Personal rating of 3 out of 5 stars
3 stars An interesting graphic adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery”. This does a good job of capturing the mood of the original story. The same eeriness and dread are apparent throughout. Much of the story is told through its pauses and the book is very art-heavy. I would recommend having already read the original…
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by Sorata Akiduki Translated by Caleb Cook 3 stars A sweet book with a loose basis around the story of Snow White. I’ve watched the first season of the anime and wanted to give the manga a try. Shirayuki is well-known for her rare red hair, but when it gains her some unwanted attention, she…
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Translated by Molly Rabbitt 3 stars Another fun volume featuring Nao’s adventures as Nyao, the cat, with his human caretaker, Chika. The second volume continues Nao’s attempts to navigate life as a cat while also trying to figure out how to reconnect with his human body. Light-hearted slice-of-life story with fun humor and adorable artwork….
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by Ridley Pearson Illustrated by Abigail Larson 3 stars This book features backstories and twists on Aladdin, Chernabog from Fantasia, Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Alice in Wonderland, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, The Little Mermaid, and The Rescuers. It was fun to visit the worlds of some of the less-retold stories. I was…
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Illustrated by Michela Cacciatore 3 stars A really fun concept. I recommend reading after having watched My Little Pony: The Movie (1986). This graphic novel features Reeka and Draggle’s own daughters and their plot for revenge against the pony world. They set their sights on Equestria and come up with a plan to create chaos…
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Illustrated by Raissa Figueroa 3 stars A fun twist of an adventure story with humor, kindness, and bravery all its own. Princess Susan is worried about her kingdom’s dragon problem, but her parents are too concerned with buying sparkles and frills to do much about it. The enterprising princess takes matters into her own hands…
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by Gene Luen Yang Illustrated by Gurihiru 3 stars Continues the story established in Part 1. I checked out the first two books from the library together and didn’t realize there was a third book, so I was thinking this would wrap up more quickly. Still, this one offers a nice break from the major…
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by Gene Luen Yang Illustrated by Gurihiru 3 stars This graphic novel spin-off picks up where the show left off. Aang and Katara are getting all cutesy, giving Sokka major “oogies”. Toph has started a school for metalbending. And Zuko has become the new Fire Lord, establishing the Harmony Restoration Movement to remove Fire Nation…
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Illustrated by Agnes Garbowska 3 stars A cute spin-off of the 2019 show. I actually didn’t know about the show before reading this and have since watched a few episodes. The graphic novel seems pretty true to the characters and setting. The artwork is super cute. Really fun visuals. On the wordy side, but the…
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by Chris Colfer 3 stars Another fun dive into the Land of Stories. Alex and Conner are back in the real world after their first adventure in their father’s homeland. This comes with its own ups and downs, including a new dog, getting used to school again, and their mother’s changing relationship with her coworker,…
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