Creepy Cat Vol 4 by Cotton Valent

Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars A sweet ending to a great series. After their last big adventure, Flora and Creepy Cat settle back into their familiar routines. But when Creepy Cat and the other supernatural cats suddenly go missing, the humans who love them set out to solve the case. Truths are…

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Creepy Cat Vol 3 by Cotton Valent

Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars I am loving how this series is building. This one works in a continuous story, featuring a mysterious art enthusiast, a new creepy cat friend, and a bit of relucent teamwork between Oscar and Creepy. Love how all the characters came together in this one. And we…

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Creepy Cat Vol 2 by Cotton Valent

Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars Another fun Creepy Cat collection. This one follows much of the same slice-of-life style as the first, while slipping in a few more details about Creepy Cat and hinting that there’s more to Flora and Oscar’s past. Fun to meet some of Flora’s friends and see all…

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Creepy Cat Vol 1 by Cotton Valent

Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars When Flora moves into a mansion, she discovers it comes with a strange, white cat who is… a little creepy. She stumbles her way though many of the milestones of cat ownership with a paranormal twist as she settles into her new home. A humorous story of…

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The Guardian Test (Legends of Lotus Island #1)

by Christina Soontornvat Illustrated by Kevin Hong 4 stars Given the short length of this book, I wasn’t sure how developed it would be. My worries were unfounded because Soontornvat has done it again. This is a to-the-point story with beautiful world building, great characters, and fantastic messages. Plum is content living with her grandparents…

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The Tryout by Christina Soontornvat

Illustrated by Joanna Cacao 5 stars What a fantastic read! Though I typically am not drawn to realistic fiction, cheerleading is a topic I can’t resist. As I was reading this, I was pleasantly surprised that the book was about much more than cheerleading. Christina Soontornvat recounts her experiences in seventh grade, centered around the…

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