Merman in My Tub Vol. 1 by Itokichi

Translated by Angela Liu 3 stars Tatsumi is minding his own business when he comes across a stranger in need. He offers help only to end up with a merman in his bathtub with no intention of leaving. Overall a fun read. I enjoyed the premise and loved the different characters that show up. The…

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My Little Pony: The Art of Equestria by Mary Jane Begin

4 stars A beautiful art book for fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. The book goes through the conception of Friendship is Magic, various characters and creatures, the show’s settings, some behind the scenes work, and the MLP fandom. Inside you’ll find shots from the show, concept art, clothing design, storyboards, and fan…

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Myths and Legends of Africa by Scott A. Leonard

4 stars A nice introduction to African myths and legends. There are 11 stories included in total that range from 1 to 4 pages. Photographs of various elements associated with the story are paired with each. I especially liked that the book isn’t just a collection of stories with no context. After each story, there…

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Nimona by ND Stevenson

3 stars A story of shapeshifters, villains, and heroes. It’s up to the reader to decide who is who. I initially read this a few years ago and thought it was okay. With the release of the film, I was interested in revisiting it. I did like it better the second time. The film is…

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