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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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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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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Cursed Princess Club Volume Two by LambCat

5 stars Another fantastic volume of Cursed Princess Club adventures. The story is developing nicely and there is plenty of action in this one. I loved learning about the origin of the Cursed Princess Club and more about its various members. Absolutely gorgeous artwork. Loved the humor. This is such a fun series. Looking forward…

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My Little Pony: Set Your Sail by Megan Brown & Casey Gilly

Illustrated by Amy Mebberson 5 stars The ponies are headed under the sea! Pip and Izzy travel to the Sparkling Seas on a diplomatic mission, but everything is not as it seems. Mystery, magic, pirates, and secrets await on this underwater adventure. A fun story with plenty of action and mystery. Nice themes of sisterhood,…

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My Little Pony: Maretime Mysteries by Stephanie Williams

Illustrated by Abby Bulmer 2 stars As Misty tries to navigate her new life in Maretime Bay, she stumbles across a unique board game called Maretime Mysteries. It seems like the perfect way to learn about her new home. That is, until the game releases a curse upon the town. Now it’s up to Misty…

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Garlic and the Vampire (Garlic #1) by Bree Paulsen

5 stars I honestly had no idea what to expect going into this, but I absolutely loved it. All the stars for this one! The last thing the anxious Garlic wants is adventure. She is content hanging out with her friend Carrot and tending to her garden. But when a vampire arrives at a nearby…

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My Little Pony: Classics Reimagined―The Odyssey by Megan Brown

Illustrated by Jenna Ayoub, Brianna Garcia, Natalie Haines, JustaSuta, and Robin Easter 5 stars My favorite My Little Pony reimagining so far! A humorous retelling of The Odyssey interwoven with a variety of Greek myths. Join Pinkie Pie on her journey home from a baking competition to reunite with the most perfect-est cupcake. Can she…

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Winnie-the-Pooh: The Graphic Novel Adaptation by Travis Dandro

Original story by A. A. Milne 3 stars A sweet graphic novel adaptation of some classic Hundred Acre Wood adventures. This book collects the stories from the first Winnie-the-Pooh book in an adorable comic-style presentation. Includes popular stories such as Pooh getting stuck in Rabbit’s front door, Kanga and Roo’s arrival, and the flooding of…

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My Little Pony: The Storm of Zephyr Heights by Jeremy Whitley

Illustrated by Andy Price and Kate Sherron 3 stars Queen Haven is taking a vacation. She makes Zipp queen regent, leaving her in charge until she gets back. All seems well until a massive storm arrives and threatens all the ponies in Zephyr Heights. Now Zipp must team up with her friends (and a little…

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