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Sleepless, Vol. 2
Vaughn, Sarah
Sheila's rating
5 stars--lovely story, lovely art. Very glad I read this series!
5 stars--loved it! Love the art, love the simple yet traditional story, love the characters and light fantasy world building. If you like sweet, roman 5 stars--loved it! Love the art, love the simple yet traditional story, love the characters and light fantasy world building. If you like sweet, romantic graphic novels, highly recommended. ...more
Critical Role: Vox Machina Origins #3
Colville, Matthew *
B077J1KZXR
Love the art in this series.
Monstress, Vol. 3: Haven (Monstress, #3)
Liu, Marjorie *
5 stars--it was amazing. The art, the characters, the story--everything about this series is stellar.
Though the ending upset me! Ahh!
B0767MFH5M
Quick read, lovely art. I like the way they're slowing bringing the party together.
Critical Role – Vox Machina: Origins #1
Quick read, lovely art.
Ito, Junji
5 stars--amazing. This novel is a frenetic nightmare of imagery. The stories and art combine to create a truly chilling, fascinating tale. If you're a 5 stars--amazing. This novel is a frenetic nightmare of imagery. The stories and art combine to create a truly chilling, fascinating tale. If you're a horror fan, it's a must-read. ...more
The Blackmail Marriage
Earithen
B07FW13N2B
3 stars--I liked the book.
I'm not really a romance reader, but when I saw Netgalley had some Harlequin Mangas available to request, I was curious.
This 3 stars--I liked the book.
This is a very simplified version of the original novel, but it was a fun, fast read. Characterization is minimal and the plot is pretty much what you'd expect from the description, but I smiled as I read. The art was enjoyable--especially the illustrations of formal clothing. (Lots of billowing dresses and such.)
I received this review copy from the publisher on NetGalley. Thanks for the opportunity to read and review; I appreciate it! ...more
By Chance or Providence
Cloonan, Becky
4 stars--I really liked it. This collection contains three shorter stories--"Wolves," "The Mire," and "Demeter." I enjoyed all three. There's not a lo 4 stars--I really liked it. This collection contains three shorter stories--"Wolves," "The Mire," and "Demeter." I enjoyed all three. There's not a lot of text--these are more the suggestion of stories rather than full arcs. They're mysterious and spooky and leave lots of room for interpretation. Clonan's art is fabulous--sinister and beautiful at once. ...more
Hero Cats Volume 1
Puttkammer, Kyle
3 stars--I liked it. Cute book for kids who are cat crazy--or who want an intro to comic books. Likely it's appropriate for very young children.
High Fantasies (Rat Queens, #4)
Wiebe, Kurtis J. *
4 stars--I really liked it. This is a simple and quick tale about the Queens, but I laughed out loud a few times and had a fun time reading it.
Voltron Legendary Defender Vol. 2: Pilgrimage
Hedrick, Tim
4 stars--I really liked it.
If you watch the Netflix series Voltron, you'll likely enjoy this graphic novel, which provides an alternative adventure fo 4 stars--I really liked it.
If you watch the Netflix series Voltron, you'll likely enjoy this graphic novel, which provides an alternative adventure for the paladins. Some highlights:
* Lots of Hunk moments (which are lacking in the show, and it's a pity--he's a great character)
* A cool new alien race
* A really creepy Lovecraftian giant space monster
* The humor we've come to expect from the series.
Lovely art as well!
Smy, Pam
B01N80HZ25
4 creeped-out stars.
I'm tagging this as a graphic novel, but that's not quite right--it's a story written as a diary, with added illustrations (the il 4 creeped-out stars.
I'm tagging this as a graphic novel, but that's not quite right--it's a story written as a diary, with added illustrations (the illustrations are important to the plot, though). It's dark and gothic, exploring bullying, loneliness, and anger. The illustrations are a delight and really add to the melancholy of the story.
This is a quick, sad read, and I recommend it to anyone who enjoys dark tales. ...more
Monstress, Vol. 2: The Blood (Monstress, #2)
5 stars--it was amazing.
Volume two did not disappoint. I just adore this series--the art, the characters, everything. Highly recommended.
Monstress, Vol. 1: Awakening (Monstress, #1)
5 million stars. Amazing, incredible, gorgeous.
If you like graphic novels, or you like dark fantasy, or you like beautiful art, or you like stories wi 5 million stars. Amazing, incredible, gorgeous.
If you like graphic novels, or you like dark fantasy, or you like beautiful art, or you like stories with strong female characters, you must read this. The subject matter can be violent (definitely for adults), but I absolutely loved every page.
A cult of priestess/witches, talking cats called nekomancers (!!!), tentacle old gods, beast people (including the most adorable fox girl), fae courts, dark magic, family secrets--there's so much here to love.
On to book 2! ...more
My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Vol. 1 (My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, #1)
Ferris, Emil *
Amazing art, amazing story. If you enjoy graphic novels (or art museums), pick this up.
Even though it's set in the 1960s, I found it quite timely as Amazing art, amazing story. If you enjoy graphic novels (or art museums), pick this up.
Even though it's set in the 1960s, I found it quite timely as well.
(Warnings for sexual violence, racism, nazis.) ...more
Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Search, Part 3 (The Search, #3)
Yang, Gene Luen *
Avatar: The Last Airbender: The Promise, Part 3 (The Promise, #3)
Voltron: Legendary Defender, Volume 1
Cute comic if you're a fan of the show! It takes place during season 1.
Demons (Rat Queens, #3)
The Queens are always charming, and I liked this book, but it seemed disjointed. More than once I thought a page was missing, since changes in charact The Queens are always charming, and I liked this book, but it seemed disjointed. More than once I thought a page was missing, since changes in character/plot were so abrupt.
I'm not sure I'll read any more of the series; it depends on what happens with the artist. ...more
The Far Reaching Tentacles of N'rygoth (Rat Queens, #2)
4 stars ("I really liked it"), but I didn't think it was as sheer fun as the first volume. I especially enjoyed the flashbacks to the Queens' former l 4 stars ("I really liked it"), but I didn't think it was as sheer fun as the first volume. I especially enjoyed the flashbacks to the Queens' former lives. ...more
Sass and Sorcery (Rat Queens #1)
B00J9O0QC0
5 stars for sheer fun.
Nerd confession time: I play D&D twice a week. Reading this felt like playing a particularly lively and hilarious tabletop s 5 stars for sheer fun.
Nerd confession time: I play D&D twice a week. Reading this felt like playing a particularly lively and hilarious tabletop session. I liked the art, loved the characters, and had a really good time reading this. ...more
Agent Gates and the Secret Adventures of Devonton Abbey
Subhiyah, Camaren
Love the art, fun plot, ultimately silly.
Castle Waiting, Vol. 2 (Castle Waiting Omnibus Collection #2)
Medley, Linda
Funny, sweet... and over too soon.
Saga, Vol. 2
Vaughan, Brian K. *
Castle Waiting, Vol. 1 (Castle Waiting Omnibus Collection, #1)
If you're a first-time reader of graphic novels, or if (like me) you sometimes struggle with the media, this is a great place to start. The simple lin If you're a first-time reader of graphic novels, or if (like me) you sometimes struggle with the media, this is a great place to start. The simple line drawings are easy to follow. The story is cute, funny, whimsical, and surprising. I'd give this three stars, but I'm giving a bonus star for how amazing (and unique!) the nuns are. ...more
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