5 stars Perfectly written. Simple, yet persuasive. Important and inspiring messages all fit into an easily-digestible package. This was an amazing read. Everything about it was well done. It felt personal, logical, and effective. Everyone needs to read this book. Goodreads

I absolutely love Jen Wang‘s artwork. That was my main reason for picking this book up. I recently read The Prince and the Dressmaker and adored it. So I was excited to read this book. This one started off well enough. I liked how it called out some of the difficulties female gamers face and playing with actual…

2 stars I didn’t enjoy this one as much as the first one. While the first book felt a bit rushed, this one had the opposite problem as I found it dragged on without accomplishing much. The pacing was a bit slow for me and I wasn’t very satisfied by the end. I didn’t feel…

5 stars I absolutely loved this book. When I saw this at the library, I was initially intrigued by the lovely cover and interesting title. I didn’t really know what it would be about, but always love reading new graphic novels. This whole book is just fantastic. For starters, the artwork is gorgeous. It is…

4 stars Another butt-kicking installment in the Adventure Time Comics series. This is a great series for Adventure Time fans and there is something in it for everyone. As with the previous books, there is a nice variety in the art styles, writing, and stories. Some of my favorites in this collection were Rii Abrego‘s “Bad…

4 stars I really enjoyed this lovely collection of poems. Despite its age, so many of the emotions expressed still resonate today. The language used is phenomenal and the descriptions overall have the power to inspire the reader. I especially enjoyed Browning’s pacing and rhyme schemes. A wonderful book of poetry. Goodreads

3 stars A good continuation of The Only Living Boy series. The thing that really stands out in these books is the artwork. It is very well-done. Breath-taking landscapes, wonderful character design, intense action scenes. A visually stunning series. As the adventure continues, we find out more about the world Eric finds himself in and…

5 stars This is an absolutely gorgeous adaptation of The Giver. I read the original novel a few years ago and loved it. When I saw the graphic novel format at the library, I was very excited to read it. And I was not disappointed. One of this things I loved about Russell’s adaptation is that…

4 stars Oh my goodness, this is such a cool book. I love the concept of a carousel book with its various layers of pictures to make up a scene from the movie. Images include the Cave of Wonders, the market place, and the happy resolution. The text accompanying each scene is well-written. Because it…

4 stars A nice book about a birthday surprise. This is a Stage 1 reader book recommended for preschool to first grade. The sentences are short and simple and there is a lot of repetition to aid beginning readers. I really liked that even though it is an early reader book, it actually tells a…