural cats suddenly go missing, the humans who love them set out to solve the case. Truths are…
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