Adapted by Mallory Reaves Art by Studio Dice 2.5 stars Based on the 2017 live-action Beauty and the Beast movie, this manga follows Belle’s perspective, providing her stream of consciousness as she rescues her father, befriends the castle’s inhabitants, and slowly falls in love with the Beast. A good adaptation. I would say you should…
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Translated by Zack Davisson 5 stars Adorable and hilarious. Kensuke Fuji continues his training to become an Ultimate Cat Whisperer, meeting new friends, outsmarting new foes, and answering the ultimate question: which is better for cats, indoor life or the freedom of the outdoors? Great humor. Fun artwork. This is such a fun series. Can’t…
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Illustrated by Forrest Burdett 5 stars Sweet, comforting, cozy, and adorable. Follow along with Miles as he settles into his new home and spends time with his adoptive dads and sister. This was such a sweet book. Absolutely adorable. I loved watching Miles learn new things, spend time with his new family, and share what…
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Illustrated by Miya Tashiro Translated by Junko Goda 4 stars A beautiful manga with sweet characters and wonderful messages about calling out injustice and fighting for your beliefs. In a kingdom that doesn’t allow the so-called Unhuman, beings born with magical powers, Princess Mio prepares for her betrothal to Prince Chika. But Mio has a…
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Illustrated by Brizida Magro 5 stars A heartfelt story of loss, grief, and keeping the memory of loved ones alive. After the death of his brother, a young boy sees the holes in his life that are left behind. But through talking with a friend about Matty and letting out his feelings, he learns to…
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Illustrated by John Picacio 4 stars While her family prepares for Dia de Muertos, Cala does not feel like celebrating. She misses her grandfather and can’t stop thinking of him. At the cemetery, Cala is separated from her family and encounters some mysterious horsemen that give her some valuable insight. A fascinating representation of the…
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3 stars The worlds of fantasy, the paranormal, and the apocalyptic collide in this graphic novel about a zombie outbreak and the team of unicorns that sets out to save what remains of humanity. This is definitely different than I was expecting. I thought it would take a more humorous approach, but the story dives…
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Translated by Geoffrey Trousselot 4 stars A sweet story that wonderfully balances the heartwarming and the heartbreaking. Café Funiculi Funicula provides customers with a unique opportunity to travel through time. However, there are some rather specific rules involved including that the present cannot be changed. Follow a handful of customers as they visit loved ones…
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4 stars I started reading this on Webtoon and enjoyed it. It was fun to read it again as a graphic novel. When the fashion-loving high school freshman Arcus moves from England to the Netherlands, he isn’t off to a great start. The other students make fun of his fashions, bully him about his gender…
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4 stars Absolutely adorable. So. Much. Blushing. Follow the world of battle skating where figure skating and martial arts collide. Rookie Emile is trying to make a name for himself as a skater. Things are looking good for him until he’s matched up against his skating idol, Radu. When Emile discovers Radu’s secret, things really…
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