Personal rating of 4 out of 5 stars
Translated by Minna Lin 4 stars Absolutely adorable! I’ve really been enjoying the Yokai Cats series and was excited to see this collection of monster cat stories. Nice variety of monsters including a vampire, a yeti, a mimic, a dryad, a slime, and so much more. Find out what it’s like to live with a…
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4 stars Another delightful, insightful, and wonderfully odd collection of comics. From hiring a maid to building a house, there are big changes in store for Moomin and his family in this volume. Notable characters are added to the cast including Mrs. Fillyjonk, Little My, and Misabel. Wonderful artwork that matches the whimsy, absurdity, and…
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By Heather Nuhfer Illustrated by Amy Mebberson 4 stars Another intriguing volume. The ponies’ rescue efforts don’t go as planned. Now they find themselves locked in a dungeon with no hope for escape. Plenty of action in this volume. Love that Spike gets a bigger role. As with the previous volumes, the artwork is great….
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by Chris Singleton and Ryan G. Van Cleave Illustrated by Adriana Pérez Perales 4 stars Such a cool series! Explore the life of Mae Jemison from childhood through years of education, research, and humanitarian efforts to her career as an astronaut and her work after space. Well-written and filled with interesting facts. Wonderful black-and-white illustrations…
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by Philippe Asseray Illustrated by Charlène Tong Translated by Grace McQuillan 4 stars A nice little intro to growing indoor plants. The book goes through the basics such as tools needed, best placement practices, watering techniques, fertilizing, and repotting. It provides information about a variety of houseplants including carnivorous plants, water lilies, cacti, mushrooms, and…
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4 stars Absolutely adorable! Robot has always been different. But it isn’t until he experiences the magic of art that he finds an outlet for his ambitions. Follow Robot as he navigates the strict dynamics within the warehouse where he works and the beauty of the world beyond. Such a sweet story. I love the…
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Illustrated by Hiikariin 4 stars Picked this up at the library on a whim. I haven’t read the webcomic and wasn’t sure how I’d like it as I don’t tend to gravitate toward romance and drama. But from the beginning I was pulled in to the workplace culture of Olympus. Iris has landed a spot…
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by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars The mystery continues with more delightfully creepy adventures in the Outside. Shiva’s aunt has come back to claim her, but strange things start happening in their village. Teacher continues his search for Shiva and Shiva’s aunt reveals an unexpected secret. Picks up right where the last one…
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by G. M. Berrow 4 stars Along with her friend Cheese Sandwich, Pinkie Pie throws her biggest party yet… celebrating the nominees of the Glammy Awards. When the party starts to flop, her attempts to make it an unforgettable night put her on the radar of Songbird Serenade. Now she’s off to perform at the…
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4 stars This is absolutely adorable and I loved it and I need more immediately! I was not familiar with the webcomic before seeing this volume, but am so glad I stumbled across it at the library. So worth the read! At a magic academy with graduation just around the corner, underperforming student Philo isn’t…
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