Illustrated by Karen George 5 stars Absolutely adorable! The narration perfectly captures a child’s perspective as she introduces her mother’s wheelchair, aka Mama Car, and the various expeditions they go on together. The artwork is so sweet. Lovely representations of wheelchair use and limb differences. This book was so cute. Feel-good and cozy with wonderful…
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3 stars A spicy paranormal romance that puts a modern spin on A Christmas Carol. Harriet loves all things Christmas, but when a Ghost of Christmas Past comes to haunt her, they’re both a little confused about the assignment. As they visit her holiday past, they uncover something deeper than either of them expected. Interesting…
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by Irinbi Illustrated by Grrr Translated by Kakao Entertainment 5 stars Ailette continues her intense training to prepare for the upcoming time loops, tackling the last few floors of the Skyscraper of Suffering. But she’s in for a few surprises. New companions, new battles, and new challenges await her. Can she survive her current run-in…
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by Irinbi Illustrated by Grrr Translated by Kakao Entertainment 5 stars Another fantastic volume that furthers Ailette and Tesilid’s story. Prinz is off to the Knight Academy and Bianca heads to the capital to investigate its political forces, but Ailette has plenty to keep her occupied. This volume is more battle-heavy as Ailette trains with…
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by Irinbi Illustrated by Grrr Translated by Kakao Entertainment 5 stars In the previous volume, Ailette unexpectedly met the protagonist, Tesilid, but in the process got swept up in a dungeon. Find out who survives the epic battle and what Ailette’s next adventure brings. This volume covered so much ground. Ailette starts weapons training, obtains…
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3 stars The Winterberry witches and the Red Vampire Clan have never gotten along. When their peaceful negotiations take a turn for the worst, chaos ensures. In the havoc, Morgana Winterberry’s magic goes a bit sideways, turning vampire Oz into a cat. The two will have to work together to change Oz back and uncover…
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Illustrated by Abraham Matias 4 stars A stunning story of a woman’s journey through the nine levels of Mictlān with the guidance of her Xoloitzcuintle, Popo. Wonderfully written. Nana’s journey includes her own version of the nine levels of Mictlān, including a river, a path of obsidian, snow, and strong winds. Her trials are gentler…
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Illustrated by Sienna Youngsun Kim 5 stars An adorable story about a family coming together for a Thanksgiving meal. A young girl helps her mother shop for Thanksgiving. They have one list for the Korean market and one for the local market. It isn’t until they are all together enjoying the meal that the girl…
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by Shifa Saltagi Safadi Illustrated by Aaliya Jaleel 5 stars Amina and her family have just moved to Indian from Syria. A lot of thing are different, but Amina has the perfect formula for making friends in America. Her plan gets off to a rocky start, so Amina has to switch gears and try something…
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3 stars A little book with a lot of heart. A sweet collection focusing on the power of food and connection. Follow Melian in this mini-memoir as she discovers her love of cooking, explores all her senses, and revisits memories of food and family. A nice look at the meaning we place on food, cooking,…
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