3 stars I will admit I had some pretty high expectations for this graphic novel since it has gotten so much hype. But after finally reading it, I don’t feel like it lived up to my expectations. I really like the idea of a Muslim superhero and the step toward diversity it comics, but I…

2 stars I received an ARC of this book through LibraryThing in exchange for an honest review. Though I did not realize it until halfway through, this book contains a glossary of Russian words used in the novel, which was very helpful at times. The book also includes a piece written by Carner about her…

4 stars I love this series! The second volume is still packed with the same humor and epic artwork as the first, along with a little more maturity (in terms of the developing relationship and discussions of mental health). Funny, page-turning, and very entertaining; I just can’t get enough of this series. Volume 2 lays…

5 stars This is a truly breathtaking novel. When I first started the book, I was a little weary due to Q’s fixation on Margo. Great, another book about a boy idolizing a girl beyond personhood. But Green really surprised me with a fantastic glimpse into the human experience, through adolescent eyes. The book is…

4 stars This is such a weirdly intriguing comic. The characters are very unique (skeleton butler with an interesting backstory), the plot is so confusing yet riveting, and the artwork is crazy; all of which make for a page-turning adventure of chaos and fun. There is so much going on in this book, which can…

3 stars I received a copy of this book through Goodreads in exchange for an honest review. Overall, I think this book was well-written and interesting. The plot was good and while it was stretched out throughout this relatively long book, there was enough action between events to keep the reader engaged. The thing keeping…

3 stars My least favorite so far. While it is still not a bad graphic novel, this one was really chaotic and jumpy. It’s been a while since I read Volume 3 so I was a little foggy on what happened, but Chu’s daughter and sister really threw me off. Also the stories seemed random…

3 stars This is not my kind of poetry. In “Reactions to the Poems of T.S. Eliot”, Charles Powell is quoted as having said that “‘the ordinary reader’ would ‘make nothing of it’” and I think that is the case with me. I give the poems themselves two stars, but bump the book up to…

3 stars I received a copy of this book from LibraryThing in exchange for an honest review. This is a very interesting topic and Nelson covers it well. Overall, I liked the book. I think the sections on reparations were especially interesting in the brief history given and how DNA has been used in connection…

5 stars So I pretty much feel the same way about this book as I did the first one: it is absolutely amazing. This is a great continuation of the series. The characters and plot are just as fascinating, a true feat given the length of both books and the trend for the sequel to…