Oct 16
I Left The House Today! by Cassandra Calin
4 stars A hilarious, relatable collection of comics. Finds humor in fashion trends, relationships, hair care, and daily life. Great artwork. Highly entertaining. Goodreads
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Oct 14
Cursed Princess Club Volume Four by LambCat
5 stars Another gorgeous, adorable, and hilarious volume. Delightfully fun. All the pieces established in the previous volume converge in one very eventful day. From Frederick’s attempts to ask Gwen to the gala to Nell’s deadly prophecy to Prez’s reunion with an unexpected visitor from her past. Plenty of twists and turns with humor all…
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Oct 9
Pizza Witch by Sarah Graley & Stef Purenins
Illustrated by Sarah Graley 3 stars A fun adventure story with plenty of magic, cat cuteness, and some tasty spells. All Roxy wants is to attend Magic Uni and become the greatest Pizza Witch of all time. But first, she must retrieve the Remarkable Oregano with the help of George, her talking cat companion. Along…
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Oct 3
My Little Pony Equestria Girls: Back to School
by Katie Cook, Ted Anderson, Danny Djeljosevic, Christina Rice, and Toni Kuusisto Illustrated by Andy Price, Tony Fleecs, and Toni Kuusisto 2 stars An okay collection of comics focused on the Equestria Girls. While I generally enjoy Friendship is Magic stories more than the Equestria Girls, I was really excited to see a new collection…
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Sep 23
Cursed Princess Club Volume Three by LambCat
5 stars I love this series so much! A club dedicated to cursed royalty who help and support one another. Such a great concept. In this volume, the Cursed Princess Club investigates Gwen, the Pastel Princesses revolt against their father’s strict rules, a new prince shows his interested, and an old villain returns from the…
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Sep 19
It Rhymes With Takei by George Takei
Adapted by Steven Scott & Justin Eisinger Illustrated by Harmony Becker 4 stars A great graphic autobiography that explores Takei’s acting career, education, political involvement, friendships, family, sexuality, and activism. Nicely written. This book takes on a lot of material and does not disappoint. A wonderful focus on activism and the joy of living as…
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Sep 16
Juneteenth Celebrates Freedom (Graphic Library Great Moments in History) by Myra Faye Turner
Illustrated by Markia Jenai 5 stars Fantastically recounts the history behind Juneteenth, from the Middle Passage and enslavement to the Civil War and emancipation. The book shows ways Juneteenth has been celebrated, how Jim Crow laws affected its spread, and how Opal Lee and others worked to make it a national holiday. Nice illustrations. A…
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Sep 15
When the Lake Burns by Geneviève Bigué
Translated by Luke Langille 2 stars I was initially drawn in by the mysterious title and the gorgeous color palette, but this story was not for me. It somehow feels like it dragged out while also being underdeveloped. It’s like the start of a story. There were aspects of greed/pride, poverty, grief, and friendship that…
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Sep 15
Huda F Wants to Know? (Huda #3) by Huda Fahmy
5 stars Another hilarious, touching, and insightful story based on Huda Fahmy’s high school experiences. Huda has her whole junior year figured out. At least, she thinks she does. Until her parents announce they’re getting a divorce. Now she’s having a hard time dealing with her grades, her sisters, her parents, and her best friend….
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Sep 4
Muted, Vol. 1 by Miranda Mundt
3 stars After her demon-summoning ritual takes a dramatic turn, Camille Severin is left in her childhood home to hone her skills for her next attempt at the ritual. But slowly Camille begins to uncover her family’s secrets and realizes everything is not as she’d always believed. Magic, mystery, and secrets dwell in the Louisiana…
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