5 books As I said in my review of the first book, I was hesitant in how well this could be adapted to an audio version. However, I was pleasantly surprised. As with the first book, this was a creative adaptation that incorporated the use of fun sound effects, epic music, different voice actors and…
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5 stars In learning there was an audio edition of this book, I was a bit hesitant about it. I loved this series growing up and still enjoy reading the books today. But because so much is expressed in the illustrations and comics, I wasn’t sure how well it could be adapted for audio. I…
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4 stars A fantastic look into modern food industries told in three parts. Each represents a way of obtaining food by following a specific source. Corn represents the industrial food complex, touching on corn surplus, monocultures, subsidies, health effects, the co-evolution of plants and humans, and concentrated animal feeding operations. Next is the pastoral view,…
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3 stars Another fun adventure with Jack and the gang, complete with new monsters, intriguing problems, and epic adventures. Fast-paced story full of battles, mystery, and jokes. Great for reluctant readers. As with the previous books, this one is broken up with artwork incorporated into the scenes. Cool integration and art style. Really works with…
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4 stars As with the other books, the artwork is absolutely fantastic. Such beautiful and imaginative creations on every page. I love it! This volume didn’t sit as well with me as the previous ones though. I think it was getting more into Max’s backstory and the lazy way of motivating his character. SPOILER An…
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3 stars Overall, this was an entertaining start to a series featuring mythical creatures, powerful Elders, and an alchemist that’s a few hundred years old. The writing was decent. I found some of the sections trivial but I stuck around for the adventures and cool connections to mythology/legends and was not disappointed. I didn’t necessarily…
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3 stars I’m a bit conflicted about this story, mostly because it was not what I was expecting. I absolutely love reimagined fairy tales so when I saw this series, I immediately jumped at it. Not realizing this was the fourth book, I started with this one (possibly because from the title and cover I…
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5 stars A captivating series featuring dynamic characters, mysterious conspiracies, and gorgeous scenery. As with the previous books, the artwork in this one is absolutely stunning. I am always blown away with the details of the art. Whether its fight scenes, deep conversations, or scenery shots, each panel is so well done. It is a…
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